CCN Legal Regulations & Ethical Responsibilities

Question 1

What is the purpose of informed consent in correctional healthcare?

Accepted Answer

To allow inmates to make informed healthcare decisions

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To speed up documentation.

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To reduce medical responsibility.

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To avoid HIPAA regulations.

Question 2

Which law primarily protects inmate health information?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

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FERPA

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FOIA

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OSHA

Question 3

What is an ethical responsibility of a corrections nurse?

Accepted Answer

Providing equitable and compassionate care

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Ignoring inmates’ rights.

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Prioritizing punishment over health.

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Limiting patient education.

Question 4

Why must nurses follow institutional policies and procedures?

Accepted Answer

To comply with regulations and ensure safe, standardized care

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To avoid communication with inmates.

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To make personal decisions.

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To reduce ethical obligations.

Question 5

What is the role of documentation in legal compliance?

Accepted Answer

To support legal and ethical accountability

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To fulfill inmate requests.

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To avoid communication with staff.

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To replace clinical judgement.

Question 6

When must nurses breach inmate confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

When legally required or in cases of immediate danger

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To inform the public.

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To entertain requests from family.

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For administrative convenience.

Question 7

Which principle supports ethical decision-making in nursing?

Accepted Answer

Ethical principles like autonomy and justice

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Convenience

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Profit

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Punishment

Question 8

Why must nurses report abuse or neglect?

Accepted Answer

Because it is a legal and ethical obligation to ensure inmate safety

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To protect the abuser.

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To meet quota requirements.

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To avoid paperwork.

Question 9

What is the role of ethics committees in correctional healthcare?

Accepted Answer

To support ethical clinical decision-making

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To enforce punishment.

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To make facility repairs.

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To manage inmate transfers.