Foundations of nursing ch 3 ethics law and delegation

Question 1

Restraints can only be used if a patient is a danger to himself or others

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Written document that provides guidance for medical decision making if patient is unable to speak or is incompetent

Accepted Answer

advance directive

Question 3

Which is NOT one of the 5 rights of delegation?

Accepted Answer

right time of day

Question 4

to give permission, to agree

Accepted Answer

consent

Question 5

A co-worker who makes a lot of sexual jokes and likes to rub your shoulders may be guilty of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Which is worse---negligence or malpractice?

Accepted Answer

malpractice

Question 7

to touch an individual without consent

Accepted Answer

battery

Question 8

Maria goes on break and asks a co-worker to watch her patients. She is guilty of abandonment of her patients.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

How can a nurse participate in professional development/continuing education?

Accepted Answer

read nursing journals, take college courses in nursing, attend employer trainings, attend nursing seminars and workshops

Question 10

Who is responsible to administer and enforce the nurse practice act?

Accepted Answer

the Board of Nursing

Question 11

Awareness and insight into the feelings and emotions of people

Accepted Answer

empathy

Question 12

The doctor can give test results to Mr. Smith's wife without his permission.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Which is a common reason for lawsuits against nurses?

Accepted Answer

medication errors

Question 14

Drugs that are regulated by law and have the potential for abuse are called...

Accepted Answer

controlled substances

Question 15

HIPAA is basically a law to protect patient health information

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Laws that protect the public or society in general

Accepted Answer

criminal laws

Question 17

You have a client who is fearful, depressed and avoids social situation. You suspect...

Accepted Answer

emotional abuse

Question 18

Which of the following is a violation of professional boundaries?

Accepted Answer

accessing a patient's bank account, dating a patient, accepting a $100 gift card from a patient

Question 19

Which issue do you NOT have to report to police?

Accepted Answer

heart attack

Question 20

To stand up for a patient's best interest...

Accepted Answer

advocate

Questions 20