CFN Legal Principles in Nursing 3

Question 1

Which legal principle protects a patient's right to make decisions about their own healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Autonomy is the ethical and legal principle recognizing a patient's right to self-determination in healthcare decisions.

Question 2

A nurse documents fabricated findings in a forensic report to support law enforcement. This action constitutes:

Accepted Answer

Fraud and falsification of records

Answer

Fabricating documentation is fraud and falsification of records, which violates both professional and criminal law.

Question 3

Under HIPAA, which of the following disclosures of PHI to law enforcement is permitted WITHOUT patient authorization?

Accepted Answer

Disclosing information in response to a valid court order

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure of PHI to law enforcement in response to a court order, subpoena, or warrant without patient authorization.

Question 4

When a forensic nurse acts as a patient advocate in legal proceedings, the primary obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide objective, unbiased findings

Answer

Forensic nurses must provide objective, unbiased findings and testimony; advocacy for truth serves all parties in the justice system.

Question 5

What does 'informed consent' require a healthcare provider to disclose before a forensic examination?

Accepted Answer

The purpose, procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives

Answer

Informed consent requires disclosure of the purpose, procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives so the patient can make an autonomous decision.

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