Standard 3 Quiz: Client-centered Practice

1. It is acceptable for a RN to post photos of clients on their personal Facebook page.

True

False

False. Posting photos of clients even without posting their names could be considered a breach in confidentiality. RNs must uphold the ethical and legal responsibilities related to maintaining client confidentiality in all forms of communications, including social media (indicator 3.4).

Explanation

False. Posting photos of clients even without posting their names could be considered a breach in confidentiality. RNs must uphold the ethical and legal responsibilities related to maintaining client confidentiality in all forms of communications, including social media (indicator 3.4).

2. It is appropriate for an RN to accept a gift of tickets to a hockey game from a client who is currently in the RN's care.

True

False

False. RNs must maintain appropriate boundaries within professional and therapeutic relationships. Having a client to your home for super could blur the lines between a professional and a personal relationship (indicator 3.3).

Explanation

False. RNs must maintain appropriate boundaries within professional and therapeutic relationships. Having a client to your home for super could blur the lines between a professional and a personal relationship (indicator 3.3).

3. An RN demonstrates Standard 3 by ensuring clients are involved in as much of their care as they want to be.

True

False

True. Essential to client-centred practice is assessing how involved clients wish to be in their care. RNs are accountable to ensure the clients role in their own care is optimized (indicator 3.5 and 3.6).

Explanation

True. Essential to client-centred practice is assessing how involved clients wish to be in their care. RNs are accountable to ensure the clients role in their own care is optimized (indicator 3.5 and 3.6).

4. RNs do not have a direct role in advocating for clients.

True

False

False. Advocacy is a vital role and a requirement for RN practice. RNs are accountable to advocate for clients in their relationships with the health system (indicator 3.8).

Explanation

False. Advocacy is a vital role and a requirement for RN practice. RNs are accountable to advocate for clients in their relationships with the health system (indicator 3.8).

5. What is Standard 3 in the 2019 Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses?

Client-Centered Practice

Nurses and Clients, Together

Healthy Relationships in the Workplace

Understanding Professional Relationships

(A) Client-Centered Practice. RNs must establish professional and therapeutic relationships using a client-centered approach.

Explanation

(A) Client-Centered Practice. RNs must establish professional and therapeutic relationships using a client-centered approach.