25 Questions
What is the primary responsibility of a nursing student in a clinical setting?
Practicing individually and being held accountable for their own actions
What is the primary goal of a nursing student in a clinical setting?
To provide safe and effective care to patients
What is the role of a nurse in a clinical setting?
To provide safe and effective care to patients
What is the significance of incident reports in a clinical setting?
They are used to document incidents and ensure patient safety
What is the primary goal of a nurse in a clinical setting?
To provide safe and effective care to patients
A patient is 17 years old and married. Who can sign the consent to treatment forms?
The patient, as an emancipated minor
What is the primary purpose of informed consent in healthcare?
To ensure patient autonomy and decision-making
What type of law is most relevant to a nurse's practice in a healthcare setting?
Administrative law
A patient is refusing a recommended treatment, citing a conflict with their personal beliefs. What is the nurse's role in this situation?
To respect the patient's autonomy and decision-making
What is the primary role of an ethics committee in a healthcare setting?
To provide guidance on ethically complex cases and promote ethical decision-making
What should a nurse do if they witness a coworker's behavior that could compromise patient care?
Report the situation to the nurse supervisor immediately
A patient's family is concerned about the patient's treatment plan. How should the nurse respond?
Provide a way to address the family's concerns and advocate for the patient to make an informed decision
What is the primary role of an ethics committee in a healthcare setting?
To address ethical dilemmas and develop policies for ethical care
A nurse is concerned about a colleague's behavior that may compromise patient care. What should the nurse do first?
Report the behavior to the nurse supervisor immediately
What is the primary goal of informed consent in healthcare?
To respects the patient's autonomy and decision-making capacity
What is considered a violation of patient confidentiality?
Taking home patient information without permission
What is the consequence of failing to communicate and/or act on reported findings?
Harm to the patient
What is the term for the premature cessation of professional care without notice or the patient's permission?
Abandonment
What is the role of the nurse manager in promoting nursing professionalism?
Reminding nurses of their professional responsibilities
What is the primary goal of maintaining patient confidentiality?
To protect the patient's autonomy and privacy
What is the nurse's primary responsibility when a patient decides to discontinue their medication?
To notify the RN in charge and primary health-care provider of the patient's decision
What is a violation of a patient's rights in a healthcare setting?
Forcing medications on a patient
What should a nurse do when a patient refuses a treatment option?
Discuss all options with the patient and respect their decision
What is the purpose of discussing treatment options with a patient?
To respect the patient's autonomy and allow them to make informed decisions
What is the nurse's role in conflict resolution in a healthcare setting?
To respect the patient's autonomy and advocate for their rights
Test your understanding of statutory laws affecting nurses, integrated processes, and accountability in nursing practice. This quiz assesses your knowledge of professional standards and coordinated care.
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