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1
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what is the definition of consent in healthcare?

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A patient’s agreement for a healthcare professional to provide them with treatment, care, or procedures

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When is consent not required from a patient?

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In emergency situations where there is a potential loss of life

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Which of the following is an example of implied consent?

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A patient holds out their arm for their blood pressure to be taken

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4
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What is required for written consent to be valid?

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It must be completed after a verbal consent has been given

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Which of the following is a fundamental requirement for valid consent

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Consent must be freely and voluntarily given

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Which of the following situations does NOT require informed consent?

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A patient undergoing a routine blood pressure check

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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)

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18

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Which act provides a framework for appointing a medical treatment decision maker in Victoria?

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Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (Vic)

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If a patient is unable to make decisions due to disability, who may be appointed to make decisions on their behalf?

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Their family member or a substitute decision maker

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Which of the following is an example of battery in healthcare

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Administering an injection to a patient who refused it

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What is assault in a healthcare setting?

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Threatening a patient with harm

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Under the Powers of Attorney Act 2014, what is an Enduring Power of Attorney

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A document allowing a person to make financial or healthcare decisions for someone

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What type of consent is needed for a non-invasive procedure like taking blood pressure

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Implied consent

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Which of the following is a scenario where false imprisonment may occur

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A nurse locks a patient’s wheelchair brakes to prevent them from leaving the room

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In which of the following situations is it permissible to restrain a patient without their consent

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If the patient has refused treatment

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What is the role of a supportive attorney under the Powers of Attorney Act 2014?

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To support a competent person in making decisions

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When can a healthcare professional legally restrain a patient

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Only if the patient poses a risk to themselves or others

18
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How does the Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 (Vic) relate to consent

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It provides a framework for appointing guardians to make decisions for a person unable to consent

19
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What does the Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (Vic) allow regarding advance care planning?

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It restricts the appointment of a medical treatment decision maker

20
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When might a patient’s decision-making capacity be assessed in a healthcare setting

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When they exhibit confusion or altered mental status

21
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What is the main goal of palliative care

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To optimize the quality of life

22
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Which of the following is required for a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order to be valid

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The patient must refuse resuscitation voluntarily and be informed of the implications

23
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What is the role of the coroner in an inquest

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To determine the cause and circumstances of the death

24
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In which circumstance is a nurse required to report patient information?

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If required by legislation, such as reporting child abuse or infectious diseases

25
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What does an advance care directive include

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Legally binding instructions or personal values and preferences regarding future medical treatment

26
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What is a key feature of voluntary assisted dying (VAD

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It is initiated and voluntarily requested by the patient

27
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What is the purpose of the Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient Ratios) Act 2015 in Victoria?

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To ensure safe and effective patient care through minimum nurse/midwife to patient ratios

28
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What does the Privacy Act 1988 regulate

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The collection, storage, and handling of personal and health information

29
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Under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017, who is eligible for assisted dying?

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Patients who are suffering from an incurable disease with an imminent death

30
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Which of the following is an example of confidential patient information under the Privacy Act

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A patient’s medical history and treatment details

31
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When is it mandatory for nurses to report child abuse

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When they believe a child is at risk of physical or sexual abuse

32
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What is the primary concern of a coroner during an inquest?

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Identifying the deceased and understanding how their death occurred

33
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In Victoria, what is the minimum nurse/patient ratio on general medical/surgical wards

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1 nurse to 4 patients

34
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What is the most common purpose of documenting in the medical record

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To provide evidence for legal proceedings if necessary

35
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Under the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic), how long must medical records be retained for

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At least 7 years after the patient’s last contact with the healthcare facility

36
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What should a nurse do if they are unsure about the accuracy of their documentation?

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Consult a senior nurse or supervisor for clarification

37
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What is the key principle behind advance care planning

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To ensure an individual’s healthcare preferences are known in case they can’t make decisions in the future

38
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Who must approve a patient’s voluntary assisted dying request under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017?

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A team of doctors, including a second opinion

39
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Which document must be legally followed when providing care under the Privacy Act 1988?

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The 13 Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)

40
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part of the role of a nurse in relation to a reportable death?

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To prepare the body for an autopsy if necessary

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