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Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Chapter 5 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a true statement about a living will?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A living will states the client's wishes regarding healthcare if terminally ill. It does not specify information regarding nontreatment only, it is not a legal consent, and it is not a type of financial agreement.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements is applicable when a competent client wants to leave a hospital or long-term care facility before being discharged by the physician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nurse should not detain a competent client who wants to leave a hospital or long-term care facility before being discharged by the physician. If a client wants to leave the facility against medical advice, the client should sign a form that releases the healthcare facility from its responsibility. Mentally impaired, confused, or disoriented clients may be restrained if their safety or the safety of others is at risk; this does not apply to a competent client.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
The nursing student asks the instructor why it is important for them to know about the law and ethics when they will be taking care of client's physical and psychosocial needs and not be practicing law. What is the best response by the instructor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The healthcare delivery system affects and is affected by societal beliefs, values, and laws. Nurses today require a basic understanding of laws and ethics that may affect their practice. Issues related to competence, safety, and optimal care; protecting client's rights; and practicing according to professional standards of care are of most concern to nurses. Being sued is not the only issue that a nurse may face in their practice and does not cover the ethical portion of practice. The answer regarding the curriculum does not answer the question and demeans the importance of the topic.