A young pregnant woman whose fetus has been exposed to multiple teratogens consents to undergo serial percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) to examine how exposure affects the fetus over time.Although these tests will not improve the fetus's outcomes and will expose it to some risks,the information gathered may help infants in the future.Which ethical principle is at greatest risk?

A) Autonomy.
B) Fidelity.
C) Nonmaleficence.
D) Beneficence.

A nurse is working in a facility that has fewer directors with managers and staff able to make shared decisions. In which type of organizational structure is the nurse employed?

A) Delegation
B) Research-based
C) Decentralization
D) Philosophy of care

What would be the best question to ask a patient in the noticing phase of the Clinical Judgement Model?

A) "Where is the pain the worst?"
B) "How are you feeling today?"
C) "How was your night?"
D) "What are your goals for today?"

The nurse is caring for a patient in labor and delivery. When near completing an assessment of the patient's cervix, the electronic infusion device being used on the intravenous (IV) infusion alarms. Which sequence of actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take?

A) Complete the assessment, remove gloves, and silence the alarm.
B) Discontinue the assessment, silence the alarm, and assess the intravenous site.
C) Complete the assessment, remove gloves, wash hands, and assess the intravenous infusion.
D) Discontinue the assessment, remove gloves, use hand gel, and assess the intravenous infusion.