RNC-OB Domain 5: Professional Issues Welcome to your RNC-OB Domain 5: Professional Issues 1. RNC-OB: Professional Issues In the context of inpatient obstetric nursing, which of the following best describes the principle of autonomy? Providing care based on the nurse's expertise Respecting the patient's rights to make their own healthcare decisions Ensuring the patient's welfare is the top priority Promoting fair treatment of all patients None 2. RNC-OB: Professional Issues When addressing a conflict between two staff members in the obstetric unit, what is the most appropriate initial step according to conflict resolution best practices? Escalate the issue to higher management immediately Encourage the staff members to resolve the issue among themselves first Implement disciplinary action to prevent further occurrences Ignore the conflict and allow it to resolve naturally None 3. RNC-OB: Professional Issues Which ethical principle is primarily concerned with the distribution of resources and ensuring fair treatment for all patients? Beneficence Nonmaleficence Justice Fidelity None 4. RNC-OB: Professional Issues In the context of obstetric nursing, informed consent is crucial before any procedure. What is the nurse's role in this process? To decide what is best for the patient and obtain the signature To provide detailed information about the procedure and its risks and benefits To ensure that the consent form is signed at any cost To delegate the responsibility of obtaining consent to the junior staff None 5. RNC-OB: Professional Issues In the context of professional accountability, which action best demonstrates a nurse's commitment to professional development? Attending mandatory training sessions only Regularly reflecting on one's practice and seeking feedback Avoiding involvement in professional organizations Focusing solely on clinical skills while ignoring new research None 6. RNC-OB: Professional Issues When dealing with an ethical dilemma in inpatient obstetric nursing, which of the following is the most appropriate first step? Take immediate action based on personal beliefs Consult the hospital's ethics committee for guidance Discuss the issue with friends and family for advice Follow the majority opinion of colleagues None 7. RNC-OB: Professional Issues Which of the following actions by an inpatient obstetric nurse best demonstrates adherence to the principle of nonmaleficence? Providing treatments based solely on the latest technology Ensuring all interventions are evidence-based and in the patient's best interest Focusing on the most cost-effective treatments Offering the same treatment options to all patients, regardless of their individual needs None 8. RNC-OB: Professional Issues A nurse in the obstetric unit is faced with a situation where a patient's cultural beliefs conflict with the recommended medical treatment. What is the most appropriate response? Dismiss the patient's beliefs as irrelevant to care Force the patient to comply with the medical treatment Seek to understand the patient's beliefs and find a mutually acceptable solution Transfer the patient to another facility None 9. RNC-OB: Professional Issues How should a nurse in an obstetric unit approach the use of social media in relation to their profession? Share detailed patient stories to educate the public Use social media to discuss specific patient cases with colleagues Maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism in all online interactions Avoid all forms of social media to prevent potential ethical issues None 10. RNC-OB: Professional Issues When implementing evidence-based practices in the obstetric unit, what is a key consideration to ensure these practices are effectively integrated into patient care? Adopting practices based solely on their popularity Ensuring practices are based on the latest celebrity endorsements Integrating practices that are supported by strong research evidence Following practices that are easiest to implement None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
