chapter 3
25 Questions
2 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the primary responsibility of a nursing student in a clinical setting?

  • Practicing under the license of the nurse in the hospital setting
  • Practicing individually and being held accountable for their own actions (correct)
  • Practicing under the guidance of a senior nurse
  • Practicing under the license of their nursing instructor in the clinical setting
  • What is the primary goal of a nursing student in a clinical setting?

  • To practice under the guidance of a senior nurse
  • To assist the nurse in the hospital setting
  • To complete tasks assigned by their nursing instructor
  • To provide safe and effective care to patients (correct)
  • What is the role of a nurse in a clinical setting?

  • To provide safe and effective care to patients (correct)
  • To provide guidance to nursing students
  • To assist nursing students
  • To supervise nursing students
  • What is the significance of incident reports in a clinical setting?

    <p>They are used to document incidents and ensure patient safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of a nurse in a clinical setting?

    <p>To provide safe and effective care to patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient is 17 years old and married. Who can sign the consent to treatment forms?

    <p>The patient, as an emancipated minor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of informed consent in healthcare?

    <p>To ensure patient autonomy and decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of law is most relevant to a nurse's practice in a healthcare setting?

    <p>Administrative law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient is refusing a recommended treatment, citing a conflict with their personal beliefs. What is the nurse's role in this situation?

    <p>To respect the patient's autonomy and decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of an ethics committee in a healthcare setting?

    <p>To provide guidance on ethically complex cases and promote ethical decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a nurse do if they witness a coworker's behavior that could compromise patient care?

    <p>Report the situation to the nurse supervisor immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient's family is concerned about the patient's treatment plan. How should the nurse respond?

    <p>Provide a way to address the family's concerns and advocate for the patient to make an informed decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of an ethics committee in a healthcare setting?

    <p>To address ethical dilemmas and develop policies for ethical care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A nurse is concerned about a colleague's behavior that may compromise patient care. What should the nurse do first?

    <p>Report the behavior to the nurse supervisor immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of informed consent in healthcare?

    <p>To respects the patient's autonomy and decision-making capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a violation of patient confidentiality?

    <p>Taking home patient information without permission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of failing to communicate and/or act on reported findings?

    <p>Harm to the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the premature cessation of professional care without notice or the patient's permission?

    <p>Abandonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the nurse manager in promoting nursing professionalism?

    <p>Reminding nurses of their professional responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of maintaining patient confidentiality?

    <p>To protect the patient's autonomy and privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nurse's primary responsibility when a patient decides to discontinue their medication?

    <p>To notify the RN in charge and primary health-care provider of the patient's decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a violation of a patient's rights in a healthcare setting?

    <p>Forcing medications on a patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a nurse do when a patient refuses a treatment option?

    <p>Discuss all options with the patient and respect their decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of discussing treatment options with a patient?

    <p>To respect the patient's autonomy and allow them to make informed decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nurse's role in conflict resolution in a healthcare setting?

    <p>To respect the patient's autonomy and advocate for their rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Nursing Laws and Regulations Overview
    21 questions
    Philippine Nursing Laws Quiz
    11 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser