Relias Practice and Application 5

Question 1

A healthcare professional is asked to perform a task they have not been trained to perform. The most appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline the task and inform the supervisor that training has not been completed

Answer

Performing tasks outside one's scope of practice or competency without proper training poses a serious risk to patient safety and professional liability.

Question 2

A patient is scheduled for a procedure requiring informed consent. The patient appears confused and unable to understand the risks explained. The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the provider about the patient's cognitive status before obtaining consent

Answer

Valid informed consent requires decision-making capacity; when this is in question, the provider must be notified to assess capacity before proceeding.

Question 3

Which approach best supports a person-centered care philosophy when developing a care plan for an older adult?

Accepted Answer

Involving the patient and their preferred support persons in setting care goals and preferences

Answer

Person-centered care requires active collaboration with the patient and their chosen support persons in identifying and prioritizing individualized care goals.

Question 4

A nurse recognizes that a physician has written an order for a medication that is contraindicated given the patient's documented allergy. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Contact the physician immediately to clarify and correct the order before administration

Answer

Medication safety requires that any order involving a documented allergy be clarified with the prescribing provider before administration to prevent anaphylaxis or serious harm.

Question 5

During a team huddle, a nursing assistant reports concern about a patient's mental status change but hesitates because a senior nurse dismissed the concern earlier. This situation reflects a risk associated with:

Accepted Answer

Hierarchical authority gradients that can suppress safety-critical communication

Answer

Authority gradients in healthcare hierarchies can deter lower-status staff from voicing safety concerns, a well-documented contributor to preventable adverse events.

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Relias Practice and Application 5