Answer to Question 1
Ans: A
Feedback:
The new graduate nurse must practice under his state nursing practice act, and if that act states that he must complete classes and formal training before providing PD, then he must decline to prevent respondeat superior, which happens when a nurse acts under the order of a superior resulting in harm to a client, then both the nurse following the order, and the one in charge giving the order are responsible. Performing the PD after the charge nurse in-services the nurse at the bedside is against the law, the particular state nurse practice act. The charge nurse delegating a task must ensure that the task is appropriate, and that the one she is delegating the task to is fully capable to perform the task competently. The one who receives a delegation request must refuse to perform a task that he is not fully prepared and competent to perform. In this instance, both parties would be responsible since the delegation is inappropriate. Performing the PD in the presence of the charge nurse and the charge nurse charting the care is also illegal and unethical.
Answer to Question 2
Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse needs to clarify that the nurse should document the care provided, and that care should be carried out following the institution's standards of care. The statement made by the new hire suggests that the new hire will document what is supposed to be done, but provide care that may not meet the standards of care. The other three statements made by new hires reflect activities to help prevent a malpractice claim.