Patient Safety and Ethics Flashcards
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A patient with dementia is unable to make informed decisions. Who has the legal authority to provide surrogate consent in Saudi Arabia?
Answer: The patient's legal guardian or next of kin
In Saudi Arabia, a legal guardian or next of kin assumes decision-making authority for patients who lack capacity.
Which of the following BEST describes the 'chain of survival' concept in patient safety?
Answer: A series of linked actions that increase survival from cardiac arrest
The chain of survival includes early recognition, CPR, defibrillation, and post-resuscitation care — each link improves cardiac arrest outcomes.
A nurse notices a physician writing orders that appear unsafe for a patient. What is the MOST appropriate initial action?
Answer: Question the physician directly and clarify the rationale for the orders
Nurses have an ethical and professional duty to question unclear or potentially harmful orders using assertive, respectful communication.
Which situation requires a nurse to apply the principle of 'least restrictive intervention' in patient safety?
Answer: A confused patient at risk of falling who tries to get out of bed
The least restrictive intervention principle requires trying alternatives like bed alarms and closer monitoring before resorting to physical restraints.
What does the acronym 'RACE' stand for in fire safety procedures used in healthcare settings?
Answer: Remove, Activate, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
RACE stands for Remove patients from danger, Activate the alarm, Contain the fire by closing doors, and Extinguish or Evacuate.
A nurse is caring for a patient who discloses suicidal ideation. Which action takes HIGHEST priority?
Answer: Ensure the patient's immediate safety and notify the care team
Immediate patient safety is the top priority; the nurse must stay with the patient and promptly alert the multidisciplinary team.
Which strategy is MOST effective for preventing patient misidentification errors in the hospital?
Answer: Verifying two unique patient identifiers before any procedure
Using at least two unique identifiers (e.g., name and medical record number) before procedures is the standard approach to prevent misidentification.
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