Legal Issues in Nursing 1 A Quiz

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What is the main focus of the Clients’ Bill of Rights mentioned in the text?

Ensuring clients' access to medical records

Providing clients with information about hospital policies

Guaranteeing clients' right to request care/services (correct)

Ensuring clients' right to refuse services

In the context of 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) orders, what is the primary goal when a client has expressed no resuscitation in the event of a respiratory or cardiac arrest?

Ensuring immediate resuscitation in case of arrest

Providing comfort measures and a dignified death (correct)

Administering emergency medications to revive the client

Transporting the client to an advanced care facility

What is the role of a client advocate as mentioned in the text?

Working to prevent clients from leaving against medical advice

Advocating for clients to receive services they decline

Making sure clients understand the risks of leaving, even up to death (correct)

Ensuring clients are informed of hospital policies

Why might it be challenging for a client to insist on leaving a healthcare facility even if it may be detrimental to their health, as discussed in the text?

Lack of understanding of their own health condition Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of HIPAA mentioned in the text?

Protecting patient privacy and confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances would a nurse typically discuss 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) orders with a client?

In cases where a client is expected to die soon Signup and view all the answers

What key aspect is emphasized when discussing the role of a client advocate in ensuring informed decision-making, as per the text?

Helping clients understand the risks and consequences of their choices Signup and view all the answers

'House Arrest' mentioned in the text refers to restrictions imposed on patients who:

Have infectious diseases like active tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

What do 'Active TB patients' and 'Public Health Threats' have in common based on the exceptions mentioned in the text?

Both are reasons for 'House Arrest'. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of nursing practice was examined in the legal controls discussed in the Nurse Practice Act statutes & regulations as per the text?

Legal responsibilities in managing individualized care. Signup and view all the answers

Which individualized care aspect is highlighted when discussing the legal controls for nursing practice in the Nurse Practice Act statutes & regulations?

Client confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

In the context of 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) orders, what is the primary consideration for a nurse when a client expresses no resuscitation in the event of a respiratory or cardiac arrest?

Client's comfort measures Signup and view all the answers

What is a common responsibility of a client advocate in ensuring patient safety?

Ensuring understanding of treatment options Signup and view all the answers

Why do clients have the right to request care/services/referrals/transfer to another facility?

To maintain autonomy in healthcare decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is one key reason it might be challenging for a nurse to ensure that a client is aware of all risks of leaving a healthcare facility?

Varying levels of client health literacy Signup and view all the answers

When discussing 'Active TB patients' and 'Public Health Threats' as exceptions for leaving a healthcare facility, what do these two have in common according to the text?

Highly infectious diseases Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of care is prioritized when discussing the goal of 'Do Not Resuscitate' (DNR) orders for terminal ill clients?

Palliative care Signup and view all the answers