2. In clinical matters, courts have frequently relied upon the faculty’s determination of a student’s competency and skills. Courts are reluctant to interfere with such professional judgment as long as:

A patient comes to the HCP’s office reporting a serious sore throat that “has lasted for 2 weeks.” A rapid streptococcal antigen test is positive for strep throat. Which is the most important diagnostic test the nurse expects the HCP to order?

The nurse is reviewing the medications prescribed by the health care provider (HCP) for a patient with COPD. Which prescription will cause the nurse to verify the ordered medication?

While collecting data, a patient expectorates pink, frothy sputum. Which health problem should the nurse consider is occurring in this patient?

The nurse notes that a patient’s lower legs are brown and the feet are blue when they are in the dependent position. For which health problem should the nurse collect additional data?

The nurse has obtained a noninvasive measurement of the patient’s oxygen saturation. What is this test called?

The nurse is collecting data from a patient who has chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities. Which finding should the nurse expect?

The nurse is providing care for a patient with a suspected pulmonary emboli. Which data will the nurse gather about this patient?

The nurse needs to administer 0.4 mL of a subcutaneous medication. Which equipment choice best supports accurate measurement?

A patient is admitted with a handwritten list of home medications that differs from the current electronic medication list. Which nursing action best supports medication safety?