ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 7 : Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
A competent adult patient is scheduled for surgery. Who signs the informed consent form to allow the surgery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A competent adult patient must sign their own informed consent form to authorize surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse explains the informed consent form to a patient who is scheduled for heart bypass surgery. Which of the following are elements of this consent form? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale: A: Disclosure of risks and benefits. D: Patient understanding (comprehension). E: Patient's ability to consent (competence). F: Consent given freely (voluntariness).
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is the nurses best legal safeguard?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Competent practice ensures adherence to standards of care, reducing legal risks.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse has taken a telephone order from a physician for an emergency medication. The dose of the medication is abnormally high. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should question an abnormally high dose to ensure patient safety and clarify the order.
Question 5 of 5
A patient gets out of bed following hip surgery and falls and re-injures her hip. The nurse caring for her knows that it is her duty to make sure an incident report is filed. Which of the following statements accurately describes the correct procedure for filing an incident report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An incident report should include all relevant details of the incident to ensure accurate documentation and follow-up.