Which of the following statements reflects a standard of ...

[BrownTown3]

Which of the following statements reflects a standard of professional practice guideline?
 
  a. Nurses are responsible and accountable for their actions.
  b. Organizations promote awareness of the nursing profession so that the roles and expertise of registered nurses are understood, respected, and optimized within the health care system.
  c. Nurses support and strengthen families through expected and unexpected life events.
  d. Funded nursing research ensures a researched-based norm for practice and sup-ports the rich body of nursing knowledge.

Question 2

Which of the following actions must the nurse take in preparing two different medications from two vials?
 
  a. Inject fluid from one vial into the other.
  b. Uncap the syringe, and wipe the needle with an alcohol preparation before inserting into either vial.
  c. Discard the medication from vial number two if medication from vial number one is pushed into it.
  d. Insert air into the first vial, but not the second vial.

[sailorcrescent]

Answer to Question 1

A
The statement Nurses are responsible and accountable for their actions reflects one of the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Each nurse is accountable to the public and responsible for ensuring that his or her practice and conduct meet legislative requirements and the standards of the profession.
The statement Organizations promote awareness of the nursing profession so that the roles and expertise of registered nurses are understood, respected, and optimized within the health care system is reflected in the CNA's Vision and Mission Statement.
The statement Nurses support and strengthen families through expected and unexpected life events is reflected in the CNA's Vision and Mission Statement.
The statement Funded nursing research ensures a researched-based norm for practice and sup-ports the rich body of nursing knowledge is reflected in the CNA's Vision and Mission Statement.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Fluid from one vial should not be injected into another, as it would contaminate the second vial.
B The needle should not be wiped with alcohol. It is considered sterile and does not need to be wiped with alcohol. Wiping the needle would place the nurse at risk for a needle stick.
C If a vial becomes contaminated with another medication, it should be discarded.
D Air should be inserted into both vials, making sure the needle does not touch the solution in the first vial.

[BrownTown3]

Gracias!

[vickyvicksss]

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