Legal and Ethical Issues Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of false imprisonment in a long-term care setting?
Answer: Physically preventing a resident from leaving their room without legal authority
Restraining a resident's freedom of movement without proper legal authority or clinical justification constitutes false imprisonment.
A competent resident states they follow a religious practice that prohibits certain medications. The medication aide should:
Answer: Respect the refusal, notify the nurse, and document the resident's stated reason
A competent adult's right to refuse treatment, including on religious grounds, is legally and ethically protected; the nurse and care team must be informed.
What term describes a medication aide's legal obligation to provide care that meets the standard expected of a reasonably competent person in the same role?
Answer: Standard of care
The standard of care is the legal benchmark against which a medication aide's actions are measured in negligence cases.
A medication aide discovers that a resident's medication has been ordered but is not on the medication administration record (MAR). The aide should:
Answer: Do not give the medication and notify the nurse to clarify the order
Medications should never be administered without a verified order on the MAR; the nurse must reconcile the discrepancy before administration.
The ethical principle of fidelity in healthcare requires a medication aide to:
Answer: Keep promises and follow through on commitments made to residents
Fidelity means being faithful to commitments and promises, building trust between the caregiver and the resident.
A state surveyor arrives to inspect medication administration practices. A medication aide is legally required to:
Answer: Cooperate fully and answer questions honestly
State surveyors have legal authority to inspect facilities and question staff; aides are required to cooperate and respond honestly.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'confidentiality' as it applies to a medication aide?
Answer: Keeping resident health information private and sharing only with authorized care team members
Confidentiality requires that resident health information be shared only with those directly involved in the resident's care and authorized by the resident.