Chapter 11 – Practice Issues Related to Patient Self-Determination

Chapter 11 – Practice Issues Related to Patient Self-Determination

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: p. 273 BLM: Remember

Which of the following actions are part of the nurse’s role and responsibilities in informed consent?

a.	verifying that the patient is aware of options and the implications of each option
b.	providing recommendations about care to the patient
c.	explaining the procedure to the patient when the doctor cannot do so
d.	signing as a witness attesting that the patient is unable to give consent

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: p. 275 BLM: Higher Order

a.	a legal action physicians can impose on patients who are elderly and confused
b.	the ability of a patient to understand medical options and treatment
c.	a legal ruling regarding a person’s ability to make meaningful life decisions
d.	the ability of a patient to communicate about current events

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: p. 281 BLM: Remember

A patient asks the surgeon what will be gained by having the procedure and the surgeon does not respond. Which patient right is being violated?

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: p. 275 BLM: Higher Order

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