ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions on Legal Aspect of Health Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Mrs. Hanes is a 62-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer. She was admitted with dehydration and weakness. Her cancer treatments have failed, as she now has a recurrence. The oncologists are contemplating some new palliative chemotherapy. The nutrition team is concerned about her cachexia and recommends total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Should the patient be started on TPN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient should decide after being informed of risks, benefits, and goals, as TPN's value depends on her treatment plan.
Question 2 of 5
A 16-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department by her 18-year-old boyfriend due to nausea, vomiting, and severe pain in her lower right quadrant. She also complains of some anorexia. The patient has had these symptoms for almost 12 hours. Her last menstrual period was 2 weeks ago, and she has not been sexually active in the past 2 weeks. Her temperature is $38.1°C (100.6°F), blood pressure is $110 / 70 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$, pulse is $88 / \mathrm{min}$, and respirations are $12 / \mathrm{min}$. Examination shows diffuse discomfort in her abdomen that is increased in the right lower quadrant without guarding or rebound tenderness. Pregnancy test, workup for sexually transmitted diseases, and pelvic examination are negative. Abdominal and pelvic computed tomography scans show nonspecific inflammation in the area of the appendix but are not definitive for appendicitis. The patient's condition remains stable with improved pain control. However, it is recommended that she be admitted to the hospital for further observation, with consideration for possible exploratory laparotomy in the next 24 hours if she worsens. This is discussed with the patient and her boyfriend. The physician inquires about obtaining consent for further medical care. The patient says that she lives with her parents but does not want them called as 'they would find out I've been spending time with my boyfriend, and they don't approve of him.' Who is the appropriate person to sign the consent form for admission and further medical care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For a non-emergent procedure, an unemancipated minor requires parental consent.
Question 3 of 5
This type of law prevents the commit criminal acts the government or 'the people' prosecute the offender.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Criminal law is a type of law that aims to prevent harm to society and seeks to punish individuals who commit criminal acts. It is enforced by the government or 'the people' who act as prosecutors in order to bring offenders to justice. This type of law focuses on crimes and offenses that are considered harmful to society as a whole, and it provides a framework for punishment and rehabilitation for those who break the law.
Question 4 of 5
This court hears only cases that have been questioned and no witnesses testify and there is no jury.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An appellate court is the correct answer because it is a court that hears cases that have been questioned or appealed from a lower court. In this type of court, no witnesses testify and there is no jury present. The main function of an appellate court is to review the decisions made by lower courts and determine if any errors were made in the application of the law.
Question 5 of 5
A belief about the worth of something that serves as a principle or a standard that influences decision making is called which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A value is a belief you have about the worth of something that serves as a principle or a standard that influences decision making. Morals are private, personal, or group standards of right and wrong. Attitudes are mental dispositions or feelings toward a person, object, or idea. A belief is something that one accepts as true.