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Personal beliefs about the worth of an object idea custom or attitude that influence a person's behavior in a given situation are referred to as
Correct Answer: values
Rationale: Values are personal beliefs about the worth of an object, an idea, a custom, or an attitude. Values vary among people and cultures; they develop over time and undergo change in response to changing circumstances and necessity. Each of us adopts a value system that will govern what we feel is right or wrong (or good and bad) and will influence our behavior in a given situation.
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How can the medical record be used in litigation?
- A. Public record
- B. Proof of adherence to standards
- C. Evidence of omission of care
- D. Documentation of time lapses
- E. Evidence by only the plaintiff
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: The information when used in court becomes a public record. The information can be used as proof of adherence to standards, omission of care, and documentation of time lapses. Both plaintiff and defendant can use the document.
A nurse fails to irrigate a feeding tube as ordered resulting in harm to the patient. This nurse could be found guilty of:
- A. malpractice.
- B. harm to the patient.
- C. negligence.
- D. failure to follow the nurse practice act.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse can be held liable for malpractice for acts of omission. Failure to meet a legal duty, thus causing harm to another, is malpractice. The nurse practice act has general guidelines that can support the charge of malpractice.
A lumbar puncture was performed on a patient without a signed informed consent form. This patient might sue for:
- A. punitive damages.
- B. civil battery.
- C. assault.
- D. nothing; no violation has occurred.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Civil battery charges can be brought against someone performing an invasive procedure without the patient's informed consent legally documented. This patient could not sue for punitive damages or an assault.
The nurse is assisting a patient to clarify values by encouraging the expression of feelings and thoughts related to the situation. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse?
- A. Compare values with those of the patient.
- B. Make a judgment.
- C. Withhold an opinion.
- D. Give advice.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse can assist the patient in values clarification without giving an opinion.
The new LPN/LVN is concerned regarding what should or should not be done for patients. What resource will best provide this information?
- A. Nurse practice act
- B. Standards of care
- C. Scope of nursing practice
- D. Professional organizations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standards of care define what should or should not be done for patients. The nurse practice act, scope of nursing practice, and professional organizations do not provide the best information as to what should or should not be done for patients.