Exam 8: Upholding Legal and Ethical Principles

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A nurse is working the night shift in the ICU. She notices cardiac alarms sounding for one of the patients, and on arriving to the patient's room, finds him in full cardiac arrest. It is later determined that the patient's assigned nurse was at the front desk sleeping. The nurse realizes the important of reporting this issue but does not want to face backlash from her co-worker. Which describes what the nurse is experiencing?

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Question 21

The student understands the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses when she identifies which statement as incorrect? The Code of Ethics for Nurses:

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Question 22

The nurse who respects the patient's right to refuse treatment is following which bioethical principle?

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Question 23

The nurse manager shows an understanding of preventable medical errors when she makes which statement?

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Question 24

The RN understands the importance of providing culturally competent nursing care when she does which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 25

The RN understands administrative law when she says, "Administrative law governs:

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Question 26

A nurse is caring for an elderly patient with terminal cancer. The patient has just told his family that he wants to end treatment and be kept comfortable for the remainder of his life. His family is very upset and does not agree with his decision. Both the patient and his family have confided their wishes to the nurse privately, and the family has asked the nurse to intervene. How would you classify the ethical dilemma that the nurse is experiencing?

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Question 27

The nurse on a busy surgical floor is preparing her patient for surgery. The patient refuses to sign the surgical consent form because he has not spoken to the surgeon regarding the procedure. When the nurse speaks to the surgeon on the phone, he tells her that he is too busy to come to the floor. If the nurse were to insist that the patient sign the consent anyway, she would be violating which of the patient's rights?

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Question 28

A nurse educator is preparing a presentation on professional negligence. The nurse determines that all of the following actions would be considered professional negligence except:

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Question 29

The RN student has been studying ethics in health care. Based on what she has learned, how would she explain the bioethical principle of autonomy?

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The student understands the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses when she identifies which statement as incorrect? The Code of Ethics for Nurses:

The nurse who respects the patient's right to refuse treatment is following which bioethical principle?

The nurse manager shows an understanding of preventable medical errors when she makes which statement?

The RN understands the importance of providing culturally competent nursing care when she does which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

The RN understands administrative law when she says, "Administrative law governs:

A nurse educator is preparing a presentation on professional negligence. The nurse determines that all of the following actions would be considered professional negligence except:

The RN student has been studying ethics in health care. Based on what she has learned, how would she explain the bioethical principle of autonomy?

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