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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
The federal agency that supports health promotion and prevention of disease that also helps health-care professionals be prepared to respond to outbreaks of diseases and illnesses is called the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The CDC is the federal agency responsible for health promotion, disease prevention, and preparedness for disease outbreaks.
Question 2 of 5
A------------- is someone who is younger than age 18 years but is considered an adult because he or she lives alone and is self-supporting, has joined the military, is married, or is a parent.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An emancipated minor is a person under 18 who is legally considered an adult due to specific circumstances like marriage, military service, or self-support.
Question 3 of 5
The law that contains both the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule is abbreviated as
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) includes the Privacy Rule and Security Rule to protect patient information.
Question 4 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 5 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.