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Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Chapter 5 : Legal and Ethical Issues Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse must choose between two undesirable alternatives involving a client the nurse is caring for. The client wants to be told about the prognosis, and the family member does not want the client to know. What type of situation is the nurse in?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An ethical dilemma is a situation in which an individual must choose between two undesirable alternatives, and it often involves examining rights and obligations of particular individuals. A bioethical dilemma is an ethical question surrounding life and death questions and concerns regarding quality of life as it relates to advanced technology. Values are ideals and beliefs that are held by an individual or group. This does not relate to a personal dilemma because it does not affect the nurse.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy at the hospital. Who does the nurse understand is responsible for obtaining the informed consent from this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary provider obtains the informed consent and must inform the client of the description of the procedure, potential benefits, material risk involved, acceptable alternatives available, expected outcome, and consequences if the procedure is not done.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is concerned about the potential to be sued for a possible act of malpractice. What essential element(s) of malpractice must be present for this to occur? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: The essential elements of malpractice must include harm to the individual, duty of a professional toward an individual, breach of duty by the professional, and cause of harm is the breach of duty. Not building a rapport can contribute to a possible malpractice suit but is not an essential element.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is an example of statutory law?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Statutory law is a law that any local, state, or federal legislative body enacts. An example of statutory law is the nurse practice act in each state. Clients sign a general permission for care and treatment on hospitalization. The parent or guardian should provide consent if the client is a minor to protect healthcare workers from being charged with battery. In an emergency, healthcare providers can infer consent.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a component of the nurse practice acts of various states?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurse practice acts define nursing practice and set standards for nurses in each state. Each state has its own nurse practice act, but one of the common components is the grounds for disciplinary action.
Tort law is the body of law that governs breaches of duty owed by one person to another. A duty is an expected action that is based on moral or legal obligations. A tort is an injury that occurred because of another person's intentional or unintentional actions or failure to act.