Professional Ethics & Legal Standards Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of informed consent for a procedure on a newborn?
Answer: To ensure parents understand risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing
Informed consent ensures decisions are voluntary and based on adequate understanding.
Who is responsible for obtaining informed consent for a surgical procedure?
Answer: The provider performing the procedure
The provider performing the procedure must explain it and obtain consent; the nurse may witness the signature.
A parent refuses a vitamin K injection for their newborn. What is the nurse's best response?
Answer: Provide education on risks and benefits, respect the decision, and document the refusal
The nurse educates, notifies the provider, and documents an informed refusal while respecting autonomy.
Which act protects the privacy of patient health information in the United States?
Answer: HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act sets national privacy standards for protected health information.
A nurse suspects that an infant's injuries are inconsistent with the caregiver's explanation. What is required?
Answer: Report suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities as a mandated reporter
Nurses are mandated reporters and need only reasonable suspicion, not proof.
Which best describes the scope of practice for a nurse?
Answer: Activities defined by the state nurse practice act and the nurse's competence
Scope of practice is set by state law and limited by individual education and competence.
A nurse receives an order that seems unsafe for a neonate's weight. What should the nurse do?
Answer: Clarify the order with the prescriber before administering
Nurses are accountable for questioning orders that appear unsafe and must not administer them until clarified.
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