N120 Exam 2 Gidden 42

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What is a living will

It is a written document that directs treatment according to the client's wishes, in case of a terminal illness or condition

a quasi-intentional tort occurring during the practice of nursing

It is an act that lacks intent but involves volitional action such as invasion of privacy and defamation of character

Litigation resulting from improper restraint use is a common nursing legal issue. A nursing student is listing points related to the use of restraints. Which factor needs correction

Restraints can be used anytime without a written order from the healthcare provider

Kohlberg's theory is an individual in if he or she wants to modify a law if it is not fair to a particular group

Universal ethical principle orientation

What stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development defines "right" by the decision of the conscience

Universal ethical principle orientation

Which of the following legal defenses are the most important for a nurse to develop

accountability

assault

any action that places the client or the nurse in fear of a harmful or offensive contact without consent.

battery

any intentional touching without consent

A nurse who promotes freedom of choice for clients in decision-making best supports which principle

autonomy

right task

delegating a task that is repetitive, requires less supervision, and has predictable results

RIGHT PERSON

delegating a task to the correct person who has the ability to perform said task

A nurse administers intravenous (IV) therapy to the wrong client. What possible legal complications might the nurse face in such situation?

malpractice

False imprisonment

occurs with unjustified restraint of a person without legal warrant.

accountability

professional obligation of a nurse to assume responsibility for actions

right supervision

providing appropriate monitoring, evaluation, and feedback of the delegated task

perseverance

requires the nurse to be cautious of an easy answer. If the nurse clarifies some information after talking to the client directly, he or she demonstrates perseverance.

Which right of delegation refers to the giving of clear, concise descriptions of a task to the delegatee?

right communication

autonomy

A client is presented with the treatment option of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). After discussion with staff members, the client requests that a family member be called to help make the decision about this treatment

The nurse finds that an 80-year-old client's family is not caring for the client properly. Which action of the nurse indicates leadership quality?

Advocating on behalf of the client

An unemancipated pediatric client is to undergo a medical procedure. Who is the appropriate authority to provide consent?

Either of the child's parents


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