Chp 3 - laws and ethics prepU
Following a neonatal death, a maternity nurse has become named in a malpractice suit. When evaluating the nurse's actions, the court will compare the nurse's actions to:
the practice norms of nurses in similar circumstances
What are standards for decision-making that endure for a significant time in one's life?
values
The new nurse is being oriented to the unit and is assigned an experienced nurse to work with during the orientation. What are positive modeling experiences for the new nurse? Select all that apply.
- The nurse organizes the day by obtaining reports, completing assessments, charting the assessments, and administering 0900 medications starting at 0830. - The nurse contacts the primary care provider to clarify a new prescription for a medication dose.
which are torts rather than crimes?
- assault - defamation of character - negligence
The nurse participates in a religion that prohibits abortion. The nurse is to provide care to a client who is seeking an abortion because continuing the pregnancy will threaten the client's life. Place in order the steps the nurse should use to guide ethical decision-making. Use all options.
-Assess the client's overall situation. -Identify the nurse's ethical problem. -List options and weigh consequences. -Implement (apply) one's decision. -Evaluate one's decision.
Which nursing student would most likely be held liable for negligence?
A nursing student administers medication to a resident while working as an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) at a local nursing home.
Which nursing student would most likely be held liable for negligence?
a nursing student administers medication to a resident while working as an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) at a local nursing home
A client admitted to the mental health unit has exhibited physical behaviors that put him and others at risk. The nurse applies four-point restraints on the client without obtaining a physician's order or the client's consent. The nurse is at risk of being accused of:
battery
An RN enters a client's room and observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) forcefully pushing a client down on the bed. The client starts crying and informs the UAP of the need to go to the bathroom. What action is the RN witnessing that should be immediately reported to the supervisor?
battery
Which ethical principle refers to the obligation to do good?
beneficence
A nurse observes another nurse place an unused dose of narcotics in their pocket. If caught, the nurse could be charged with which type of crime?
misdemeanor
The client being admitted to the oncology unit conveys wishes regarding resuscitation in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest. The nurse advises the client that it would be in the client's best interest to obtain which document?
a living will
Which theory of ethics prioritizes the nurse's relationship with clients and the nurse's character in the practice of ethical nursing?
care based ethics
what is the legal source of rules of conduct for nurses?
nurse practice acts
The client is a 2-month-old infant extremely ill from herpes simplex virus (HSV) sepsis. The parents have decided to stop additional medical intervention and allow the infant to pass away naturally. One parent does not want relatives to know that they plan to stop pursuing aggressive medical treatment because it is against their family's religious beliefs to withdraw medical support. What does the nurse tell the client's parent?
Yes, it is his or her decision who to inform about the family's medical decision.
A client refuses to have pain medication administered by injection. The nurse states, "If you don't let me give you the shot, I will get help to hold you down and give it." What tort may the nurse be committing?
assault
A client diagnosed with cancer has met with the oncologist and is now weighing whether to undergo chemotherapy or radiation for treatment. This client is demonstrating which ethical principle in making this decision?
autonomy
what ethical principle refers to the obligation to do good?
beneficence
a nurse is one of the Catholic Faith and votes pro-life. This nurse is considered to have
personal values
During the admission assessment of a client with a suspected mandibular fracture, the client discloses to the nurse that the injury results from the client's spouse hitting the client. Which action should the nurse prioritize when responding to this disclosure?
reporting the abuse to the appropriate authorities
A client with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer has been presented with the treatment options, but wishes to defer any decisions to an uncle, who acts in the role of a family patriarch within the client's culture. The client's right to self-determination is best protected by:
respecting the desire to have the uncle make choices on the client's behalf
which of the following illustrates the activity of acting in values clarification?
respecting the human dignity of all clients
A client who is cognitively impaired is scheduled to undergo surgery. The nurse demonstrates understanding of the principle of autonomy and checks the client's health record to ensure that consent has been obtained from which person?
surrogate decision maker
what is the term for the beliefs held by the individual about what matters?
values
The nurse reports a nursing colleague on the unit who is lethargic and verbally responds in a slow manner. This is an example of:
whistle-blowing
