Ethical & Legal / Delegation

Question 1

Fairness, to provide care that is just, and equitable, and evenly distributed

Answer 1

Justice

Question 2

Doing good for the client, doing the right thing

Answer 2

Beneficence

Question 3

Doing no harm (intentional or unintentional)

Answer 3

Nonmaleficence

Question 4

Accepting responsibility for actions, nursing care, and the consequences of actions

Answer 4

Accountability

Question 5

Keeping promises, remaining true to professional responsibilities

Answer 5

Fidelity

Question 6

Accepting the client is their own person with own perspectives, values, and beliefs, allowing client to make own decisions without judgement or coercion

Answer 6

Autonomy

Question 7

An act, criminal or tortious, that threatens physical harm to a person (whether or not actual harm occurs)

Answer 7

Assault

Question 7

Telling the complete truth, not witholding any part of the truth, even if it is upsetting

Answer 7

Veracity

Question 8

Improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment

Answer 8

Malpractice

Question 9

A wrongful act or infringement of a right

Answer 9

Tort

Question 10

Failure to take proper care in doing something

Answer 10

Negligence

Question 11

The state of being imprisoned without legal authority

Answer 11

False Imprisonment

Question 12

Unconsented physical contact with another person, even where the contact is not violent but merely menacing or offensive

Answer 12

Battery

Question 13

a set of instructions someone prepares in advance of ill health that determines his healthcare wishes

Answer 13

Advanced Directive

Question 14

one type of advance directive that becomes effective when a person is terminally ill

Answer 14

Living will

Question 15

Designates a specific person to make medical
decision for the client should they be unable
to make their own decisions

Answer 15

medical power of attorney

Question 16

Protects client’s health information & medical records with specific rules about sharing this information.

Answer 16

HIPPA

Question 17

A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public & private places that are open to the general public.

Answer 17

ADA

Question 18

Requires anyone coming to an emergency department to be stabilized and treated, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Answer 18

EMTALA

Question 19

The ____ does the Initial assessment (admission, post-op)

Answer 19

RN

Question 20

The ____ will gather data (focused & subsequent) on stable clients.

Answer 20

LPN

Question 20

The ____ will do feeding and oral care for stable clients. (not if risk of aspiration)

Answer 20

UAP

Question 21

The _____ will monitor RN findings

Answer 21

LPN

Question 22

The ____ will Administer IV push, blood products, TPN, & medications requiring titration/continuous monitoring.

Answer 22

RN

Question 23

The _____ will maintain (collect data) & remove peripheral vascular access devices.

Answer 23

LPN

Question 24

The ____ can access implanted devices

Answer 24

RN

Question 25

The ____ cares for stable clients with predictable outcomes (chronic, expected findings, ready for discharge, consistent labs)

Answer 25

LPN

Question 26

The ____ can reinforce RN education

Answer 26

LPN