CANS Professional Ethics & Standards 3

Question 1

An aesthetic nurse is asked to perform a procedure they have not been trained to perform. The most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline and refer the patient to a qualified provider

Answer

Performing procedures outside one's competency violates the standard of care and exposes patients to unnecessary risk.

Question 2

Which body primarily governs the scope of practice for aesthetic nurses in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The State Board of Nursing where the nurse is licensed

Answer

State Boards of Nursing define and regulate the legal scope of practice for nurses within their respective jurisdictions.

Question 3

A patient with a history of body dysmorphic disorder requests multiple aggressive cosmetic procedures. Ethically, the nurse should first:

Accepted Answer

Refer the patient for psychological evaluation before proceeding

Answer

Body dysmorphic disorder can impair a patient's ability to make truly informed decisions; psychological evaluation protects patient welfare and aligns with non-maleficence.

Question 4

When documenting an adverse event after a cosmetic injection, the aesthetic nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Record the event accurately, completely, and promptly in the medical record

Answer

Accurate and prompt documentation of adverse events is both a legal and ethical obligation that ensures continuity of care and accountability.

Question 5

The term 'dual relationship' in aesthetic nursing ethics refers to:

Accepted Answer

A situation where the nurse has both a professional and personal relationship with a patient

Answer

Dual relationships occur when a professional relationship overlaps with a personal one, creating potential conflicts of interest that can compromise objectivity.

(CANS) Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Practice Test

(CANS) Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Practice Test

CANS Professional Ethics & Standards 3