ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 2 : Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse working on an acute care medical surgical unit is aware that his or her first duty is to the patient's health safety and well-being. Given this knowledge which of the following is most necessary for the nurse to report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A member of the nursing profession must report behavior that does not meet established standards. Unethical behavior involves failing to perform the duties of a competent caring nurse.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is considering purchasing malpractice insurance. What should the nurse be aware of regarding malpractice insurance provided by the hospital?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Most institutional insurance only provides liability coverage if the nurse is on duty at that facility.
Question 3 of 5
Which is a nursing care error that violates the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaving the document in the photocopier could expose it to the public. Inappropriate drug administration is possible malpractice. Sharing information with the power of attorney is legal. Refusing to give a patient's daughter information over the phone is appropriate practice.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following could cause a nurse to be cited for malpractice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standards of care dictate that a nurse must be aware of all the properties of drugs administered. Prochlorperazine (Compazine) is a phenothiazine. Providing confidential information or refusing to give an excessively large narcotic dose is not considered malpractice. Good Samaritan laws generally protect a person giving aid to an injured motorist.
Question 5 of 5
A lumbar puncture was performed on a patient without a signed informed consent form. This patient might sue for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Civil battery charges can be brought against someone performing an invasive procedure without the patient's informed consent legally documented. This patient could not sue for punitive damages or an assault.