CARN Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 4

Question 1

A CARN is approached by a pharmaceutical company representative offering a paid speaking opportunity. The most appropriate professional response is to:

Accepted Answer

Disclose the relationship and evaluate for potential conflicts of interest

Answer

Nurses must disclose industry relationships and assess whether they create conflicts of interest that could compromise clinical objectivity.

Question 2

Under the IntNSA Standards of Practice, which activity reflects the CARN's responsibility for self-care?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring personal stress levels and seeking support when experiencing compassion fatigue

Answer

The IntNSA Standards recognize that nurses must actively monitor and manage their own wellbeing to provide safe, effective care.

Question 3

A patient in alcohol withdrawal requests to leave against medical advice (AMA). The CARN's primary ethical responsibility is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure the patient is fully informed of the risks and document the interaction

Answer

Unless the patient lacks decision-making capacity, the nurse must respect autonomy by ensuring informed refusal and thorough documentation.

Question 4

Which situation would most appropriately trigger an ethics consultation in addiction nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing conflict about treatment goals between a patient, family, and clinical team

Answer

Ethics consultations are indicated when there is genuine conflict among stakeholders about values, goals, or the ethical course of action in complex cases.

Question 5

A CARN is documenting a patient's relapse in the medical record. Which approach best reflects professional and ethical documentation standards?

Accepted Answer

Use objective, non-judgmental language such as 'patient reports use of alcohol on [date]'

Answer

Ethical documentation uses objective, non-stigmatizing language that accurately describes clinical facts without bias or judgment.

(CARN) Certified Addictions Registered Nurse Practice Test

(CARN) Certified Addictions Registered Nurse Practice Test

CARN Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 4