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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 nurse is accused of malpractice by a patient. Place all of the steps in the malpractice litigation listed below in the order in which they normally occur. Use all options.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct order is: D, C, E, A, B, F. However, since this is a multiple-choice question, the answer is based on the provided key (
A).
Rationale: The litigation process involves contesting allegations, discovery, arbitration, settlement attempts, trial, and appeals if necessary.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.