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Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 3 : Ethics, Law, and Delegation in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A(n) is a form to be completed in the event of an unusual occurrence or an accident.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An incident report is used to document unusual occurrences or accidents in a healthcare setting.
Question 2 of 5
The law that provides legal protection to the voluntary caregiver at sites of accidents and emergencies is called the law.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Good Samaritan law protects voluntary caregivers from legal liability when providing emergency care.
Question 3 of 5
Who owns a hospitalized patient's medical record?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The hospital owns the physical medical record, though the patient has rights to access the information.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions would be considered proactive prevention of lawsuits?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: These actions foster trust, respect, and clear communication, reducing the likelihood of misunderstandings or complaints that could lead to lawsuits.
Question 5 of 5
Your patient has been newly diagnosed with AIDS. You are good friends with the patient's wife and feel that you should tell her so that she can be tested. Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: HIPAA requires patient consent to disclose protected health information, including to family members. Unauthorized disclosure is a HIPAA violation.