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Legal and Ethics in Healthcare Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
After having completed a study that involved the collection of tissue from the subjects, an investigator wishes to perform additional analysis of the archived tissue samples. This nature of this analysis was not explicitly stated in the original consent form. Should the investigator be required to obtain explicit consent for the new research?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: General consent for future use is often sufficient for archived samples, balancing autonomy and practicality.
Question 2 of 5
A 16-year-old girl is brought to the physician for evaluation of 'moodiness.' Her parents are concerned that she has been crying frequently since her boyfriend ended their relationship last month. The girl has been going to her bedroom after school and refusing to speak to her parents about the breakup. She has no history of medical or psychiatric problems. Her father hunts for sport and keeps multiple rifles in the basement. Growth parameters and vital signs are normal. Examination shows a cooperative girl with flat affect and lacerations on her wrist. Which of the following is the most effective method of preventing firearm injury in a patient with suicidal gestures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing firearms is the most effective way to prevent firearm-related suicide in a patient showing suicidal behavior.
Question 3 of 5
This type of law protects the rights of an individual and encourages a fair trial and equal treatment for all and involves cases where harm was done to an individual or property and involves the payment of money.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Civil law protects the rights of individuals and ensures a fair trial and equal treatment for all. It deals with cases where harm has been done to an individual or their property and involves the payment of money as compensation. Unlike criminal law, which focuses on punishing crimes against society, civil law focuses on resolving disputes between individuals or entities. This includes matters such as contracts, torts, property disputes, and family law.
Question 4 of 5
The court hears all the facts and evidence brought against a party and usually has a jury
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A trial court is the correct answer because it is the court where all the facts and evidence are presented and heard. It is the initial court where legal disputes are resolved through a trial process. In a trial court, both parties present their arguments and evidence, and a judge or jury makes a decision based on the presented information.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following terms refers to the ethical questions that arise out of nursing practice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nursing ethics refers to ethical questions that arise out of nursing practice. Bioethics is a broader field that refers to the application of ethics to healthcare. An ethical dilemma occurs when a choice must be made between two equally undesirable actions, and there is no clearly right or wrong option. Moral distress occurs when someone is unable to carry out his or her moral decision.