NURS406 Chapter 6 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
Which statement made by the nurse concerning ethics demonstrates the best understanding of
the concept?
A. "it isn't right to deny someone healthcare because they can't pay for it."
B. "I never discuss my patient's refusal of treatment." C. "the hospital needs to buy more
respirators so we always have one available."
D. "not all ICU patients have the right to unbiased attention from the staff." - answer✔"It isn't
right to deny someone healthcare because they can't pay for it."
Which nursing intervention demonstrates the ethical principle of beneficence?
A. refusing to administer a placebo to a patient
B. attending an in-service on the operation of the new IV infusion pumps
C. providing frequent updates to the family of a patient currently in surgery
D. respecting the right of the patient to make decisions about whether or not to have
electroconvulsive therapy - answer✔Providing frequent updates to the family of a patient
currently in surgery
How can a newly hired nurse best attain information concerning the state's mental health laws
and statutes?
a. discuss the issue with the facility's compliance officer
b. conduct an Internet search using the key words "mental + Health + statutes + (your state)"
c. consult the American Nurses Association's (ANA) code of ethics for nurses
d. review the facility's latest edition of the policies manual - answer✔conduct an Internet
search using the key words "mental + health + statutes + (your state)"
When considering facility admissions for mental health care, what characteristic is unique to a
voluntary admission? a. the patient poses no substantial threat to themselves or others
b. the patient has the right to seek legal counsel
c. a request in writing is required before admission
d. a mental illness has been previously diagnosed - answer✔a request in writing is required
before admission
Which situations demonstrate liable behavior on the part of the staff? Select all that apply.
a. forgetting to obtain consent for electroconvulsive therapy for a cognitively impaired patient
b. leaving a patient with suicidal thoughts alone in the bathroom to shower
c. promising to restrain a patient who stole from another patient on the unit
d. reassuring a patient with paranoia that his antipsychotic medication was not tampered with
e. placing a patient who has repeatedly threatened to assault staff in seclusion - answer✔-
forgetting to obtain consent for electroconvulsive therapy for a cognitively impaired patient
-leaving a patient with suicidal thoughts alone in the bathroom to shower
-promising to restrain a patient who stole from another patient on the unit
A nurse makes a post on a social media page about his peer taking care of a patient with a
crime-related gunshot wound in the emergency department. He does not use the name of the
patient. The nurse:
a. has not violated confidentiality laws because he did not use the patient's name
b. cannot be held liable for violating confidentiality laws because he was not the primary nurse
for the patient
c. has violated confidentiality laws and can be held liable
d. cannot be held liable because postings on a social media site are excluded from
confidentiality laws - answer✔has violated confidentiality laws and can be held liable
In providing care for patients of a mental health unit, Li recognizes the importance of standards
of care. When Li notices that some policies fall short of the state licensing laws, which of the
following statements represents the most appropriate standard of care pathway?
a. professional association, customary care, facility policy
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