Question 1

Which patient rights are guaranteed by HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patients are asked to sign a release of responsibility if their health care records inadvertently become a matter of public record. 
B)  Patients sign a release protecting the health care provider and insurance company against computer file theft. 
C)  Patients are protected against medical records being indiscriminately shared. 
D)  Patients may receive a complete copy of their medical records at no cost. 
A)  Patients are asked to sign a release of responsibility if their health care records inadvertently become a matter of public record. 
B)  Patients sign a release protecting the health care provider and insurance company against computer file theft. 
C)  Patients are protected against medical records being indiscriminately shared. 
D)  Patients may receive a complete copy of their medical records at no cost.

Question 2

The quality of nursing care is judged by whether nursing actions meet the standard of care. Which of the following is an example of meeting the standard of care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demonstrating the use of the nursing process when charting 
B)  Following actions consistent with local practice 
C)  Monitoring a patient more closely if the equipment has occasionally malfunctioned 
D)  Bypassing medication checks to save time once the nurse is experienced 
A)  Demonstrating the use of the nursing process when charting 
B)  Following actions consistent with local practice 
C)  Monitoring a patient more closely if the equipment has occasionally malfunctioned 
D)  Bypassing medication checks to save time once the nurse is experienced

Question 3

The nurse giving medications to a pediatric patient notes that an order for a medication is considerably larger than the usual dose. She looks up the medication in a pharmacology book and finds she is correct about the dosage. Which action should the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Documenting the findings in the chart after giving the medication 
B)  Calling the nursing supervisor and ask what to do next 
C)  Calling the pharmacist to obtain the usual dosage 
D)  Notifying the physician of her findings before giving the medication 
A)  Documenting the findings in the chart after giving the medication 
B)  Calling the nursing supervisor and ask what to do next 
C)  Calling the pharmacist to obtain the usual dosage 
D)  Notifying the physician of her findings before giving the medication

Question 4

Which of the following is an important step in preventing legal action against the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Never make a mistake. 
B)  Deflect blame from yourself as much as possible. 
C)  Develop caring, therapeutic relationships with patients. 
D)  Avoid explaining care procedures to patients. 
A)  Never make a mistake. 
B)  Deflect blame from yourself as much as possible. 
C)  Develop caring, therapeutic relationships with patients. 
D)  Avoid explaining care procedures to patients.

Question 5

The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991, as implemented today, is known as providing

Accepted Answer

A)  informed consent. 
B)  advance directives. 
C)  patient bill of rights. 
D)  HIPAA protections. 
A)  informed consent. 
B)  advance directives. 
C)  patient bill of rights. 
D)  HIPAA protections.

Question 6

In which of the following situations should the legality of an informed consent be questioned?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient with dementia; consent given by spouse 
B)  Patient who received a preoperative dose of Demerol before giving consent 
C)  Patient who is anxious and asks many questions of the physician 
D)  Patient who expresses concern about the cost of the procedure 
A)  Patient with dementia; consent given by spouse 
B)  Patient who received a preoperative dose of Demerol before giving consent 
C)  Patient who is anxious and asks many questions of the physician 
D)  Patient who expresses concern about the cost of the procedure

Question 7

The RN asked a nursing assistant to monitor several postoperative patients. Which of the following instructions to the nursing assistant demonstrate appropriate delegation?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Take vital signs every 2 hours, and report to me anything outside of the norms." 
B)  "Assess pain using a 10-point scale, and record the score on the chart." 
C)  "Record the urine output, and report to me if they have not voided within 4 hours." 
D)  "Record the amount of drainage on the dressing on the bedside record." 
A)  "Take vital signs every 2 hours, and report to me anything outside of the norms." 
B)  "Assess pain using a 10-point scale, and record the score on the chart." 
C)  "Record the urine output, and report to me if they have not voided within 4 hours." 
D)  "Record the amount of drainage on the dressing on the bedside record."

Question 8

A nursing student got a thank-you card from a patient's family and had another student take a photo of the student with the family. The student asks the nursing instructor if it would be alright to post the photo on Facebook. Which response by the instructor is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Yes, as long as you ask the family if that would be OK." 
B)  "I think that would be OK, but you should check hospital policy." 
C)  "No, posting pictures of patients and families on social media sites is not acceptable." 
D)  "No, that could lead to a malpractice suit by the patient or family." 
A)  "Yes, as long as you ask the family if that would be OK." 
B)  "I think that would be OK, but you should check hospital policy." 
C)  "No, posting pictures of patients and families on social media sites is not acceptable." 
D)  "No, that could lead to a malpractice suit by the patient or family."

