ATI RN
Public Health Questions Regarding Policy and Law Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of your patients who has metastatic breast cancer develops shortness of breath. She presents to the emergency department, where you diagnose pericarditis, which is confirmed by echocardiography. Soon after, cardiac tamponade occurs and she develops ventricular tachycardia and then ventricular fibrillation. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is unsuccessful. Despite your request, her family refuses an autopsy. How should you indicate the cause of death on the death certificate for this woman?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The underlying cause of death is metastatic breast cancer, which likely led to pericarditis and subsequent complications.
Question 2 of 5
Match the following situations with the appropriate legal claim: Informed consent is not obtained for a surgical procedure
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Battery involves unauthorized physical contact, such as surgery without consent.
Question 3 of 5
Match the following situations with the appropriate legal claim: Restraints are used on a competent, nonviolent patient
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: False imprisonment involves unjustified restraint of a competent person.
Question 4 of 5
Match the following actions to the underlying ethical principle: A person with AIDS refuses intubation for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and dies
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autonomy respects the patient's right to refuse treatment.
Question 5 of 5
Events that occurred prior to institution of the policy are covered
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Occurrence policies cover events during the policy period, regardless of when claims are made.