CPNRE Professional and Ethical Practice 2

Question 1

The CNA Code of Ethics identifies seven primary values. Which value is demonstrated when a practical nurse ensures a client understands their diagnosis before making a treatment decision?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy and self-determination

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Safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care

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Health and well-being

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Accountability

Question 2

A practical nurse is asked to perform a task outside their scope of practice. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Decline clearly and explain why, then identify who has the appropriate scope

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Perform the task since refusing appears unhelpful

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Perform the task after receiving verbal physician instruction

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Perform it once while seeking training

Question 3

Which action by a practical nurse demonstrates the ethical principle of justice in healthcare delivery?

Accepted Answer

Advocating for a marginalized client to receive the same quality of care as other clients

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Providing extra care to verbally appreciative clients

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Offering emotional support only to clients with serious diagnoses

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Prioritizing care based on the client's socioeconomic status

Question 4

A practical nurse witnesses a colleague falsifying a client's vital signs documentation. What is the ethical and professional obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report the behavior through appropriate channels (charge nurse, management, regulatory college if required)

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Counsel privately and give an opportunity to correct the record

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Ignore it since the colleague may have had a valid reason

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Document in the client's chart without notifying management

Question 5

A client from a cultural background that uses herbal remedies asks about using them alongside their prescribed medications. What is the culturally competent response?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the cultural practice with respect, educate about potential herb-drug interactions, and encourage discussion with the prescribing physician

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Share personal experience and recommend specific supplements

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Dismiss herbal remedies as ineffective

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Tell the client to stop all traditional practices while in hospital

Question 6

Before agreeing to participate in a research study conducted at their facility, what must the practical nurse ensure?

Accepted Answer

That they have received a full explanation of the study, understand their rights, and can withdraw without penalty

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That the research will benefit the facility financially

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That their participation is approved by their manager

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That the research involves minimal documentation