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What is the term used when consent is given through non-verbal behavior?
What is the term used when consent is given through non-verbal behavior?
- Silent Consent
- Passive Consent
- Implied Consent (correct)
- Unspoken Consent
If a client is unconscious or mentally impaired, who must provide consent on their behalf?
If a client is unconscious or mentally impaired, who must provide consent on their behalf?
- The primary physician
- The hospital administrator
- A legally authorized person (correct)
- The nurse on duty
Which of the following groups is considered unable to provide consent?
Which of the following groups is considered unable to provide consent?
- Mentally ill patients deemed competent
- Adults with sound judgment
- Minors with parental permission
- Adults with mental capacity of a child (correct)
When can a minor provide their own consent without parental approval?
When can a minor provide their own consent without parental approval?
What should a nurse do in relation to consent according to the text?
What should a nurse do in relation to consent according to the text?
Which type of consent requires an oral or written agreement?
Which type of consent requires an oral or written agreement?
What is the main purpose of a law according to the text?
What is the main purpose of a law according to the text?
Which type of law describes the powers of the government and regulates people vs. government interactions?
Which type of law describes the powers of the government and regulates people vs. government interactions?
In healthcare, what is one common exception for obtaining consent from minors?
In healthcare, what is one common exception for obtaining consent from minors?
Which group is typically unable to provide consent for medical procedures?
Which group is typically unable to provide consent for medical procedures?
What is the main focus of the section regarding 'Right to consent or decline services'?
What is the main focus of the section regarding 'Right to consent or decline services'?
What is expressed consent in the context of healthcare?
What is expressed consent in the context of healthcare?
What is one key competency required for giving consent in healthcare settings?
What is one key competency required for giving consent in healthcare settings?
In the context of healthcare, what does 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) order signify?
In the context of healthcare, what does 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) order signify?
What is the primary goal of establishing a 'DNR' order for terminal ill clients?
What is the primary goal of establishing a 'DNR' order for terminal ill clients?
What role does the nurse play in the context of obtaining consent from patients who are unable to provide their own consent?
What role does the nurse play in the context of obtaining consent from patients who are unable to provide their own consent?
Which group of patients may have exceptions when it comes to consenting for their own care?
Which group of patients may have exceptions when it comes to consenting for their own care?
What is a crucial aspect of competency for giving consent in healthcare settings?
What is a crucial aspect of competency for giving consent in healthcare settings?
What is a key characteristic of high-quality documentation in the context of nursing?
What is a key characteristic of high-quality documentation in the context of nursing?
Which of the following is NOT a component disclosed during the informed consent process?
Which of the following is NOT a component disclosed during the informed consent process?
In the context of informed consent, what does it mean for a patient to be competent?
In the context of informed consent, what does it mean for a patient to be competent?
Which group might be unable to provide consent due to emotional stress or conflict of interests?
Which group might be unable to provide consent due to emotional stress or conflict of interests?
Informed consent for minors is usually obtained from:
Informed consent for minors is usually obtained from:
What is the nurse's role in obtaining informed consent?
What is the nurse's role in obtaining informed consent?
What legal principle involves the concept of 'let the decision stand'?
What legal principle involves the concept of 'let the decision stand'?
Which organization is responsible for setting National Patient Safety Goals in the context of nursing practice?
Which organization is responsible for setting National Patient Safety Goals in the context of nursing practice?
In nursing, what could be a consequence of committing defamation of character through libel or slander?
In nursing, what could be a consequence of committing defamation of character through libel or slander?
What intentional tort involves making a willful misrepresentation that could cause loss or harm to a person or property?
What intentional tort involves making a willful misrepresentation that could cause loss or harm to a person or property?
What is the legal term for unjustifiably detaining a person without a legal warrant to confine them?
What is the legal term for unjustifiably detaining a person without a legal warrant to confine them?
Which type of liability involves the failure to act as a reasonably prudent person in healthcare professions?
Which type of liability involves the failure to act as a reasonably prudent person in healthcare professions?
What type of law defines criminal actions such as murder, criminal negligence, and theft?
What type of law defines criminal actions such as murder, criminal negligence, and theft?
Which legislative body enacts federal statutory laws?
Which legislative body enacts federal statutory laws?
What type of law consists of rules and regulations adopted by administrative agencies?
What type of law consists of rules and regulations adopted by administrative agencies?
Which of the following laws guides the specific practices of nurses?
Which of the following laws guides the specific practices of nurses?
Who develops specific rules and regulations that direct the implementation of statutory law?
Who develops specific rules and regulations that direct the implementation of statutory law?
In the legal framework, which group is generally unable to provide consent?
In the legal framework, which group is generally unable to provide consent?
What law provides exceptions for minors to consent to certain medical treatments without parental consent?
What law provides exceptions for minors to consent to certain medical treatments without parental consent?
