Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues

Questions and Answers

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?

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?

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?

Clients should feel free to accept or reject the treatment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of obtaining Informed Consent?

To ensure clients have enough information to make decisions. Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the assignment of tasks or responsibilities to another individual?

Delegation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pertains to the ethical obligation to protect personal health information?

Confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is associated with the legal responsibility for one's actions?

Liability Signup and view all the answers

What is a key concern related to ensuring safety and preventing harm in various environments?

Violence, Abuse & Neglect Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to legally binding documents specifying an individual's healthcare preferences?

Advance Directives Signup and view all the answers

What is one effective strategy to manage anger in a confrontational situation?

Acknowledge the person’s feelings and remain calm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions should be taken if a situation cannot be de-fused?

Leave the situation quickly and call security Signup and view all the answers

What are controlled substances primarily categorized as?

Stimulants, depressants, and narcotics Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of misusing controlled substances?

Criminal penalties Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a main category of controlled substances?

Antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is one way a patient can revoke their decision to donate organs?

Orally retracting their desire in front of two witnesses Signup and view all the answers

What should NOT be included in an incident report?

Conclusions or blame assigned to individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of incident reports?

To provide a narrative to support legal actions Signup and view all the answers

What information is essential to include in an incident report?

Identification of any involved equipment by number Signup and view all the answers

Why is the regulation of nursing practice important?

To enhance standardization in nursing care and protect the public Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an external standard of care?

Professional organizations Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an internal standard of care?

Institutional policies and procedures Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is not categorized as an external standard of care?

Job description Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following standards can be influenced by one's educational expertise?

Job description Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of internal standards of care?

Established based on institutional policies Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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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Description

This quiz covers critical topics in healthcare ethics and legal issues, including controlled substances, confidentiality, and advance directives. Explore pivotal themes such as liability, violence, and abuse, as well as sexual harassment and end-of-life issues. Test your understanding of these essential concepts in the healthcare field.