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Final Exam Legal and Ethical Aspects in Healthcare Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 43-year-old patient asks the physician to examine his 75-year-old mother, who has been complaining of headaches. When the woman presents for her first appointment, she admits to having a severe, persistent headache for the past 4 weeks. She says the headache is worse in the morning and always lingers throughout the day. She usually feels nauseated but has no vomiting. Her medical history is significant for severe depression and anxiety, and her current medications include an antidepressant. A complete workup shows that she has a brain tumor, likely a glioblastoma. Both she and her son (also the physician's patient) are present at today's appointment to learn of the diagnosis. Before the physician has a chance to discuss the findings, the son steps outside the patient's room and requests that the physician not reveal the diagnosis to his mother. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Understanding the son's reasoning is key before deciding, as rare exceptions may apply if harm is likely.
Question 2 of 5
A wrongful act against a person or their property and is against the public which usually results in a prison term, fine or short jail sentence.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A crime refers to a wrongful act committed against a person or their property that is considered a violation of public law. It typically results in legal consequences such as imprisonment, fines, or a short jail sentence. Criminal law specifically deals with offenses that are considered crimes, distinguishing them from civil law which focuses on disputes between individuals. Common law refers to legal principles and precedents developed through court decisions.
Question 3 of 5
Where are the nursing standards of care outlined as well as the scope of practice by the nurse that will be used in a malpractice lawsuit
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nursing practice act outlines the standards of care and scope of practice for nurses in a specific state. It provides legal guidelines and regulations that nurses must follow in their practice. In a malpractice lawsuit, the nurse practice act is used to determine if the nurse acted within the standards of care and if their actions were within their scope of practice.
Question 4 of 5
A 45-year-old patient is ventilator dependent after a high cervical neck injury. He is conscious and competent and has decided that he wants to be removed from the ventilator. His family and the multidisciplinary team agree. The nurse believes the patient intends suicide and would prefer he choose differently but says nothing. The nurse remains at the bedside holding the patient's hand. In this instance the nurse is displaying which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Value neutrality occurs when we put aside our own values regarding an issue in order to provide nonjudgmental care to clients. A value set is your list of values. A value system is your value set with the values ranked on a continuum from most important to least important.
Question 5 of 5
Nursing codes are:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Codes of ethics are open to public scrutiny. The ethical aspects of nursing work, just like the technical aspects, are subject to review by professional groups and licensure boards, which may use sanctions to punish code violations. However, nursing codes are not legally binding.