Legal& Ethical

Laurel was admitted to the intensive care unit. He is not sure of his prognosis and insists on signing a statement to express end of life wishes. Which document will she sign?

• Confidential treatment

• Ethical treatment

• Informed consent

• Living will

A nursing assistant was accused of negligence. What did he/she most likely do?

• Ambulated the patient down the hall as ordered

• Assisted the patient with bathing

• Failed to put up the side rails of the bed

• Fed the patient his/her dinner late

A medical assistant was fired from a medical practice and has been making negative, untrue statements about one of the physicians. The assistant could be charged with:

• Defamation

• Immorality

• Invasion of privacy

• Negligence

Madison stole a patient' ring and another patient's medication. These were violations of:

• Civil law

• Criminal law

• Ethics

• Invasion of patient privacy

Kyle calls Dr. Reister's office to make a new patient appointment. The receptionist makes the appointment. What part of the contract is the appointment?

• Acceptance

• Capacity

• Consideration

• Offer

Bethany called Mrs. Glance an "old Hag." Mrs. Glance is suing Bethany for:

• Malpractice

• Negligence

• Physical abuse

• Verbal abuse

When Brandon cares for patients, he always follows procedures just as he learned in a nursing assistant course. This illustrates the legal obligation he has to provide:

• Clean care

• Good care

• Reasonable care

• Step by step care

A patient decides to have an abortion. The nurse comments. "I would never allow my daughter to do this!" The nurse has violated which behavior?

• Educational

• Ethical

• Legal

• Nurse law

What do stopping the use of a feeding tube and withholding CPR on a patient have in common?

• Abortion

• End of life dilemmas

• Organ donation

• Research treatment

When Arianna was admitted to a long term care facility, she was evaluated for memory, habits, and hobbies. Which patient rights legislation requires this evaluation?

• HIPAA

• Nursing Home Reform Act

• Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

• Patient Self Determination Act