Nursing Ethics and Legal Terms Quiz

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What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in obtaining informed consent?

Explaining the risks involved in the procedure

Educating the client about the procedure

Witnessing the client's consent (correct)

Obtaining the client's signature

Informed consent is required before which of the following procedures?

Non-invasive imaging

Routine check-up

Basic first aid treatment

Any invasive procedure (correct)

Who can provide consent for a minor's medical treatment?

A family member

The minor themselves

A competent adult (correct)

A non-medical interpreter

What is the role of a nurse when a client changes their mind about a surgery?

Notify the provider or surgeon about the client's decision Signup and view all the answers

Can a nurse fluent in Spanish translate for a native Spanish speaker to obtain consent?

No, only medical interpreters with knowledge of medical terminology can translate Signup and view all the answers

When is informed consent required for a client?

Before any medical intervention Signup and view all the answers

Can a 14-year-old provide consent for their own medical treatment?

No, consent must be provided by a guardian Signup and view all the answers

What should a nurse do if a client with a history of dementia gives consent for a procedure?

Assess and verify the client's competence before proceeding Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a nurse in discussing the risks of a surgical procedure with a client?

Nurse should defer this discussion to the surgeon or provider Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a nurse regarding the distribution of time resources to clients?

To ensure equal distribution of time resources to all clients Signup and view all the answers

What can be delegated to a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)?

Administration of subcutaneous insulin to a diabetic client Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT permissible for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) to do?

Teach medication administration Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can a nurse delegate the administration of IV fluids to a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)?

When the client is stable and there are no new changes Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT within the scope of practice for a nurse aid?

Trending vital signs and evaluation of lab values Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT permissible for a nurse to delegate to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)?

Administering medication Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance can a nurse delegate the administration of IV push medication to a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)?

Never Signup and view all the answers

What can be delegated to a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)?

Follow-up or reassessment three days after surgery with no new changes Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT permissible for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) to do during a hospital stay?

Teaching family members about care procedures Signup and view all the answers

What can a nurse delegate to Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP)?

Eating and feeding assistance Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can a nurse delegate the administration of IV push medication to a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)?

Never Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a HIPAA violation?

Sharing specific details about labs and diagnoses with unauthorized individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of physical and verbal abuse in nursing?

Making rude comments or insulting remarks that harm a client's reputation Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of negligence in nursing according to NCLEX legal terms?

Withholding a cancer diagnosis from a client Signup and view all the answers

What does malpractice in nursing refer to?

Bad practice resulting in provable damage to the client Signup and view all the answers

Which is an ethical key term in nursing related to the client's right to make medical decisions?

Autonomy Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of ethical nursing practice?

Respecting a client's right to refuse treatment Signup and view all the answers

What are nurses required to report as illegal activities?

Taking opioids home Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of violating HIPAA?

Discussing a client's personal information in a nurse station Signup and view all the answers

What does malpractice in nursing involve?

Failing to check the dose on a medication vial, resulting in harm to the client Signup and view all the answers

What is an ethical key term in nursing related to avoiding harm?

Non-maleficence Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ethics and Legal Terms in Nursing

HIPAA violations include over-sharing personal information and sharing specific details about labs and diagnoses with unauthorized individuals
NCLEX legal terms include abandonment (leaving a client without transferring care) and negligence (failure to provide adequate care)
Malpractice refers to bad practice resulting in provable damage to the client
Physical and verbal abuse in nursing includes assault, battery, false imprisonment, and defamation of character
Ethical key terms in nursing include autonomy (client's right to make medical decisions), advocacy (protecting client's health and safety), beneficence (benefiting the client), fidelity (following through with commitments), justice (treating people fairly), non-maleficence (avoiding harm), and veracity (telling the truth)
Examples of ethical nursing practices include respecting a client's right to refuse treatment and providing care equally regardless of race, gender, and religion
Nurses are required to report any illegal activities, such as taking opioids home or sharing usernames and passwords
Violating HIPAA by discussing a client's personal information in a nurse station or calling a client's full legal name in the waiting room
NCLEX legal terms like negligence also cover scenarios such as withholding a cancer diagnosis from a client
Malpractice in nursing may occur when a nurse fails to check the dose on a medication vial, resulting in harm to the client
Physical and verbal abuse in nursing includes making rude comments or insulting remarks that harm a client's reputation
Ethical key terms in nursing also involve staying faithful to commitments, avoiding causing harm, and being honest with clients about their medical conditions

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Test your knowledge of ethics and legal terms in nursing with this quiz. Explore topics such as HIPAA violations, NCLEX legal terms, malpractice, abuse, and ethical nursing practices. Enhance your understanding of key concepts essential for ethical and legal decision-making in nursing.