Question 1

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

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Negligence is not providing adequate pat...

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a nursing-related legal issue?

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A)   Administering an appropriate dose of narcotics at the right time to the right patient
B)   Restraining a patient without a physician's order
C)   Documenting patient care in an ER
D)   Taking care of a patient on suicide precautionsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

What is the law of private rights?

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A)   Civil law
B)   Criminal law
C)   Good Samaritan law
D)   BatteryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 4

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Ethical dilemmas occur when a nurse is:

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A)   forced to select between two or more alternatives.
B)   forced to select an ideal solution.
C)   trying to make a decision that matches all relevant standards of care.
D)   making a decision for the patient.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of Medicaid fraud?

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A)   Billing for patient care
B)   Billing for services provided
C)   Billing for 24 hours in a day
D)   Paying a kickback to someone who refers your servicesE) A) and C)
F) None of the above D

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.

Accepted Answer

The student can choose and define one of...

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a confidentiality breach by a nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)   Telling the physician of a recent lab value
B)   Talking loudly on a mobile phone in a café about a patient
C)   Discussing patient needs with the charge nurse
D)   Telling a family advocate about a recent patient eventE) A) and B)
F) B) and C) B

Exam 6: Ethics and Legal Issues

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

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Which of the following is an example of a nursing-related legal issue?

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What is the law of private rights?

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

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

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

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Ethical dilemmas occur when a nurse is:

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Which of the following is an example of Medicaid fraud?

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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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Which of the following is an example of a confidentiality breach by a nurse?

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Exam 6: Ethics and Legal Issues

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

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Which of the following is an example of a nursing-related legal issue?

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What is the law of private rights?

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

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

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

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Ethical dilemmas occur when a nurse is:

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Which of the following is an example of Medicaid fraud?

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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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Which of the following is an example of a confidentiality breach by a nurse?

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