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01 Practical Nursing Role and Professional Responsibilities Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 01 Practical Nursing Role and Professional Responsibilities, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

An employer policy says an LPN may perform an activity that is not permitted by the applicable state law. Is the policy alone sufficient authority for the LPN to perform it?

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What nursing term means being answerable for one’s own decisions and actions?

Choose one

1 point

A nurse distributes routine work to a staff member, and the work is already within that staff member’s role and authorized scope. Which term best describes this?

A
Transferring responsibility for an activity to a qualified person while retaining appropriate oversight
B
Distributing work that is already within the receiving person’s role and authorized scope
C
Allowing a job description to authorize work outside a person’s legal scope
D
Giving a delegatee responsibility for clinical assessment and evaluation

Fill in the blank

1 point

If a nurse cannot safely complete an assignment, the nurse should communicate the concern and use escalation procedures rather than patients without appropriate arrangements.

Choose one

1 point

An LPN is asked to perform an unfamiliar activity. Which approach best supports a safe decision about whether to proceed?

A
Proceed if the employer has requested the activity, then ask about legal authority afterward
B
Rely on the nurse’s job title and the fact that another nurse has performed the activity
C
Check legal and regulatory authority, standards and policy, personal education and competence, and safety in the specific circumstances
D
Proceed if the task seems routine, even if the nurse has not verified competence

Choose all

1 point

Which elements belong to the five rights of delegation? Select all correct choices.

A
Right task: the activity is permitted to be delegated and does not require nursing judgment the delegatee cannot provide
B
Right circumstance: the patient’s condition and setting make delegation safe
C
Right person: the delegatee is authorized, trained, and competent
D
Right directions and communication: instructions explain what to do, what to report, and when to seek help
E
Right supervision and evaluation: the nurse provides oversight, follows up, and evaluates the result
F
Right convenience: the task may be delegated whenever the nurse is busy

True or false

1 point

Legal definitions of abandonment and reporting duties are identical in every jurisdiction.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

Which delegation right requires instructions that explain what to do, what to report, and when to seek help?

Fill in the blank

1 point

Good nursing documentation should be timely, accurate, , and consistent with facility policy.

Choose all

1 point

A patient refuses a proposed care activity. Which actions are appropriate for the practical nurse? Select all correct choices.

A
Listen to the patient’s concern without coercion
B
Pressure the patient until they agree to receive care
C
Communicate the refusal and relevant findings to the appropriate clinician
D
Independently explain all procedure risks and alternatives and obtain informed consent
E
Document the refusal according to policy

Choose one

1 point

Which statement correctly describes HIPAA’s minimum-necessary rule in relation to provider-to-provider disclosures for treatment?

A
It applies to every disclosure, including provider-to-provider disclosures for treatment
B
It generally applies to many uses and disclosures, but not to provider-to-provider disclosures for treatment
C
It applies only when information is shared with people outside a health care organization
D
It permits unrestricted access to confidential information whenever a provider requests it

Open ended

1 point

A patient who was stable earlier is reported by assistive personnel to be unusually drowsy and short of breath. What should the practical nurse do, and what responsibility remains with the nurse?

Choose one

1 point

A practical nurse reports a safety concern to the responsible clinician but receives no timely response while the patient remains at risk. What is the best next step?

A
Wait until the next shift so the concern can be included in routine handoff
B
Document the concern and take no further action because documentation replaces reporting
C
Notify the responsible nurse or clinician, clearly report the concern and relevant findings, and escalate if the patient remains at risk or no timely response occurs
D
Ask the delegatee to decide whether escalation is necessary

Written response

1 point

Which ethical principle is most directly associated with respecting a patient’s right to participate in decisions about their care?

Choose one

1 point

An employer asks an LPN to perform an unfamiliar activity. The nurse is unsure whether it is within the nurse’s authorized scope. What is the safest response?

A
Proceed because the employer has assigned the activity.
B
Pause and clarify whether the activity is permitted, within competence, and safe before proceeding.
C
Proceed if another nurse has performed the activity before.
D
Ask the patient whether the activity seems safe.

Choose one

1 point

A nurse is considering delegating a permitted, routine activity. Which check best addresses the right person?

A
The delegatee has worked in the unit for at least one year.
B
The delegatee is available to complete the activity quickly.
C
The delegatee is authorized, trained, and competent to perform the activity.
D
The delegatee agrees to accept responsibility for the patient.

True or false

1 point

If a nurse documents a patient’s concerning change accurately, that documentation can replace notifying the appropriate clinician when notification is needed.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

Which ethical principle supports respecting a patient’s right to participate in decisions and generally to accept or refuse care?

Choose one

1 point

Assistive personnel report that a patient who was stable earlier is now unusually drowsy and short of breath. What should the practical nurse do?

A
Respond promptly, assess the patient within the nurse’s authorized role, report the change to the appropriate clinician, and obtain additional clinical support as needed.
B
Ask the assistive personnel to assess the patient and report their conclusion later.
C
Delegate the assessment to another available assistive person.
D
Wait for the next routine check because the patient was stable earlier.

Choose one

1 point

A patient refuses a planned intervention. Which response best reflects the practical nurse’s responsibilities?

A
Insist that the patient comply because the care is planned.
B
Record the refusal and take no further action.
C
Ask the patient to sign a form before notifying anyone.
D
Listen without coercion, inform the appropriate clinician, and document according to policy.