ATI LPN
Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 3-year-old presents to the emergency department. She was diagnosed with pyelonephritis by her physician yesterday, treated with an intramuscular injection of antibiotic and sent home on an oral antibiotic. She is vomiting today and unable to keep the antibiotic down. As you prepare to admit her, you feel she should have been admitted yesterday. Should you tell the parents that their physician made a mistake?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disagreement on management doesn't equate to a mistake; it's inappropriate to label it as such to the parents.
Question 2 of 5
A medical resident on call is asked to see a 72-year-old woman who has a headache. The medical record indicates that she was admitted 5 days ago after a fall that caused a hip fracture requiring surgical correction. The patient developed postoperative chest pain and was transferred to the medical service for further care. She is stabilized and receiving morphine for her pain but frequently calls nurses to say that she is uncomfortable. According to the nurse, the patient developed an intermittent headache earlier in the day that recurred an hour ago after her daughter called to say she would be unable to visit today. When she sees the resident, the patient snaps, 'You look so young. I hope you know what you're doing.' The resident asks a few questions about her headache, but she gives very little information. When the resident attempts to perform a basic physical examination, the patient yells, 'Don't touch me. I'm going to complain to the hospital administrators about you because you have no idea how to properly deal with a patient.' Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging distress and asking open-ended questions defuses anger and preserves the relationship.
Question 3 of 5
The Nurse Practice Act and American Disability Act is what kind of law?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act and the American Disability Act are both examples of statutory laws. Statutory laws are laws enacted by a legislative body, such as a state or federal government, and are written down in a formal document. These laws are created to regulate specific areas of society, such as healthcare or civil rights, and are enforceable by the legal system. The Nurse Practice Act governs the practice of nursing, while the American Disability Act protects the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Question 4 of 5
This crime has fines or imprisonment of less than 1 year
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A misdemeanor is a type of crime that typically carries less severe penalties compared to felonies. It is characterized by fines or imprisonment of less than one year. This means that the given crime falls under the category of a misdemeanor, which is a less serious offense than a felony. It is important to note that misdemeanors are generally considered less severe crimes and are punishable by fines, probation, community service, or short-term incarceration.
Question 5 of 5
This type of tort is due to negligence and malpractice such as not implementing interventions or safety measures.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An unintentional tort is a legal wrongdoing that occurs due to negligence or carelessness rather than intentional harm. In this context, the tort is caused by negligence and malpractice, such as failing to implement interventions or safety measures, indicating it was not done intentionally.