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

Answer

Negligence occurs when a nurse fails to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable nurse would provide, such as failing to verify patient identification before medication administration.

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

False imprisonment occurs when a person is confined or restrained without legal authority. Unless the patient meets criteria for involuntary commitment, blocking their exit is false imprisonment.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Justice

Answer

Justice is the ethical principle of fairness and equal treatment, requiring nurses to distribute care resources impartially and without discrimination.

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

Nurses have an independent duty to question orders that appear incorrect or potentially harmful. The nurse should clarify with the physician before proceeding.

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

Answer

All healthcare providers are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse and neglect. This legal obligation overrides patient confidentiality.

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NACE Ethical and Legal Principles 3