81 Questions
Which of the following is a psychosocial aspect related to anxiety in medical situations?
All of the above
Which of the following is a psychosocial aspect related to fear in long-term illness?
All of the above
Which of the following is a psychosocial aspect related to stress in illness?
Loss of function
What is one of the nursing care strategies for psychosocial aspects?
Providing emotional support
Which of the following is a stress reduction technique recommended for individuals in medical situations?
Verbalization
What is one of the stress reduction techniques recommended for individuals in medical situations?
Exercise
Which of the following is an ethical principle that requires nurses to act in the best interest of the patient?
Beneficence
What is the ethical principle that involves being faithful to the nursing profession and providing safe, competent care?
Fidelity
Which ethical principle requires nurses to be honest in their interactions with patients and colleagues?
Veracity
What is the term used to describe the violation of civil law that causes harm or injury to an individual or their property?
Tort
Which legal term refers to the act of purposely threatening physical harm to an individual?
Assault
What law provides immunity from liability to voluntary caregivers at the scene of accidents and emergencies?
Good Samaritan Law
Which organization establishes guidelines that stress the importance of nurses participating in continuing education and evidence-based practice?
The American Nurses Association
Which of the following statements is true about the Nurse Practice Act?
It defines the practice of nursing and establishes standards for nurses
What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics for nurses?
To describe ideal behavior for nurses
What actions can LPNs not perform in New York according to the Nurse Practice Act?
Develop nursing care plans or provide mental health counseling
What is the purpose of the Standards of Nursing Practice?
To ensure integrity and safety
Which statement is true about compliance with state regulations?
It clarifies roles and responsibilities within the nursing profession
Which religious group refuses blood transfusions even in life-threatening situations?
Jehovah's Witnesses
Which religious group requires health-care providers to be of the same gender?
Hinduism
Which religious group considers prayer as the antidote for any illness?
Christian Scientist
Which religious group has dietary restrictions that include not eating dairy products and meat together?
Orthodox Judaism
Which religious group prefers to die at home and may refuse life support if there is no hope for a reasonable recovery?
Islam (Muslim)
Which religious group requires circumcision to be performed on the 8th day of life?
Orthodox Judaism
Which of the following is an example of an incident report?
A report recounting a client's fall
What is the purpose of informed consent?
To allow patients to make informed decisions about medical treatment
When can health information be revealed without the client's prior approval?
When reporting vital statistics such as births and deaths
What are advanced directives?
Documents that allow patients to state their wishes for end-of-life care
What is the duty of a nurse when witnessing a patient/legal representative signature on a consent form?
To witness the signature after the procedure/surgery has been explained by the physician
What can happen if a healthcare provider fails to report suspected or witnessed child or elder abuse?
They may face fines and imprisonment
According to the Nurse Practice Act, LPNs in New York are not allowed to perform which of the following actions?
Perform nursing assessments
What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics for nurses?
To ensure integrity and safety in nursing care
Which organization's Code of Ethics stresses the importance of nurses participating in continuing education and evidence-based practice?
The American Nurses Association
What is the purpose of the Standards of Nursing Practice?
To enforce standards of care
Which statement is true about compliance with state regulations?
Compliance with state regulations includes defining nursing practice
Which religious group requires health-care providers to be of the same gender?
Islam
Which of the following is a psychosocial aspect related to anxiety in medical situations?
Inability to pay medical bills
What is one of the nursing care strategies for psychosocial aspects?
Providing emotional support
Which of the following is a stressor that can contribute to fear in long-term illness?
Financial issues
What is one of the stress reduction techniques recommended for individuals in medical situations?
Verbalization
Which of the following is a psychosocial aspect related to stress in illness?
Loss of function
What is one of the stress reduction techniques recommended for individuals in medical situations?
Relaxation techniques
Which of the following ethical principles involves making impartial and fair decisions regarding patient care without regard to race, age, sexual orientation, or economic status?
Justice
What is the term for a choice between two undesirable alternatives that occurs when individual values and laws conflict?
Ethical dilemma
What is the principle of truth-telling that requires nurses to be honest in their interactions with patients and colleagues?
Veracity
What is the term for a wrong against an individual or their property, which is a violation of civil law?
Tort
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?
Felony
What is the term for the act of touch an individual without their consent?
Battery
Which religious group requires health-care providers to be of the same gender?
Hinduism
Which religious group has dietary restrictions that include not eating dairy products and meat together?
