Question 1

Ethical dilemmas occur when a nurse is:&#10;A) forced to select between two or more alternatives.&#10;B) forced to select an ideal solution.&#10;C) trying to make a decision that matches all relevant standards of care.&#10;D) making a decision for the patient.

Accepted Answer

Ethical dilemmas involve situations where a nurse must choose between two or more conflicting ethical principles or alternatives, each with its own set of consequences.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of Medicaid fraud?&#10;A) Billing for patient care&#10;B) Billing for services provided&#10;C) Billing for 24 hours in a day&#10;D) Paying a kickback to someone who refers your services

Accepted Answer

Medicaid fraud includes illegal practices aimed at obtaining payouts from the Medicaid program under false pretenses. Paying a kickback for referrals is considered fraudulent because it incentivizes the referral of patients not based on the necessity of medical services but on the financial gain from such referrals, violating Medicaid rules and regulations.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a nursing-related legal issue?&#10;A) Administering an appropriate dose of narcotics at the right time to the right patient&#10;B) Restraining a patient without a physician's order&#10;C) Documenting patient care in an ER&#10;D) Taking care of a patient on suicide precautions

Accepted Answer

Restraining a patient without a physician's order can lead to legal issues, as it may be considered a violation of the patient's rights. Proper authorization is required for such actions to ensure they are legally and ethically justified.

Question 4

What is the law of private rights?&#10;A) Civil law&#10;B) Criminal law&#10;C) Good Samaritan law&#10;D) Battery

Accepted Answer

The law of private rights, which deals with disputes between private individuals or entities, is known as civil law. It encompasses a wide range of areas including contracts, property, and family law, distinguishing it from criminal law which deals with offenses against the state.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a confidentiality breach by a nurse?&#10;A) Telling the physician of a recent lab value&#10;B) Talking loudly on a mobile phone in a caf&#233; about a patient&#10;C) Discussing patient needs with the charge nurse&#10;D) Telling a family advocate about a recent patient event

Accepted Answer

Discussing patient information in a public setting, such as talking loudly on a mobile phone in a café about a patient, breaches confidentiality by potentially exposing sensitive information to unauthorized individuals.

Question 6

Healthcare organizations are more concerned with morals today than ever before.

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Question 7

Rationing care in the United States means that not everyone can have access to care because there is not enough to go around.

Accepted Answer

Rationing care in the United States typically refers to the allocation of limited healthcare resources, but it does not mean there is an absolute shortage of care; rather, it involves prioritizing who receives certain types of care based on various criteria.

Question 8

The ANA's code of ethics does not support the use of social media.

Accepted Answer

The ANA's Code of Ethics does not specifically oppose the use of social media; rather, it emphasizes the importance of nurses using social media in a responsible and ethical manner, respecting patient privacy and confidentiality.

Question 9

What ethical principle stands out the most to you in health care: autonomy, veracity, beneficence, or justice? Describe this principle and explain why you find it so important in the healthcare setting.

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Question 10

Define negligence. How can you avoid it as a nurse?

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Deck 6: Ethics and Legal Issues