Author Question: Which of the following nurses would most likely be determined to have performed an at-risk behavior? ... (Read 29 times)

APUS57 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following nurses would most likely be determined to have performed an at-risk behavior?

A) An obstetrical nurse who forgot to check a newborn infant's car seat before the mother and infant were discharged.
B) A nurse who pre-poured a client's medications at the beginning of a shift, but then suddenly had to go home sick, creating confusion.
C) A nurse who disconnected a client's call light in order to punish the client, resulting in a client fall.
D) A nurse who falsely documented a safety check before a client's suicide attempt.

Question 2

Which action directly addresses one of the Joint Commission 2015 Hospital National Safety Goals?

A) A hospital has set ambitious targets for reducing the incidence of catheter-related urinary tract infections.
B) A long term care facility has put new measures in place to identify residents who may be aggressive.
C) A nurse has committed to exceeding the required amount of continuing education required for license renewal.
D) A public health agency has changed its policies so that two nurses are always present during a home visit.

todom5090 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
At-risk behavior may occur when a nurse is not aware of, or does not appreciate, the risky nature of a behavior. Pre-pouring medications, for example, is misguided and unsafe, but not malicious. Forgetting to check an infant's car seat is a human error. Falsifying documentation and punishing a client are actions that would be deemed intentionally reckless.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Reducing the rates of health care-associated infections is among the 2015 goals. Actions such as identifying aggressive clients, pairing nurses during home visits, and continuing education are beneficial, but none directly address the 2015 goals set out by the Joint Commission.