Standard 1 Quiz: Accountability And Responsibility

1. RNs must address unsafe practice, even if it is them who is unsafe.

True

False

True. RNs must recognize and address unsafe practice in a timely and appropriate manner at all times, even in difficult instances when they themselves are delivering unsafe care (indicator 1.4, 1.6 et 1.7).

Explanation

True. RNs must recognize and address unsafe practice in a timely and appropriate manner at all times, even in difficult instances when they themselves are delivering unsafe care (indicator 1.4, 1.6 et 1.7).

2. RN Managers are not required to complete the Continuing Competence Program

True

False

False. All RNs, regardless of their role or practice setting, are required to complete the Continuing Competence Program. Click here for more details on the program’s requirements (indicator 1.9).

Explanation

False. All RNs, regardless of their role or practice setting, are required to complete the Continuing Competence Program. Click here for more details on the program’s requirements (indicator 1.9).

3. RNs are accountable when they don't act in a situation that may impact client care

True

False

True. RNs are just as accountable for their actions as they are for their inactions, especially if client care is negatively impacted (indicator 1.4)

Explanation

True. RNs are just as accountable for their actions as they are for their inactions, especially if client care is negatively impacted (indicator 1.4)

4. What is Standard 1 in the 2019 Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses?

Responsibility and Leadership

Reasonable Judgment

Continuing Competence Program

Responsibility and Accountability

(D) Responsibility and Accountability. According to standard 1, RNs are responsible to practise safely, competently, compassionately and ethically and are accountable to clients, the employer, the profession and the public.

Explanation

(D) Responsibility and Accountability. According to standard 1, RNs are responsible to practise safely, competently, compassionately and ethically and are accountable to clients, the employer, the profession and the public.

5. RNs have a responsibility to address near miss incidents with clients.

True

False

True. As part of your responsibility and accountability, RNs must be able to recognize, intervene and report near misses as well as no harm incidents and/or harmful incidents in their practice environment when client safety and well-being is potentially or actually at risk. RNs should be familiar with and use their organizational reporting system (indicator 1.6).

Explanation

True. As part of your responsibility and accountability, RNs must be able to recognize, intervene and report near misses as well as no harm incidents and/or harmful incidents in their practice environment when client safety and well-being is potentially or actually at risk. RNs should be familiar with and use their organizational reporting system (indicator 1.6).

6. It's solely the job of the manager to support team members who report violations of practice.

True

False

False. All RNs are accountable to support team members who report violations of practice that may impact client care (indicator 1.7).

Explanation

False. All RNs are accountable to support team members who report violations of practice that may impact client care (indicator 1.7).

7. RNs are required to resolve professional practice issues.

True

False

True. RNs must take appropriate action to resolve professional practice issues (Indicators 1.6, 1.7 and 1.8).

Explanation

True. RNs must take appropriate action to resolve professional practice issues (Indicators 1.6, 1.7 and 1.8).