NURS 412 (100% Error-free Answers)

Patient bill of rights goals correct answers 1. make patients feel more confident going into hc system 2. importance of good relationship with pt and hcp 3. want the patient to feel safe patient bill of rights correct answers right to informed consent, right to information, right to chose HCP and facility they go to, right to self determination, right to religious beliefs, right to look at own medical record patient protection and affordable care act correct answers supposed to make healthcare more affordable 1. make sure hc coverage was more available, more affordable, more acceptable 2. prevented hc from going up Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act correct answers law that protects people from being discriminated against because of information derived from genetic tests makes it illegal for HIP to require genetic information for a persons eligibility illegal for employers to use genetic information when making a decision about hiring, promoting, etc advocating for staff correct answers managers role to make sure staff is involved in decision making process, listen to staff needs, give staff support, understanding whats going on with staff, promote shared governance, promoting autonomy workplace advocacy correct answers manager makes sure the work environment is safe, favorable for staff, professional growth is happening, learning opportunities for staff Right to die/ Physician assisted suicide correct answers - must be 18 or older - must have terminal illness - dr needs to tell you you have 6 months or less to live - must verbally request it 2x within 15 days - 1 written request, signed, dated, and witnessed by 2 adults - nobody can request it other than the person dying, so no durable power of attorney, no advanced health care directive, conservator, or any other person - need to sign final adastation 48 hours before the drug is given - pt must be the one physically taking the drug - physicians get to choose if they want to be part of it - drs cannot be held liable for any part of it nursing advocacy in legislation correct answers - managers need to stick up for the nurses - nurses need to stick together - personal letters are more influential than formal letters - when talking to the media, do not use medical jargon, have good facts, be clear and concise, don't ramble, look confident, back away from a fight