CANS Patient Safety, Ethics & Clinical

Question 1

Why is informed consent important in aesthetic procedures?

Accepted Answer

To fulfill legal and ethical requirements

Answer

To speed up patient registration

Answer

To document billing codes

Answer

To reduce procedure time

Question 2

Which principle is most closely associated with 'do no harm' in aesthetic nursing?

Accepted Answer

Non-maleficence

Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Justice

Answer

Fidelity

Question 3

What is the primary concern when a patient with a known allergy requests a dermal filler treatment?

Accepted Answer

Risk of allergic reaction

Answer

Lower cost of filler

Answer

Length of the appointment

Answer

Number of units used

Question 4

HIPAA regulations are primarily focused on:

Accepted Answer

Patient privacy and data security

Answer

Workplace safety

Answer

Scheduling efficiency

Answer

Electronic equipment maintenance

Question 5

What is the best action if a complication arises during a procedure?

Accepted Answer

Address and manage the complication immediately

Answer

Ignore it and finish the procedure

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Document the issue and do nothing

Answer

Ask the patient to return another day

Question 6

Why should a nurse document aesthetic procedures accurately and thoroughly?

Accepted Answer

To ensure patient safety and legal compliance

Answer

To impress the employer

Answer

To reduce patient waiting time

Answer

To compare results between patients