Practice Questions Flashcards
what is the definition of consent in healthcare?
A patient’s agreement for a healthcare professional to provide them with treatment, care, or procedures
When is consent not required from a patient?
In emergency situations where there is a potential loss of life
Which of the following is an example of implied consent?
A patient holds out their arm for their blood pressure to be taken
What is required for written consent to be valid?
It must be completed after a verbal consent has been given
Which of the following is a fundamental requirement for valid consent
Consent must be freely and voluntarily given
Which of the following situations does NOT require informed consent?
A patient undergoing a routine blood pressure check
What is the age at which an adult is considered to have the legal capacity to consent under the Age of Majority Act 1977 (Vic)
18
Which act provides a framework for appointing a medical treatment decision maker in Victoria?
Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (Vic)
If a patient is unable to make decisions due to disability, who may be appointed to make decisions on their behalf?
Their family member or a substitute decision maker
Which of the following is an example of battery in healthcare
Administering an injection to a patient who refused it
What is assault in a healthcare setting?
Threatening a patient with harm
Under the Powers of Attorney Act 2014, what is an Enduring Power of Attorney
A document allowing a person to make financial or healthcare decisions for someone
What type of consent is needed for a non-invasive procedure like taking blood pressure
Implied consent
Which of the following is a scenario where false imprisonment may occur
A nurse locks a patient’s wheelchair brakes to prevent them from leaving the room
In which of the following situations is it permissible to restrain a patient without their consent
If the patient has refused treatment
What is the role of a supportive attorney under the Powers of Attorney Act 2014?
To support a competent person in making decisions
When can a healthcare professional legally restrain a patient
Only if the patient poses a risk to themselves or others
How does the Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 (Vic) relate to consent
It provides a framework for appointing guardians to make decisions for a person unable to consent
What does the Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (Vic) allow regarding advance care planning?
It restricts the appointment of a medical treatment decision maker
When might a patient’s decision-making capacity be assessed in a healthcare setting
When they exhibit confusion or altered mental status
What is the main goal of palliative care
To optimize the quality of life
Which of the following is required for a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order to be valid
The patient must refuse resuscitation voluntarily and be informed of the implications
What is the role of the coroner in an inquest
To determine the cause and circumstances of the death
In which circumstance is a nurse required to report patient information?
If required by legislation, such as reporting child abuse or infectious diseases
What does an advance care directive include
Legally binding instructions or personal values and preferences regarding future medical treatment
What is a key feature of voluntary assisted dying (VAD
It is initiated and voluntarily requested by the patient
What is the purpose of the Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient Ratios) Act 2015 in Victoria?
To ensure safe and effective patient care through minimum nurse/midwife to patient ratios
What does the Privacy Act 1988 regulate
The collection, storage, and handling of personal and health information
Under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017, who is eligible for assisted dying?
Patients who are suffering from an incurable disease with an imminent death
Which of the following is an example of confidential patient information under the Privacy Act
A patient’s medical history and treatment details
When is it mandatory for nurses to report child abuse
When they believe a child is at risk of physical or sexual abuse
What is the primary concern of a coroner during an inquest?
Identifying the deceased and understanding how their death occurred
In Victoria, what is the minimum nurse/patient ratio on general medical/surgical wards
1 nurse to 4 patients
What is the most common purpose of documenting in the medical record
To provide evidence for legal proceedings if necessary
Under the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic), how long must medical records be retained for
At least 7 years after the patient’s last contact with the healthcare facility
What should a nurse do if they are unsure about the accuracy of their documentation?
Consult a senior nurse or supervisor for clarification
What is the key principle behind advance care planning
To ensure an individual’s healthcare preferences are known in case they can’t make decisions in the future
Who must approve a patient’s voluntary assisted dying request under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017?
A team of doctors, including a second opinion
Which document must be legally followed when providing care under the Privacy Act 1988?
The 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
part of the role of a nurse in relation to a reportable death?
To prepare the body for an autopsy if necessary
