Question 1

As a pediatric nurse, failure to provide for the safety of infants by not having suction, oxygen, and resuscitation equipment readily available is an example of which of the following?&#10;A) Negligence&#10;B) Malpractice&#10;C) Beneficence&#10;D) Nonmaleficence

Accepted Answer

Negligence refers to the failure to take proper care in doing something, which in this case is not having essential emergency equipment available for infant safety.

Question 2

As a pediatric nurse, ensuring that documentation is meticulous, accurate, and through is a key consideration in preventing what type of lawsuit?&#10;A) Negligence&#10;B) Malpractice&#10;C) Malice&#10;D) Malfeasance

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

As a pediatric nurse, it is far more likely for you to be drawn into what type of lawsuit, in which the patient and/or family feel their individual rights were infringed upon or violated by the pediatric nurse or healthcare team?

A) Civil
B) Criminal
C) Negligence
D) Malpractice

A

Accepted Answer

Civil lawsuits often involve cases where individuals claim their rights were violated, including issues of negligence or malpractice, which are typically handled within the civil court system.

Question 4

What action can a pediatric nurse take to encourage family to stay with a hospitalized child, no matter what the child's age?&#10;A) Provide a play area for the patient's siblings&#10;B) Provide meals for family members&#10;C) Provide a sleeping area close to the child&#10;D) Provide compensation for lost wages

Accepted Answer

Providing a sleeping area close to the child allows family members to stay overnight comfortably, which can encourage them to remain with the hospitalized child.

Question 5

The most common form of child maltreatment in the United States is neglect. Regardless of the type or form of maltreatment, what is the responsibility of the pediatric nurse in this situation?&#10;A) Diagnosing the injuries sustained as a result of the maltreatment&#10;B) Treating the injuries sustained as a result of the maltreatment&#10;C) Identifying, reporting, and preventing further child maltreatment&#10;D) Assisting law enforcement in proving the act of child maltreatment

Accepted Answer

The primary responsibility of the pediatric nurse in cases of child maltreatment is to identify, report, and prevent further harm to the child. This includes recognizing signs of abuse or neglect, reporting suspicions to the appropriate authorities, and taking steps to ensure the child's safety.

Question 6

As a pediatric nurse, what is your responsibility to the child in situations where the parents refuse medical care?&#10;A) Reporting the refusal to the administrative and medical teams&#10;B) Providing medical care to the patient as ordered by the physician&#10;C) Educating the family on the risks/benefits of treatment&#10;D) Convincing the patient's family to adhere to the treatment plan

Accepted Answer

C  The nurse should report the refusal to the appropriate teams to ensure the child's safety and educate the family on the risks and benefits to help them make an informed decision.

Question 7

What action must occur if a pediatric nurse is required to float outside of the usual unit of care?&#10;A) The nurse must be given a thorough in-service of the department in which they are floating.&#10;B) The nurse must have documented competencies prior to providing care.&#10;C) The nurse must have completed 40 hours of training in the department in which they are floating.&#10;D) The nurse must have dual licensure in pediatrics and in the department in which they are floating.

Accepted Answer

The nurse must have documented competencies prior to providing care to ensure they are qualified to perform the necessary tasks safely and effectively in the new unit.

Question 8

As a pediatric nurse, what is your responsibility if you are caring for a child on a police hold?&#10;A) Never leave the child's side&#10;B) Ban or limit the parent's visiting rights&#10;C) Obtain sufficient information to participate in the child's protection&#10;D) Provide only the care that law enforcement deems to be appropriate

Accepted Answer

As a pediatric nurse, it is crucial to obtain sufficient information to participate effectively in the child's protection. This involves understanding the child's needs, any legal restrictions or requirements, and how to best support the child's health and well-being while under a police hold.

Question 9

As a pediatric nurse, what right should you give to children who are over the age of 7 years and developmentally capable?&#10;A) Right to provide informed consent&#10;B) Right to be included in assent&#10;C) Right to refuse treatment&#10;D) Right to sign out AMA

Accepted Answer

Children over the age of 7 years and developmentally capable should be given the right to be included in assent, which means they are involved in the decision-making process about their care to the extent that their maturity allows.

Question 10

Being that children are unable to provide informed consent, what role does the pediatric nurse play in obtaining informed consent for a medical intervention on a child?&#10;A) Discussing the nature of the intervention with the parents&#10;B) Discussing risks/benefits of the intervention with the parents&#10;C) Discussing alternatives to the intervention with the parents&#10;D) Ensuring legal and ethical requirements are met for obtaining informed consent from the parents or legal guardian

Accepted Answer

The pediatric nurse ensures that all legal and ethical requirements are met for obtaining informed consent from the parents or legal guardian, as children cannot provide informed consent themselves.

Deck 28: Safe and Legal Aspects of Care