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Ethical Standards & Legal Responsibilities Flashcards

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  1. Which document legally designates another person to make healthcare decisions for a patient who becomes incapacitated?

    Answer: Durable power of attorney for healthcare

    A durable power of attorney for healthcare (healthcare proxy) legally designates a surrogate decision-maker if the patient loses capacity.

  2. An LVN is asked by a physician to perform a task outside the LVN's scope of practice. The LVN should:

    Answer: Refuse and explain that the task is outside their scope of practice

    LVNs must refuse tasks that exceed their legal scope of practice, regardless of who requests it, to protect patients and their license.

  3. The ethical concept of 'veracity' in nursing practice refers to:

    Answer: Telling the truth to patients

    Veracity is the ethical obligation to be honest and truthful in all communications with patients.

  4. Which situation represents a breach of patient confidentiality by an LVN?

    Answer: Discussing patient details with a friend who is not involved in care

    Discussing identifiable patient information with anyone not involved in the patient's care is a breach of confidentiality and HIPAA.

  5. A 16-year-old patient arrives alone requesting treatment for a sexually transmitted infection. In most U.S. states, the LVN should:

    Answer: Proceed with care, as minors are typically allowed to consent for STI treatment

    Most states have emancipated minor laws allowing minors to consent to STI treatment without parental consent to encourage them to seek care.

  6. Which action by an LVN could constitute battery?

    Answer: Performing a procedure on a patient who has clearly refused it

    Battery is the intentional harmful or offensive touching of a person without consent; performing a refused procedure constitutes battery.

  7. When a nurse witnesses a patient signing an informed consent form, the witness is attesting to:

    Answer: That the patient's signature is authentic and voluntary

    A witness to consent signing only attests that the patient's signature is genuine and was given voluntarily, not that full understanding was obtained.