Exam 11: Ethical and Legal Considerations

Which law protects health care professionals from charges of negligence when providing emergency care at the scene of an accident?

In addition to maintaining current professional practice knowledge, competent practice skills, and professional relationships with patients and their families, nurses should: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had many admissions and readmissions. The nurse believes that the patient keeps coming to the hospital because the patient "wants his drugs," and is "non-compliant" at home with his diabetic therapy. To reduce the risk of slander against this patient, the nurse should:

The nurse realizes that a medication error has been made. The nurse then reports the error and takes responsibility to ensure patient safety despite personal consequences. This nurse has exhibited:

The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with cancer that is being asked to participate in a new chemotherapy trial. How would the nurse respond if working under the ethical principle of utilitarianism?

Health care providers are required to supply patients with written information regarding their rights to make medical decisions and implement advance directives, which consist of three documents. Which of the following are considered "advanced directives"? (Select all that apply.)

The Code of Ethics for Nurses is:

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been belligerent and is in four-point "leather" restraints. The patient is verbally abusive and still tries to kick and punch staff even though he is restrained. The nurse should:

The nurse is providing end-of-life care. It is essential for the nurse to: