Nursing Legal-ethical Concepts

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    Direct and indirect patient care services that ensure the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patient, and the performance of disease prevention and restorative measures. It requires no order.

    • Independent functions
    • Dependent functions
    • Interdependent functions
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This Nursing Legal-Ethical Concepts Quiz explores fundamental legal and ethical principles essential to nursing practice. It covers topics such as patient rights, informed consent, confidentiality, malpractice, and professional accountability. Designed for nursing students and professionals, the quiz helps reinforce understanding of how legal standards and ethical frameworks guide decision-making and patient care.

By testing knowledge of relevant laws, codes of ethics, and real-world scenarios, this assessment prepares nurses to uphold patient safety, maintain professional integrity, and navigate complex ethical dilemmas confidently. Use this quiz to strengthen your grasp of nursing legal-ethical concepts and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations while delivering compassionate, ethical care.

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  • 2. 

    Direct and indirect patient care services including, but not limited to:  -administration of meds & therapeutic agents, necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, or rehab regimen ordered by and within the scope of licensure of a physician, dentist, podiatrist and clinical psychologist.

    • Independent functions

    • Dependent functions

    • Interdependent functions

    Correct Answer
    A. Dependent functions
    Explanation
    The given statement describes the various patient care services that can be provided, such as administering medications and therapeutic agents. These services are necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitation regimen. The term "dependent functions" refers to the fact that these services are dependent on the orders and scope of licensure of healthcare professionals like physicians, dentists, podiatrists, and clinical psychologists. Therefore, the correct answer is "dependent functions."

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    Observation of S/S of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior, or general physical condition, and determining of whether the signs, symptoms, reaction, behaviors, or general appearance exhibit abnormal characteristic; and implementation, based on observed abnormalities, of appropriate reporting, referral, standardized procedures, or the initiation of emergency procedures.

    • Independent functions

    • Dependent functions

    • Interdependent functions

    Correct Answer
    A. Interdependent functions
    Explanation
    The given statement describes the process of observing and evaluating various aspects of a person's health, such as symptoms, reactions to treatment, behavior, and physical condition. Based on these observations, appropriate actions are taken, such as reporting abnormalities, referring the individual for further evaluation, following standardized procedures, or initiating emergency procedures. These functions are interdependent because they rely on each other to ensure proper care and response to the individual's health needs.

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    The performance of skin tests, immunization techniques, and the withdrawal of blood from veins and arteries.

    • Independent functions

    • Dependent functions

    • Interdependent functions

    Correct Answer
    A. Dependent functions
    Explanation
    The given activities - skin tests, immunization techniques, and the withdrawal of blood from veins and arteries - are all dependent on each other. The performance of skin tests and immunization techniques requires the withdrawal of blood from veins and arteries for analysis and administration of vaccines. Similarly, the withdrawal of blood from veins and arteries may be necessary for conducting skin tests or administering certain immunizations. Therefore, these functions rely on each other and are interdependent.

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    Who can sign the informed consent?

    • Someone who is capable of understanding risks

    • Someone who is 18 yrs or older

    • Someone who is doesn't understand but has an interpreter

    • Anyone can sign the informed consent

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Someone who is capable of understanding risks
    A. Someone who is 18 yrs or older
    A. Someone who is doesn't understand but has an interpreter
    Explanation
    The informed consent should be signed by someone who is capable of understanding the risks involved in the situation. Additionally, someone who is 18 years or older can also sign the informed consent. In cases where the person does not understand the risks, but has an interpreter, they can also sign the informed consent.

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    In what situation does an informed consent is not required?

    • In an emergency

    • When the patient "refuses to hear"

    • Court orders

    • There must be an informed consent in all situations

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. In an emergency
    A. When the patient "refuses to hear"
    A. Court orders
    Explanation
    In an emergency situation, obtaining informed consent may not be possible or practical due to the urgency of the situation. In such cases, medical professionals may need to make immediate decisions to save a patient's life or prevent further harm, without waiting for consent. Similarly, if a patient is unable or unwilling to hear the information about the procedure or treatment, informed consent cannot be obtained. Additionally, in some cases, a court order may override the need for informed consent, such as when a patient lacks the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves.

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