CARN Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 2

Question 1

A CARN discovers a colleague is diverting controlled substances for personal use. What is the nurse's primary ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report the behavior to the appropriate authority or supervisor immediately

Answer

The CARN has an ethical and legal obligation to report suspected diversion immediately to protect patient safety and uphold professional standards.

Question 2

Which ethical principle is most directly applied when a CARN ensures a patient with substance use disorder fully understands all treatment options before consenting?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Autonomy requires that patients receive complete information and voluntarily make decisions free from coercion.

Question 3

A patient in a methadone maintenance program requests that their treatment information not be shared with their employer. Under 42 CFR Part 2, the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Obtain written consent from the patient before any disclosure

Answer

42 CFR Part 2 requires patient-specific written consent before disclosing substance use disorder treatment records to any third party.

Question 4

A CARN is asked by law enforcement to confirm whether a specific individual is enrolled in the clinic's treatment program. The appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Neither confirm nor deny enrollment without a court order or patient consent

Answer

Under 42 CFR Part 2, the existence of a patient's treatment record is itself protected and cannot be confirmed without consent or court order.

Question 5

When a CARN identifies a conflict between a patient's treatment goals and the facility's standard protocol, the ethical course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Advocate for individualized patient care within ethical and legal boundaries

Answer

Ethical nursing practice requires advocating for patient-centered care while operating within professional and legal boundaries.

(CARN) Certified Addictions Registered Nurse Practice Test

(CARN) Certified Addictions Registered Nurse Practice Test

CARN Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 2