CPAN Professional Ethics and Standards 4

Question 1

A PACU patient requests that their HIV status not be disclosed to their spouse who is present. The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the patient's confidentiality and not disclose without the patient's consent

Answer

Patient confidentiality is protected by HIPAA and ethical principles; the nurse must respect the patient's right to control their health information except in specific legally mandated circumstances.

Question 2

The ASPAN Standards of Perianesthesia Nursing Practice are updated periodically primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Incorporate new evidence and reflect advances in perianesthesia care

Answer

ASPAN updates its standards periodically to integrate new research, technology, and best practices, ensuring standards reflect current evidence-based perianesthesia care.

Question 3

A culturally competent PACU nurse caring for a patient whose family insists on being present for all assessments should:

Accepted Answer

Consider the request within privacy and safety parameters and negotiate a culturally sensitive solution

Answer

Cultural competence requires negotiating culturally sensitive care within safety and privacy constraints, balancing family inclusion with clinical needs.

Question 4

Which action represents a violation of the ethical principle of justice in post-anesthesia care?

Accepted Answer

Delaying pain management for a patient based on their insurance status

Answer

Justice requires fair and equitable treatment for all patients; withholding or delaying care based on insurance status is an unjust and unethical practice.

Question 5

A nurse practicing in the PACU wants to expand their role. The most ethical first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Obtain the necessary education, training, and validation of competency before performing new tasks

Answer

Ethical nursing practice requires formal education, training, and verified competency before expanding one's scope to protect both the nurse and the patient.

(CPAN) Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse Practice Test

(CPAN) Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse Practice Test

CPAN Professional Ethics and Standards 4