Legal Nursing. Ethics Exam

Mr. Jenkins, a 72-year-old patient with early signs of dementia, has expressed a desire not to undergo a specific surgical procedure. However, his children insist that he needs the surgery for his well-being.
How should the nurse prioritize care in this situation? Select all that apply

Patient Identification:

• Name: Mrs. Suarez
• Age: 58 years

Clinical Context:

• Situation: Mrs. Suarez has been recommended for a new, experimental cardiac procedure.
• Current Status: She has been briefed about the nature and purpose of the procedure but has yet to give her informed consent.

Observations:

• Emotional State: Mrs. Suarez appears visibly apprehensive and uncertain about proceeding with the experimental treatment.

Nurse Clark is aware that her patient, Mr. Raymond, is HIV positive. She overhears a colleague discussing this with another staff member in the break room.
Which appropriate actions should Nurse Clark take in this situation and which are not appropriate? 

Nurse Lee notices a patient's son trying to access his father's digital medical record on a workstation.
How should Nurse Lee respond? Select all that apply

Nurse Mason is caring for Mr. Thompson, a terminally ill patient who has clearly expressed his wish for a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order.
However, Mr. Thompson's family, unaware of his wishes, insist on full resuscitative measures in the event of a cardiac or respiratory arrest. Nurse Mason is now faced with the dilemma of honoring the patient's autonomy while also considering the family's wishes.

In this scenario, which ethical principles might Nurse Mason be at risk of violating if she does not adhere to Mr. Thompson's expressed wishes for no resuscitation?
Select all that apply.

The principle of non-maleficence means "do no harm." Nurse Erica has been assigned to care for a patient allergic to penicillin. During her shift, she realizes she inadvertently administered a drug with penicillin content. 
What immediate steps should Nurse Erica take? Select all that apply

After an unexpected negative outcome following a routine procedure, Nurse Hannah is concerned about potential malpractice claims.
Which of the four following elements are required to establish a nursing malpractice case? 

Nurse Olivia overhears a conversation between her colleagues in a hospital setting. One of her colleagues expresses a biased opinion about a patient, Mr. Jacobs, based on his known criminal history.
The colleague suggests that Mr. Jacobs does not deserve the same level of care or pain management due to his background.
This raises concerns about ethical conduct and the legal rights of patients in a healthcare setting.

Considering the legal and ethical obligations in healthcare, what should Nurse Olivia's immediate actions be in response to the colleague's statement about Mr. Jacobs? Select all that apply.

Situation: Nurse Maddie has recently been introduced to the new electronic health record (EHR) system at the city hospital. She is still learning about the ways informatics has impacted healthcare.
How do nurses use informatics at work? Select all that apply

Situation: Nurse Lila suspects that her elderly patient, Mrs. Thompson, may be a victim of abuse and she writes in her notes. 

Question: What three steps should Nurse Lila take in accordance with her legal and professional responsibilities?

Nurse Julia is caring for Mr. Thompson, a 65-year-old patient with early-stage dementia. Mr. Thompson has been prescribed a crucial medication for his condition, but he is consistently refusing to take it.
His son, who is also his legally authorized healthcare proxy, insists that Nurse Julia should administer the medication covertly, without Mr. Thompson's knowledge or consent. This situation presents a conflict between respecting patient autonomy and following a family member's directive.

In this scenario, what actions should Nurse Julia consider appropriate or inappropriate, and how should she proceed to navigate the ethical dilemma?

Nurse Alex is caring for a patient diagnosed with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), a condition he is not fully familiar with. To provide the best possible care, he decided to update his knowledge about the latest treatments and interventions for FMF.

What are the most three appropriate steps for Nurse Alex to take to obtain current and evidence-based information about Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)?

Situation:
Nurse Jamie is assigned to a patient who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization procedure.
The patient is anxious and has a lot of questions about the procedure.
During the conversation, the patient asks Nurse Jamie about the chances of success and possible complications. Nurse Jamie knows the answers but also knows her boundaries as a nurse.

What are the most two appropriate responses from Nurse Jamie considering her legal scope of practice?

After completing her shift, Nurse Patel realized she documented a patient's medication dosage incorrectly.
Which of the following actions should Nurse Patel take (action taken), and which should she avoid (Action not taken)?

Situation: Nurse Jane is conducting a routine assessment of Mr. Smith,  Upon further assessment, Nurse Jane found out that Mr. Smith was in close contact with a person who had similar symptoms during his trip.

Considering the presented symptoms and history, what is Nurse Jane's most two appropriate course of action regarding the potential communicable disease?