Question 9

The central question in any charge of malpractice is whether the prevailing standard of care was met. Which of the following are considered part of the standard of nursing care? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Basic prudent nursing care is a standard. 
B)  Health care providers determine standards of care in health care settings. 
C)  Standards of care are never changing. 
D)  Standards are based on the ethical principle of nonmaleficence. 
E)  National standards of nursing practice are standards for all nurses. 
A)  Basic prudent nursing care is a standard. 
B)  Health care providers determine standards of care in health care settings. 
C)  Standards of care are never changing. 
D)  Standards are based on the ethical principle of nonmaleficence. 
E)  National standards of nursing practice are standards for all nurses.

Which patient rights are guaranteed by HIPAA?

The quality of nursing care is judged by whether nursing actions meet the standard of care. Which of the following is an example of meeting the standard of care?

The nurse giving medications to a pediatric patient notes that an order for a medication is considerably larger than the usual dose. She looks up the medication in a pharmacology book and finds she is correct about the dosage. Which action should the nurse take?

Which of the following is an important step in preventing legal action against the nurse?

The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991, as implemented today, is known as providing

In which of the following situations should the legality of an informed consent be questioned?

The RN asked a nursing assistant to monitor several postoperative patients. Which of the following instructions to the nursing assistant demonstrate appropriate delegation?

A nursing student got a thank-you card from a patient's family and had another student take a photo of the student with the family. The student asks the nursing instructor if it would be alright to post the photo on Facebook. Which response by the instructor is best?

The central question in any charge of malpractice is whether the prevailing standard of care was met. Which of the following are considered part of the standard of nursing care? (Select all that apply.)

Nursing Today: A Time of Transformation

The History and Social Context of Nursing

Nursing's Pathway to Professionalism

Ethics: Basic Concepts for Nursing Practice

Becoming a Nurse: Defining Nursing and Socialization into Professional Practice

The Education of Nurses: On the Leading Edge of Transformation

Critical Thinking, the Nursing Process, and Clinical Judgment

Communication and Collaboration in Nursing

Illness, Culture, and Caring: Impact on Patients, Families, and Nurses

The Science of Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice

Conceptual and Philosophical Bases of Nursing

Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing

Health Care in the United States

Political Activism in Nursing: Communities, Organizations,

Nursing's Challenge: The Call for Transformation

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Exam 4: Legal Aspects of Nursing

Which patient rights are guaranteed by HIPAA?

The quality of nursing care is judged by whether nursing actions meet the standard of care. Which of the following is an example of meeting the standard of care?

The nurse giving medications to a pediatric patient notes that an order for a medication is considerably larger than the usual dose. She looks up the medication in a pharmacology book and finds she is correct about the dosage. Which action should the nurse take?

Which of the following is an important step in preventing legal action against the nurse?

The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1991, as implemented today, is known as providing

In which of the following situations should the legality of an informed consent be questioned?

The RN asked a nursing assistant to monitor several postoperative patients. Which of the following instructions to the nursing assistant demonstrate appropriate delegation?

A nursing student got a thank-you card from a patient's family and had another student take a photo of the student with the family. The student asks the nursing instructor if it would be alright to post the photo on Facebook. Which response by the instructor is best?

The central question in any charge of malpractice is whether the prevailing standard of care was met. Which of the following are considered part of the standard of nursing care? (Select all that apply.)

Nursing Today: A Time of Transformation

The History and Social Context of Nursing

Nursing's Pathway to Professionalism

Ethics: Basic Concepts for Nursing Practice

Becoming a Nurse: Defining Nursing and Socialization into Professional Practice

The Education of Nurses: On the Leading Edge of Transformation

Critical Thinking, the Nursing Process, and Clinical Judgment

Communication and Collaboration in Nursing

Illness, Culture, and Caring: Impact on Patients, Families, and Nurses

The Science of Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice

Conceptual and Philosophical Bases of Nursing

Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing

Health Care in the United States

Political Activism in Nursing: Communities, Organizations,

Nursing's Challenge: The Call for Transformation

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