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Final Exam Legal and Ethical Aspects in Healthcare Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
An 18-month-old child presents to the clinic with a runny nose. Since she is otherwise well, the immunizations due at 18 months are administered. After she and her mother leave the clinic, you realize that the patient was in the clinic the week before and had also received immunizations then. Should you tell the parents about your mistake?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Honesty about errors, even minor ones, maintains trust and is ethically required.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A middle-aged married couple brings their 10-year-old daughter to the pediatrician because 'she is too tired to play nowadays and sleeps all the time.' The parents say that their daughter becomes winded with minimal exertion. For the past 2 weeks, the girl's gums have bled when she brushes her teeth. Physical examination demonstrates pallor and hepatosplenomegaly. An extensive workup indicates that she is suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and the parents are informed that chemotherapy will be necessary. They firmly refuse to comply with this treatment plan, however, due to their belief that the side effects will be too severe and her quality of life will be poor. Despite a lengthy discussion about the benefits of treatment and the likely consequences if therapy is withheld, the parents insist on taking the girl home. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parents cannot refuse life-saving treatment for a minor; a court order is needed to enforce chemotherapy.
Question 4 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 5 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.