CANS Patient Safety, Ethics & Clinical — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Why is informed consent important in aesthetic procedures?
- To speed up patient registration
- To document billing codes
- To fulfill legal and ethical requirements (Correct answer)
- To reduce procedure time
Correct answer: To fulfill legal and ethical requirements
Informed consent ensures patients understand the risks, benefits, and alternatives, promoting autonomy and ethical care.
Question 2: Which principle is most closely associated with 'do no harm' in aesthetic nursing?
- Beneficence
- Justice
- Non-maleficence (Correct answer)
- Fidelity
Correct answer: Non-maleficence
Non-maleficence is the ethical principle that directs healthcare professionals to avoid causing harm to patients.
Question 3: What is the primary concern when a patient with a known allergy requests a dermal filler treatment?
- Lower cost of filler
- Length of the appointment
- Risk of allergic reaction (Correct answer)
- Number of units used
Correct answer: Risk of allergic reaction
Assessing allergies ensures that the product or related compounds won’t cause an anaphylactic or other adverse reaction.
Question 4: HIPAA regulations are primarily focused on:
- Workplace safety
- Scheduling efficiency
- Patient privacy and data security (Correct answer)
- Electronic equipment maintenance
Correct answer: Patient privacy and data security
HIPAA protects the confidentiality and security of patient health information in all clinical settings.
Question 5: What is the best action if a complication arises during a procedure?
- Ignore it and finish the procedure
- Document the issue and do nothing
- Address and manage the complication immediately (Correct answer)
- Ask the patient to return another day
Correct answer: Address and manage the complication immediately
Promptly recognizing and managing complications is essential for patient safety and professional responsibility.
Question 6: Why should a nurse document aesthetic procedures accurately and thoroughly?
- To impress the employer
- To reduce patient waiting time
- To ensure patient safety and legal compliance (Correct answer)
- To compare results between patients
Correct answer: To ensure patient safety and legal compliance
Accurate documentation is crucial for patient safety, continuity of care, and legal protection.
CANS Patient Safety, Ethics & Clinical
Why is informed consent important in aesthetic procedures?