NACE Ethical and Legal Principles 3

Question 1

A nurse witnesses another nurse administering a medication without checking the patient's identification. This is an example of which legal concept?

Accepted Answer

Negligence

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Malpractice

Answer

Battery

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False imprisonment

Question 2

A patient in a psychiatric unit attempts to leave against medical advice. The nurse physically blocks the doorway. This action may constitute which legal offense?

Accepted Answer

False imprisonment

Answer

Negligence

Answer

Assault

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Defamation

Question 3

Which principle requires nurses to treat all patients equally regardless of socioeconomic status, race, or personal beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Justice

Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Veracity

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Fidelity

Question 4

A nurse receives a physician's order that appears to be incorrect. What is the nurse's responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Clarify the order with the prescribing physician before carrying it out

Answer

Carry out the order as written since the physician is responsible

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Refuse to administer and document the refusal

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Ask another nurse to carry out the order instead

Question 5

In which situation is a nurse legally mandated to report information, even without the patient's consent?

Accepted Answer

When a patient presents with injuries consistent with child abuse

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When a patient confides about marital problems

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When a patient reports a history of recreational drug use

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When a patient requests information about alternative therapies

Question 6

A competent adult patient refuses a recommended surgical procedure after being fully informed of the risks and benefits. What should the nurse document?

Accepted Answer

That the patient was informed and voluntarily refused, including the information provided

Answer

That the patient is being non-compliant

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That the patient lacks understanding of the procedure

Answer

Nothing, as the refusal is the physician's responsibility to document