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Which of the following is NOT allowed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in New York?
Which of the following is NOT allowed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in New York?
What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
What does compliance with state regulations include?
What does compliance with state regulations include?
Which organization establishes guidelines for nurses to participate in continuing education and evidence-based practice?
Which organization establishes guidelines for nurses to participate in continuing education and evidence-based practice?
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What does the Code of Ethics for nurses emphasize?
What does the Code of Ethics for nurses emphasize?
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What is the scope of practice for nurses?
What is the scope of practice for nurses?
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What is the purpose of the Standards of Nursing Practice?
What is the purpose of the Standards of Nursing Practice?
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Which ethical principle requires nurses to provide care that reflects standards to avoid or minimize risk to the patient, healthcare team, or organization?
Which ethical principle requires nurses to provide care that reflects standards to avoid or minimize risk to the patient, healthcare team, or organization?
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What does autonomy mean in the context of nursing ethics?
What does autonomy mean in the context of nursing ethics?
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Which ethical principle involves being true to the nursing profession and honoring the responsibility of providing safe, competent high-quality nursing care?
Which ethical principle involves being true to the nursing profession and honoring the responsibility of providing safe, competent high-quality nursing care?
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What is the role of an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) within the healthcare team?
What is the role of an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) within the healthcare team?
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Which legal terminology refers to a wrong against an individual or their property, violating civil law?
Which legal terminology refers to a wrong against an individual or their property, violating civil law?
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What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan Law?
What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan Law?
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What does HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulate in terms of health information?
What does HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulate in terms of health information?
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Which of the following is true about medical information shared with a client's health insurance company?
Which of the following is true about medical information shared with a client's health insurance company?
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What should be done to protect the confidentiality of information stored on computers?
What should be done to protect the confidentiality of information stored on computers?
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In what situations can health information be revealed without the client's prior approval?
In what situations can health information be revealed without the client's prior approval?
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What is the purpose of obtaining informed consent?
What is the purpose of obtaining informed consent?
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Who is responsible for providing explanations for informed consent?
Who is responsible for providing explanations for informed consent?
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What should be considered when witnessing a patient/legal representative signature on a consent form?
What should be considered when witnessing a patient/legal representative signature on a consent form?
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What are advanced directives?
What are advanced directives?
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Which of the following is true about student nurses at VEEB?
Which of the following is true about student nurses at VEEB?
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What is the definition of religion according to the text?
What is the definition of religion according to the text?
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What are health care decisions sometimes based on?
What are health care decisions sometimes based on?
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What is the definition of culture according to the text?
What is the definition of culture according to the text?
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What are the psychosocial aspects that can influence health according to the text?
What are the psychosocial aspects that can influence health according to the text?
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What is one way to foster stress reduction according to the text?
What is one way to foster stress reduction according to the text?
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What is the role of nursing care in relation to psychosocial aspects according to the text?
What is the role of nursing care in relation to psychosocial aspects according to the text?
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What can fear be related to according to the text?
What can fear be related to according to the text?
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What can stress be related to according to the text?
What can stress be related to according to the text?
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Which ethical principle requires nurses to make impartial, fair decisions regarding patient care without regard to a patient's race, age, sexual orientation, or economic status?
Which ethical principle requires nurses to make impartial, fair decisions regarding patient care without regard to a patient's race, age, sexual orientation, or economic status?
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What is the legal term for a wrong against an individual or their property, which can result in a violation of civil law?
What is the legal term for a wrong against an individual or their property, which can result in a violation of civil law?
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What is the term for a crime, typically one involving violence, that is usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death?
What is the term for a crime, typically one involving violence, that is usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death?
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What is the term for purposely threatening physical harm to an individual?
What is the term for purposely threatening physical harm to an individual?
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What is the term for touching an individual without their consent?
What is the term for touching an individual without their consent?
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What is the term for preventing a person from leaving or restricting their movement within a facility?
What is the term for preventing a person from leaving or restricting their movement within a facility?
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What is the term for written words about another that are untrue and damage a person's reputation?
What is the term for written words about another that are untrue and damage a person's reputation?
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Which of the following is NOT allowed for LPNs under New York law?
Which of the following is NOT allowed for LPNs under New York law?
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What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
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Which organization is responsible for establishing guidelines for nurses to participate in continuing education and evidence-based practice?
Which organization is responsible for establishing guidelines for nurses to participate in continuing education and evidence-based practice?
