UOP) NSG 426 INTEGRITY IN PRACTICE (ETHIC & LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS) COMPREHENSIVE FINAL
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UOP) NSG 426 INTEGRITY IN PRACTICE (ETHIC & LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS) COMPREHENSIVE FINALUOP) NSG 426 INTEGRITY IN PRACTICE (ETHIC & LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS) COMPREHENSIVE FINALUOP) NSG 426 INTEGRITY IN PRACTICE (ETHIC & LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS) COMPREHENSIVE FINAL
Integrity in Practice:
Ethic & Legal
Considerations
Final Exam Review
Q&A
2024
,1. A nurse finds a colleague has made a medication error but corrected it
before any harm was done. What is the most appropriate action?
- A) Ignore the incident since no harm was done.
- B) Report the incident to a supervisor.
- C) Discuss the error with the colleague and suggest ways to prevent
future errors.
- D) Document the error in the patient's file.
Answer: B) Reporting the incident ensures that the error is
acknowledged and addressed, promoting a culture of safety and integrity.
2. When obtaining consent for a procedure, what is the nurse's
responsibility?
- A) Ensure the patient signs the consent form.
- B) Explain the risks and benefits of the procedure.
- C) Verify the physician has discussed the procedure with the patient.
- D) All of the above.
Answer: D) The nurse must ensure informed consent by verifying that
the patient understands the procedure and its implications.
3. A nurse overhears another staff member making derogatory comments
about a patient's ethnicity. What is the most appropriate response?
- A) Confront the staff member privately.
- B) Report the behavior to a supervisor.
- C) Ignore the comments to avoid conflict.
- D) Join in to fit in with the staff.
Answer: B) Reporting the behavior upholds the professional and ethical
standards of nursing practice.
4. A patient refuses a life-saving treatment due to religious beliefs. How
should the nurse proceed?
- A) Respect the patient's decision and provide support.
- B) Try to convince the patient to accept the treatment.
- C) Inform the family and seek their intervention.
- D) Administer the treatment against the patient's wishes.
Answer: A) The nurse should respect the patient's autonomy and beliefs
while providing the necessary support.
, 5. A nurse is asked to administer a higher dose of medication than
prescribed. What should be done?
- A) Follow the orders without question.
- B) Refuse to administer the medication.
- C) Clarify the order with the prescribing physician.
- D) Consult the nursing supervisor.
Answer: C) Clarifying the order ensures patient safety and adherence to
proper medication protocols.
6. In the case of a suspected domestic abuse victim, what is the nurse's
legal obligation?
- A) Report the suspicion to authorities.
- B) Provide the patient with resources for help.
- C) Document the findings in the patient's record.
- D) All of the above.
Answer: D) The nurse has a duty to report, provide resources, and
document any suspicions of abuse.
7. A nurse discovers a privacy breach involving a patient's medical
records. What is the first step?
- A) Notify the patient.
- B) Report the breach to the compliance officer.
- C) Try to determine who is responsible.
- D) Cover up the breach to protect the hospital's reputation.
Answer: B) Reporting the breach is crucial to address the issue and
prevent further violations.
8. When delegating tasks to a nursing assistant, what must the nurse
consider?
- A) The complexity of the task.
- B) The assistant's level of training and competence.
- C) The patient's condition.
- D) All of the above.
Answer: D) The nurse must consider all these factors to ensure safe and
effective delegation.
9. A nurse is offered a gift by a patient's family for providing excellent
care. What is the appropriate action?
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