LVN Ethical Standards & Legal Responsibilities

Question 1

Which principle is central to nursing ethics?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

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Conformity

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Authority

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Proximity

Question 2

Which legal document allows patients to outline their medical wishes in advance?

Accepted Answer

Advance directive

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Living trust

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Power of attorney

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Health insurance

Question 3

What is the main purpose of HIPAA in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

To protect patient privacy

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To regulate medical device usage

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To establish hospital pricing

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To manage pharmacy benefits

Question 4

Which legal concept holds a nurse accountable for their actions?

Accepted Answer

Liability

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Confidentiality

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Competence

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Negligence

Question 5

What action demonstrates a violation of patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Discussing a patient case with a friend

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Documenting in the patient's chart

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Reporting vital signs

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Informing a supervisor of a safety concern

Question 6

What term refers to the failure to provide reasonable care resulting in harm?

Accepted Answer

Negligence

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Malpractice

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Abandonment

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Fraud

Question 7

Which action illustrates ethical nursing care?

Accepted Answer

Advocating for a patient’s right to refuse treatment

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Refusing to give pain medication

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Limiting patient access to records

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Withholding test results

Question 8

What is informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Permission given after understanding treatment risks

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A contract between provider and insurer

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Authorization to bill insurance

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Hospital visitation rights

Question 9

What is the nurse’s duty when witnessing unethical behavior by another healthcare provider?

Accepted Answer

Report it to the appropriate authority

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Ignore the behavior

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Discuss it with the patient's family

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Document it without action