Exam 4: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

The administrators and staff of a health care facility determine that it will become "smoke free" in 2 weeks;if smokers among the staff wish to smoke,they must go to a designated area.This is an example of:

Which of these laws protects off-duty health care workers from civil liability when they render aid within their specialized body of knowledge at the scene of an emergency?

What type of law concerns relationships among individuals?

Which of the following clients could NOT be treated without a guardian or parent giving consent?

The nurse acknowledges that the signature of a client for an informed consent form can be obtained by:

An incident report is completed by a nurse to include all pertinent information.Which action should take place NEXT?

How does malpractice differ from negligence?

When a nurse commits an offense against a client or family member such as assault and battery,this represents a breach in which type of law?

In an effort to gain promotion,a nurse tells the supervisor damaging information regarding another coworker viewed as a competitor for the position.In revealing information about the coworker,the nurse is guilty of which charge?

The enforcement of duties and rights of individuals independent of contractual agreements that involves a civil wrong committed by a person against another person or property is an example of:

Which of these terms describes the specific application of a philosophic concept concerning determination of right from wrong based on a body of knowledge about health care rather than on the basis of opinions?

If a client's medical chart is used in a legal proceeding,which of the following represents an example of correct documentation under the standard of practice that the jury will be looking for?

On which of these ethical principles is whistle-blowing based?

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of terminal cancer.The client's respirations are dangerously decreased following administration of pain medication.The nurse is aware that if interventions are not taken immediately,the client's respirations will most likely result in the client's death.The nurse's actions represent:

A nurse who is impaired can BEST be described as a person who:

Which of the following are major ethical principles that guide nurses in making client care decisions that reflect what is BEST for the client and for society? (Select all that apply. )

A friend who staunchly supports "right to life" recently scheduled a therapeutic abortion because of a personal health risk.While the friend's personal decision is in direct conflict with the values she so strongly advocates,which of the following ethical theories do you recognize was used in her decision making?

Which ethical principle considers action from the point of view of society's least fortunate people and results in equal and similar treatment of all people?

The nurse witnesses the client going through another client's clothing without asking permission.The nurse is aware that this is an example of:

Which term refers to a situation in which there is not an obvious right or wrong choice?