Orthodox Judaism
Which religious group refuses blood transfusions even in life-threatening situations?
Jehovah's Witnesses
Which religious group prefers to die at home and may refuse life support if there is no hope for a reasonable recovery?
Hinduism
Which religious group requires circumcision to be performed on the 8th day of life?
Orthodox Judaism
Which religious group has the belief that prayer is the antidote for any illness?
Christian Scientist
Which of the following is an example of an incident that would require an incident report?
A medication error
What is the purpose of informed consent?
To allow medical treatment or surgical procedures
Which of the following is an example of an advanced directive?
Living Will
When can health information be revealed without the client's prior approval?
Reporting vital statistics
What is the consequence of failure to report abuse as a healthcare provider?
Fines, license actions, or imprisonment
What is considered abandonment in the nurse-patient relationship?
Terminating the relationship without making arrangements for continued nursing care
Which religious group requires health-care providers to be of the same gender?
Hinduism
Which religious group has dietary restrictions that include not eating dairy products and meat together?
Orthodox Judaism
Which religious group believes that prayer is the antidote for any illness?
Christian Scientist
Which of the following ethical principles requires nurses to be honest in their interactions with patients and colleagues?
Veracity
What is the role of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?
All of the above
What is the term for a wrong against an individual or their property, which is a violation of civil law?
Tort
Which of the following actions are LPNs not allowed to perform in New York according to the Nurse Practice Act?
Provide clinical services that require nursing or medical assessments
What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
To define nursing practice and establish standards for nurses
Which organization establishes guidelines stressing the importance of nurses participating in continuing education and evidence-based practice?
The American Nurses Association
Which of the following is a psychosocial aspect related to fear in medical situations?
Financial concerns
What is one of the nursing care strategies for psychosocial aspects?
Providing emotional support
What can be a source of anxiety in medical situations?
Financial concerns
Which of the following is an example of an incident that would require an incident report?
A patient falling and sustaining an injury
What is the purpose of advanced directives?
To provide guidelines for making medical decisions in the event of incapacitation
When is it necessary to obtain specific authorization from a client to release medical information to family, friends, or attorneys?
Only if the client withholds health information
Which of the following can be a cause of anxiety in patients?
Medical procedures
What can fear be related to in patients?
Financial issues with long term illness
How can nursing care help in reducing stress in patients?
Providing emotional support & recommending referrals
Which of the following is a psychosocial aspect related to anxiety in medical situations?
Inability to pay medical bills
What can fear in long-term illness be related to?
Financial issues
What can stress in illness be related to?
Loss of function
Study Notes
Key Points of the Nurse Practice Act and Ethical Principles
- The Nurse Practice Act is a set of rules and regulations 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, as well as standards of conduct.
- The Nurse Practice Act sets the scope of practice for nurses, outlining 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 offer clinical services that require nursing or medical assessments.
- The Nurse Practice Act is accompanied by a Code of Ethics, which provides guidelines for professional behavior, including integrity, safety, competence, and personal and professional growth.
- The American Nurses Association (ANA) has its own Code of Ethic that emphasizes the importance of continuing education and evidence-based practice.
- Ethical dilemmas can arise when individual values and laws conflict, and nurses must consider these issues when advocating for patients and families.
- Nurses are expected to uphold ethical principles such as beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, accountability, autonomy, fidelity, and veracity in their practice.
- Ethics committees play a role in policy-making and advising on ethical issues, protecting clients' best interests and avoiding legal conflicts.
- Students entering the nursing profession are held to the same confidentiality rules and regulations as licensed health-care providers.
- LPNs, as active participants in the healthcare team, work under the supervision of RNs, physicians, or dentists, providing bedside care, wound care, administering medication, monitoring clients, and reporting and documenting.
- Legal terminology relevant to nursing includes liability, torts (such as negligence and malpractice), felonies, assault, battery, false imprisonment, slander, and libel. Nurses must be aware of these terms and their implications.
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides regulations for safeguarding health information, requiring consent for disclosure, discretion in sharing verbal information, and protection of electronic data.
Quiz: Protecting Medical Information and Confidentiality Test your knowledge on protecting medical information and maintaining confidentiality when dealing with a client's health insurance company. Learn about the importance of obtaining signed releases, using discretion when sharing verbal information, safeguarding written and electronic data, and obtaining specific authorizations. Strengthen your understanding of the duty to protect confidentiality and the steps necessary to ensure the privacy of sensitive medical information.
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