ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 3 : Ethics, Law, and Delegation in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
An older patient has no living family members and asks the nurse to help her tell the doctor that she no longer wants to take treatment for her cancer. They discuss the possibility of the patient going into a hospice house in the future. The nurse stays with the patient when the patient talks to her doctor about her decision. This is an example of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse supports the patient's autonomy and decision-making, acting as an advocate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse failed to lock the brakes on a wheelchair before transferring the patient from the bed to the wheelchair. The wheelchair rolled backward and the patient fell, causing several fractures. This nurse could be found guilty of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failure to follow safety protocols is negligence, and resulting harm constitutes malpractice.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is leaving work when he witnesses a bicyclist hit by a car and thrown into the road. The nurse stops to help the cyclist and renders first aid the best he can until the ambulance arrives. This nurse is protected from legal liability. This is an example of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Good Samaritan law protects nurses providing voluntary emergency care from liability.
Question 4 of 5
A 17-year-old girl would be considered an emancipated minor in which of the following situations or conditions?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: These conditions legally qualify a minor as emancipated, granting adult status.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following data should be included in an incident report regarding each incident?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Incident reports should include objective, factual details like medication specifics, vital signs, and injury descriptions, not assumptions.