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What is the role of an LPN within the healthcare team?
What is the role of an LPN within the healthcare team?
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What does compliance with state regulations include?
What does compliance with state regulations include?
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What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics for nurses?
What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics for nurses?
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What does the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics emphasize?
What does the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics emphasize?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences health according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences health according to the text?
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What is the main purpose of nursing care in relation to psychosocial aspects according to the text?
What is the main purpose of nursing care in relation to psychosocial aspects according to the text?
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What can anxiety be related to according to the text?
What can anxiety be related to according to the text?
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What is the definition of culture according to the text?
What is the definition of culture according to the text?
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What is the main purpose of obtaining informed consent according to the text?
What is the main purpose of obtaining informed consent according to the text?
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What is the main purpose of the Good Samaritan Law according to the text?
What is the main purpose of the Good Samaritan Law according to the text?
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What does HIPAA regulate in terms of health information according to the text?
What does HIPAA regulate in terms of health information according to the text?
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What is the role of student nurses at VEEB according to the text?
What is the role of student nurses at VEEB according to the text?
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What is one way to foster stress reduction according to the text?
What is one way to foster stress reduction according to the text?
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Which of the following is an example of when health information can be revealed without the client's prior approval?
Which of the following is an example of when health information can be revealed without the client's prior approval?
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Who is responsible for providing the explanations for informed consent?
Who is responsible for providing the explanations for informed consent?
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Which document allows patients to state their wishes for end-of-life care in case they become incapacitated?
Which document allows patients to state their wishes for end-of-life care in case they become incapacitated?
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What is the purpose of incident/accident reports?
What is the purpose of incident/accident reports?
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What is considered abandonment in nursing?
What is considered abandonment in nursing?
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What is the consequence of failure to report abuse as a healthcare provider?
What is the consequence of failure to report abuse as a healthcare provider?
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Who is responsible for witnessing the patient/legal representative's signature on the consent form?
Who is responsible for witnessing the patient/legal representative's signature on the consent form?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an advanced directive?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an advanced directive?
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Who is responsible for providing explanations for informed consent?
Who is responsible for providing explanations for informed consent?
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What is the purpose of an incident report?
What is the purpose of an incident report?
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What is the definition of abandonment in nursing?
What is the definition of abandonment in nursing?
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When should consent forms be signed?
When should consent forms be signed?
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What is the duty of a healthcare provider in terms of reporting patient abuse?
What is the duty of a healthcare provider in terms of reporting patient abuse?
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What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan Law?
What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan Law?
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Study Notes
Overview of Nurse Practice Act and Ethical Principles
- Nurse Practice Act is a set of rules established by the government to protect the public and define nursing practice.
- Each state has its own Nurse Practice Act, which includes definitions of nursing and LPN roles, elements of unprofessional conduct, and the functions of the State Board of Nursing.
- The Nurse Practice Act clarifies the scope of practice for nurses, specifying what actions they can or cannot perform under their professional license.
- In New York, LPNs are not allowed to practice nursing independently, perform assessments or triage, develop care plans, provide mental health counseling, or perform clinical services requiring nursing or medical assessments.
- The Code of Ethics serves as a model for personal conduct and includes principles such as ensuring integrity, safety, competence, and personal and professional growth.
- The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics emphasizes the importance of continuing education and evidence-based practice.
- Nurses are required to act in a professional manner, follow ethical principles such as beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, accountability, autonomy, fidelity, and veracity.
- Ethical dilemmas may arise when individual values conflict with laws, and nurses must consider patient advocacy, personal beliefs, and legal obligations.
- LPNs are held to the same confidentiality rules and regulations as licensed healthcare providers.
- LPNs work under the supervision of RNs, physicians, or dentists and provide bedside care, wound care, administer medications, and monitor client status.
- Legal terminology relevant to nursing includes liability, torts (violations of civil law), negligence, misconduct, malpractice, felonies, assault, battery, false imprisonment, slander, and libel.
- The Good Samaritan Law provides immunity to voluntary caregivers at accident or emergency sites, while HIPAA regulations protect patient confidentiality and require safeguarding of health information.
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Protecting Patient Confidentiality Quiz: Learn the importance of safeguarding medical information and maintaining confidentiality when sharing it with health insurance companies. Test your knowledge on obtaining signed releases, using discretion when sharing verbal information, and protecting written and electronic data. Discover the necessary steps to protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality in the healthcare industry.