Question 1

The Patient Self-Determination act allows for refusal of care.Which of the following situations illustrates a patient's right to refuse care?

Accepted Answer

A) A patient decides to sign out AMA. 
B) A patient signs a consent form. 
C) A patient asks for time to think about surgery and talk with his family. 
D) A patient asks for alternatives to the prescribed treatment. 
A) A patient decides to sign out AMA. 
B) A patient signs a consent form. 
C) A patient asks for time to think about surgery and talk with his family. 
D) A patient asks for alternatives to the prescribed treatment.

Question 2

Informed consent requires that the patient has received specific information regarding the benefits of having the procedure as well as what will happen if the procedure is not performed.Which of the following must also be applied for it to be legal?

Accepted Answer

A) Alternatives and risks 
B) Competency and voluntariness 
C) Cost and benefits 
D) Risks and discomfort 
A) Alternatives and risks 
B) Competency and voluntariness 
C) Cost and benefits 
D) Risks and discomfort

Question 3

A nurse driving on the highway comes upon a crash that has just occurred.There are no paramedics on the scene and the damage indicates that people inside the cars may have incurred life-threatening injuries.Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) Stop and provide comfort only because you can be held liable for that care provided. 
B) Stop and provide help.The Good Samaritan laws protect you. 
C) Do not stop to provide help.Call 911 to send help. 
D) Do not stop;you can put your license at risk. 
A) Stop and provide comfort only because you can be held liable for that care provided. 
B) Stop and provide help.The Good Samaritan laws protect you. 
C) Do not stop to provide help.Call 911 to send help. 
D) Do not stop;you can put your license at risk.

Question 4

State Boards of Nursing (SBON)grant licensure to nurse who successfully pass the NCLEX exam.They also regulate the practice of nursing with the Nurse Practice Act of each state.What is the primary purpose of the SBON?

Accepted Answer

A) Grant licenses 
B) Protect the public 
C) Defend the nurse 
D) Establish nurse/patient ratios for the state 
A) Grant licenses 
B) Protect the public 
C) Defend the nurse 
D) Establish nurse/patient ratios for the state

Question 5

After being injured during a procedure,a patient consults an attorney regarding the nurse's liability.The patient is informed that grounds for malpractice must include (select all that apply):

Accepted Answer

A) Injury. 
B) Breach of duty. 
C) Verbal abuse by the nurse. 
D) That the nurse followed the state's nurse practice act. 
A) Injury. 
B) Breach of duty. 
C) Verbal abuse by the nurse. 
D) That the nurse followed the state's nurse practice act.

Question 6

When signing an informed consent form,the nurse understands that her signature:

Accepted Answer

A) Indicates witness that patient signed the form. 
B) Confirms that the patient understands the information provided. 
C) Confirms that the patient is agreeing voluntarily. 
D) Indicates witness that the patient is of legal age. 
A) Indicates witness that patient signed the form. 
B) Confirms that the patient understands the information provided. 
C) Confirms that the patient is agreeing voluntarily. 
D) Indicates witness that the patient is of legal age.

Question 7

The advance medical directive and the living will are confused by patients and staff.Which of the following explains the difference?

Accepted Answer

A) A living will designates the person to make their health care decisions if the patient is no longer able to. 
B) An advance directive designates do not resuscitate directives. 
C) The advance directive details the wishes of the patient while he is still competent. 
D) The living will is signed by two nonrelated people and can never be altered. 
A) A living will designates the person to make their health care decisions if the patient is no longer able to. 
B) An advance directive designates do not resuscitate directives. 
C) The advance directive details the wishes of the patient while he is still competent. 
D) The living will is signed by two nonrelated people and can never be altered.

The Patient Self-Determination act allows for refusal of care.Which of the following situations illustrates a patient's right to refuse care?

Informed consent requires that the patient has received specific information regarding the benefits of having the procedure as well as what will happen if the procedure is not performed.Which of the following must also be applied for it to be legal?

A nurse driving on the highway comes upon a crash that has just occurred.There are no paramedics on the scene and the damage indicates that people inside the cars may have incurred life-threatening injuries.Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

State Boards of Nursing (SBON)grant licensure to nurse who successfully pass the NCLEX exam.They also regulate the practice of nursing with the Nurse Practice Act of each state.What is the primary purpose of the SBON?

After being injured during a procedure,a patient consults an attorney regarding the nurse's liability.The patient is informed that grounds for malpractice must include (select all that apply):

When signing an informed consent form,the nurse understands that her signature:

The advance medical directive and the living will are confused by patients and staff.Which of the following explains the difference?

Patient Care Management

Communication in the Work Environment

Delegation of Nursing Tasks

Evidence-Based Practice

Management of Emergencies and Disasters

Health Care

Healthcare Regulatory and Certifying Agencies

Ethical Issues in Patient Care

Developing Management Skills

Improving Organizational Performance

Hospital Information Systems

Monitoring Outcomes and Use of Data for Improvement

Strategic Management and Planning

Financial Management

Management of Human Resources

Providing Competent Staff

Personal and Workplace Safety

Staffing and Scheduling

Supervising and Evaluating the Work of Others

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Exam 18: Legal Issues in Healthcare

The Patient Self-Determination act allows for refusal of care.Which of the following situations illustrates a patient's right to refuse care?

Informed consent requires that the patient has received specific information regarding the benefits of having the procedure as well as what will happen if the procedure is not performed.Which of the following must also be applied for it to be legal?

A nurse driving on the highway comes upon a crash that has just occurred.There are no paramedics on the scene and the damage indicates that people inside the cars may have incurred life-threatening injuries.Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

State Boards of Nursing (SBON)grant licensure to nurse who successfully pass the NCLEX exam.They also regulate the practice of nursing with the Nurse Practice Act of each state.What is the primary purpose of the SBON?

After being injured during a procedure,a patient consults an attorney regarding the nurse's liability.The patient is informed that grounds for malpractice must include (select all that apply):

When signing an informed consent form,the nurse understands that her signature:

The advance medical directive and the living will are confused by patients and staff.Which of the following explains the difference?

Patient Care Management

Communication in the Work Environment

Delegation of Nursing Tasks

Evidence-Based Practice

Management of Emergencies and Disasters

Health Care

Healthcare Regulatory and Certifying Agencies

Ethical Issues in Patient Care

Developing Management Skills

Improving Organizational Performance

Hospital Information Systems

Monitoring Outcomes and Use of Data for Improvement

Strategic Management and Planning

Financial Management

Management of Human Resources

Providing Competent Staff

Personal and Workplace Safety

Staffing and Scheduling

Supervising and Evaluating the Work of Others

New Graduates: the Immediate Future

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