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A preceptor is working with a new nurse on documentation. Which situation will cause the preceptor to intervene and follow up?

A nurse works full time on the pediatric unit at the county hospital and works part time on weekends giving immunizations at a different doctor’s office in her community.  While giving an injection on a weekend, the nurse caused injury to the patient’s arm and is now being sued. How will the county hospital’s malpractice insurance provide coverage for this nurse?

A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) tool. Which of the following is accurate about this tool? Select all that apply.

DocuCare Case Scenario: Marjorie Horn is a 57 y/o female who has been on a medical-surgical unit for 3 days. She was admitted for a stroke. She is being discharged with a NGT for intermittent feedings. Her daughter asks, “How will I know if the tube is in the right place?” Please describe/discuss three key points you had to document regarding her case during this in-class activity.

Which of the following illustrates professional negligence within the scope of nursing practice?

The nurse arrives at work on the medical-surgical unit and is told to report (float) to the Maternity (OB) unit because they are understaffed and need additional nurses to care for the clients. The nurse has never worked in the Maternity unit.  What is the nurse’s next action? 

Which of the following is accurate about acuity rating systems?

Which of the following best describes the role of nurses regarding advance directives for patients in hospitals?

We learned from and listened to 6 group presentations in our NS 200 class.  Briefly summarize two (2) key points for at least two (2) of the group presentations you remember learning from.