RPN Professional and Ethical Practice 5

Question 1

Which action by an RPN demonstrates a breach of professional boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Exchanging personal contact information with a client for ongoing friendship

Answer

Exchanging personal contact information for a personal relationship crosses professional boundaries that protect the therapeutic relationship.

Question 2

An RPN is asked to perform a task that falls outside their competency. The correct response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline the task and communicate the competency limitation to the supervisor

Answer

RPNs are accountable for practicing only within their competency and must communicate limitations to ensure client safety.

Question 3

Veracity as an ethical principle requires the RPN to:

Accepted Answer

Be truthful with clients even when the truth is difficult

Answer

Veracity obligates the RPN to be truthful in all communications with clients, supporting informed decision-making.

Question 4

An RPN working a double shift realizes fatigue is impairing clinical judgment. The ethical action is to:

Accepted Answer

Notify the supervisor of the impairment and request relief

Answer

Self-regulation includes recognizing and reporting conditions, including fatigue, that may compromise client safety.

Question 5

A client's 16-year-old minor child requests to review their parent's medical records. The RPN should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that access requires the patient's authorization or legal authority

Answer

Adult patients' records are protected by HIPAA; a minor child has no automatic right of access without the patient's written authorization.

RPN - Registered Practical Nurse Practice Test