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Ethics, Law, and Delegation in Nursing

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Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Ethics, Law, and Delegation in Nursing

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Question 1 of 5

You are suspicious that a coworker might be diverting drugs from patients for her own personal use. Which of the following are the least appropriate actions to take?

A. Accuse her of being a drug addict

B. Ask your best friend with whom you work what she thinks about it

C. Report your suspicions to your supervisor

D. Ignore the situation because it is none of your business

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Question 2 of 5

Which of the following can be considered restraint devices?

A. Bed rails

B. Belts

C. Tied sheets

D. Sedatives

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Question 3 of 5

Who is responsible for serving as the primary advocate for the patient?

A. The nurse

B. The health-care provider

C. The nurse supervisor

D. The hospital

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Question 4 of 5

Violation(s) of HIPAA include:

A. failure to comply with mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse.

B. documenting inaccurate information in your nurse's notes.

C. discussing the patient's condition in the hospital dining room.

D. filling out an incident report.

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Question 5 of 5

You need to have a patient sign informed consent for a procedure that the doctor has explained. The patient is a 17-year-old female who is married and has a child. Her mother is also in the room. Who should sign the form?

A. The patient's mother if the patient lives with her

B. Only the patient's father can sign the form

C. The patient

D. Whichever parent is the custodial parent

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