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NCLEX Questions on Legal Aspect of Health Care Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A 60-year-old patient with a treatable form of breast cancer has decided not to pursue radiation or chemotherapy. The nurse believes that the patient should be treated. She coerces her into receiving treatment by continuing to remind the patient about her responsibilities for raising her children. What type of behavior has the nurse displayed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Paternalistic behavior occurs when the nurse thinks she knows what is best for a competent patient and coerces the patient to act as she wishes rather than to act as the patient originally desired. Autonomy refers to a person's right to choose and his ability to act on that choice. Nonmaleficence is the twofold principle of doing no harm and preventing harm. Beneficence is the duty to do or promote good.
Question 3 of 5
To promote wound healing, the nurse is teaching a patient about choosing foods containing protein. Which food is an incomplete protein that should be consumed with a complementary protein?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Whole grain bread is an incomplete protein lacking all essential amino acids and should be paired with a complementary protein like legumes. Peanut butter, turkey, and cheese are also listed as incomplete or complete proteins in various contexts, but bread is a common example needing complementation. (Note: Original question allowed multiple answers; restructured to single-answer format.)
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is explaining the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to a group of new employees. What should the nurse include when explaining its purpose?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HIPAA primarily provides personal health information privacy, a key purpose relevant to nursing. (Note: Original question allowed multiple answers; restructured to single-answer format.)
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has expressed a desire to end their life.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In nursing ethics, the preservation of life and the duty to protect the patient's well-being are paramount.