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What is the primary principle that Informed Consent is based upon?
What is the primary principle that Informed Consent is based upon?
- Justice
- Autonomy (correct)
- Non-maleficence
- Beneficence
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining Informed Consent?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining Informed Consent?
- The person must have the capacity to understand.
- It must be signed in the presence of a witness. (correct)
- It must be given voluntarily.
- It must be provided by a competent person.
What does 'capacity to understand' refer to in the context of Informed Consent?
What does 'capacity to understand' refer to in the context of Informed Consent?
- Legal age of majority.
- Mental competence to comprehend information. (correct)
- Physical ability to attend appointments.
- Ability to read and write.
Which statement best describes the voluntariness required for Informed Consent?
Which statement best describes the voluntariness required for Informed Consent?
What is the main purpose of obtaining Informed Consent?
What is the main purpose of obtaining Informed Consent?
What term refers to the assignment of tasks or responsibilities to another individual?
What term refers to the assignment of tasks or responsibilities to another individual?
Which of the following pertains to the ethical obligation to protect personal health information?
Which of the following pertains to the ethical obligation to protect personal health information?
Which concept is associated with the legal responsibility for one's actions?
Which concept is associated with the legal responsibility for one's actions?
What is a key concern related to ensuring safety and preventing harm in various environments?
What is a key concern related to ensuring safety and preventing harm in various environments?
Which term refers to legally binding documents specifying an individual's healthcare preferences?
Which term refers to legally binding documents specifying an individual's healthcare preferences?
What is one effective strategy to manage anger in a confrontational situation?
What is one effective strategy to manage anger in a confrontational situation?
Which of the following actions should be taken if a situation cannot be de-fused?
Which of the following actions should be taken if a situation cannot be de-fused?
What are controlled substances primarily categorized as?
What are controlled substances primarily categorized as?
What can be a consequence of misusing controlled substances?
What can be a consequence of misusing controlled substances?
Which of the following is NOT a main category of controlled substances?
Which of the following is NOT a main category of controlled substances?
What is one way a patient can revoke their decision to donate organs?
What is one way a patient can revoke their decision to donate organs?
What should NOT be included in an incident report?
What should NOT be included in an incident report?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of incident reports?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of incident reports?
What information is essential to include in an incident report?
What information is essential to include in an incident report?
Why is the regulation of nursing practice important?
Why is the regulation of nursing practice important?
Which of the following is an example of an external standard of care?
Which of the following is an example of an external standard of care?
What is considered an internal standard of care?
What is considered an internal standard of care?
Which aspect is not categorized as an external standard of care?
Which aspect is not categorized as an external standard of care?
Which of the following standards can be influenced by one's educational expertise?
Which of the following standards can be influenced by one's educational expertise?
Which of the following is a characteristic of internal standards of care?
Which of the following is a characteristic of internal standards of care?
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Study Notes
Informed Consent
- Provides clients with comprehensive information before agreeing to treatment.
- Based on the principle of autonomy; clients have the right to accept or reject.
- Must be given voluntarily by a competent person capable of understanding the information.
De-escalation Techniques
- Maintain calm behavior to defuse anger and acknowledge feelings.
- If unable to de-escalate, quickly exit the situation and seek security assistance.
Controlled Substances
- Includes stimulants, depressants, and narcotics.
- Misuse can result in criminal penalties.
- Nurses can witness patients consenting to organ donation.
Organ Donation Revocation
- Patients can revoke consent by destroying the donor card.
- Alternatively, they can orally retract their decision in the presence of two witnesses.
Incident Reports
- Document unusual occurrences or incidents within the healthcare facility.
- Ensure that all relevant facts are provided to agency personnel.
- Serve to compile statistical data for future incident prevention.
- Must be filed according to agency policies.
Information Included in Incident Reports
- Client identification: name, initials, hospital or ID number.
- Date, time, and location of the incident.
- Objective description of the incident without conclusions or blame.
- Inclusion of the client’s account of the incident.
- Identification of witnesses and description of involved equipment or medication, including dosage.
Regulation of Nursing Practice
- Legal safeguards are in place to standardize nursing care and protect the public.
Types of Standards of Care
- External Standards:
- Nurse practice acts, professional organizations, and specialty-practice organizations.
- Internal Standards:
- Job descriptions, educational qualifications, and institutional policies.
Maintaining Standards of Care
- Upholding established standards is crucial for delivering quality nursing care.
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