Question 1

The clinical nursing instructor determines that a nursing student understands the legal responsibilities to clients when providing care.What did the instructor observe to come to this conclusion?
(Select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

A client scheduled for surgery has signed the consent form but refuses to have a Foley catheter placed,saying "That's not part of the surgery." What should the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

The nurse should respect the client's wishes and document the refusal accordingly. The client has the right to refuse any part of the surgery that they do not feel is necessary or that they do not want. It is important for the nurse to advocate for the client's autonomy and ensure that their wishes are respected. If there are any concerns or questions, the nurse should notify the physician and discuss the situation.

Question 3

The nurse documents in a client's medical record: "The client is a drug addict and is always asking for more medication than what is necessary." With what might the nurse be charged?

Accepted Answer

Libel refers to a false and damaging written statement that is made about a person. In this case, the nurse's documentation in the client's medical record is a written statement that is both false and damaging to the client's reputation. The statement could potentially lead to legal action against the nurse. Defamation and slander are both forms of false and damaging statements, but defamation is a broader term that includes both written and spoken statements. Incompetence is not the correct choice as this term refers to a lack of ability to perform tasks or duties properly, and is not directly related to the nurse's statement in the medical record.

Question 4

When providing client care the nurse demonstrates practices that are designed to provide legal protections from liability.Which actions is the nurse demonstrating?
(Select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

These actions demonstrate legal protections from liability for the nurse. Checking the client's name band before medication administration, asking for help when moving a comatose client, attending an in-service on equipment use, and reviewing the five rights of medication administration before giving a new medication all demonstrate the nurse's commitment to providing safe and appropriate care to clients, which can help protect against liability in the event of a negative outcome. Delegating tasks that the nurse cannot personally perform may increase liability if the delegatee is not adequately trained or if something goes wrong while they are performing the delegated task without the nurse's direct oversight. Therefore, delegating only tasks that can be safely delegated is also a legal protection measure.

Question 5

While working a scheduled shift the nurse focuses on actions to protect the privacy of a client with local notoriety.What actions should the nurse take at this time?
(Select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

The nurse should secure the client's medical record, remove the client's name from the door to maintain privacy, and use a cover sheet when faxing lab values to ensure confidentiality.

Question 6

A client woke in the middle of the night,confused and unaware of the surroundings.Although the call light was within reach,the client got out of bed unassisted,tripped on the bedside chair,and fell.Which element of malpractice should the client's attorney realize is missing in this case?

Accepted Answer

Foreseeability is present because it is predictable that a confused client might attempt to get out of bed unassisted and could fall, making it a foreseeable risk. The missing element is Duty, as the scenario does not specify whether the healthcare provider failed to fulfill a duty to prevent the fall, such as by assessing the client's risk for falls and implementing appropriate safety measures.

Question 7

The nurse manager is concerned that a staff nurse's care demonstrates gross negligence.What actions did the manager use to make this determination?
(Select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

The actions of removing a central line, reconnecting contaminated intravenous tubing, walking a client with a severely low blood pressure, and delegating a complex procedure to unlicensed personnel all demonstrate gross negligence and could result in harm to the client. C, accessing the computerized documentation system with a password, is not relevant to determining gross negligence in this situation.

Question 8

The nurse is reviewing the Good Samaritan acts.For which situation should the nurse realize that these laws apply?

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Quiz 4: Legal Aspects of Nursing

The clinical nursing instructor determines that a nursing student understands the legal responsibilities to clients when providing care.What did the instructor observe to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply)

A client scheduled for surgery has signed the consent form but refuses to have a Foley catheter placed,saying "That's not part of the surgery." What should the nurse do?

The nurse documents in a client's medical record: "The client is a drug addict and is always asking for more medication than what is necessary." With what might the nurse be charged?

When providing client care the nurse demonstrates practices that are designed to provide legal protections from liability.Which actions is the nurse demonstrating? (Select all that apply)

While working a scheduled shift the nurse focuses on actions to protect the privacy of a client with local notoriety.What actions should the nurse take at this time? (Select all that apply)

A client woke in the middle of the night,confused and unaware of the surroundings.Although the call light was within reach,the client got out of bed unassisted,tripped on the bedside chair,and fell.Which element of malpractice should the client's attorney realize is missing in this case?

The nurse manager is concerned that a staff nurse's care demonstrates gross negligence.What actions did the manager use to make this determination? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is reviewing the Good Samaritan acts.For which situation should the nurse realize that these laws apply?