CHAPTER 3 Ethics, Law, and Delegation in Nursing

Front

The nurse in a hospital emergency department (ED) is caring for a patient diagnosed with Ebola. The hospital director does not want news of the disease to become public and requests the illness not be reported to any outside sources. Which decision would the nurse make?

Back

Report the disease to the CDC in compliance with the statute that requires mandatory reporting.

Front

The nurse is caring for a patient scheduled for surgery. The nurse overhears the nursing assistant tell the patient, "My mother suffered terribly and died after this same surgery. You better think about it." Which is the nurse's first action?

Back

Ask the patient to share questions and concerns.

Front

A nurse educator is preparing a presentation for the staff nurses about liability. Which part of the presentation will the nurse educator plan to emphasize the most?

Back

The necessity for the nurse to develop a trusting relationship with each patient

Front

A patient experienced a brainstem stroke and has no active brain waves. The family wants the patient removed from life support. Which action by the nurse is ethical?

Back

Provide the family with care and support.

Front

The nurse is providing care for a patient who signed an informed consent form for surgery. The nurse overhears the patient state a change of mind regarding the surgery. A family member states, "You need the surgery, and I will not let you back out." Which action would the nurse take as a patient advocate?

Back

Ask the patient about thoughts and feelings regarding the surgery.

Answer explanation

Front

A patient tells the nurse, "I am leaving the hospital and firing my doctor. I have been here three days, and no one knows what's wrong with me." The nurse presents the form below. Which purpose does the form fulfill?

Back

Documents that leaving is against medical advice

Front

The nurse is on an airplane when another passenger becomes short of breath. The flight attendant asks for assistance from anyone with medical training. When the nurse's traveling companion suggests that the nurse assist, the nurse states, "I am not risking legal repercussions in this setting." Which should the nurse consider?

Back

The Good Samaritan Law will protect the nurse.

Front

Which specific type of law has the greatest impact on the profession of nursing? Options: Civil, Judicial, Statutory, Constitutional

Back

Statutory

Front

The nurse works in a hospital that uses electronic health records (EHRs). Which situation violates the Security Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

Back

Failing to report a breach in the use of one's password

Front

The nurse is unsure where to get mandatory continuing education hours. Which sources can the nurse manager suggest?

Back

Attend the programs offered by the hospital.