Exam Module E, F, & H Questions With
Complete Solutions
A durable power of attorney for healthcare Correct
Answers identifies a person who will make health
care decisions in the event the pt is unable to do so
A living will Correct Answers prepared by an alert
& orient (competent) individual that gives
directions to others about the person's wishes
regarding life-prolonging treatments if the person
becomes unable to make those decisions
Administrative law Correct Answers A nurse
having her license revoked by the state board of
nursing
Advance directive Correct Answers a group of
written or oral instructions stating a person's
wishes regarding his healthcare if he were
incapacitated or unable to make the decision
ANA Code of Ethics Correct Answers >describes
the standards of professional responsibility for
nurses & provides insight into ethical & acceptable
behavior
>Guarantees the pt:
1) Right to dignity, privacy, & safety
, 2) Nurse will be accountable & competent, use
informed judgment, maintain employment
conditions conducive to quality pt care, protect pt
from misinformation & misrepresentation, &
collaborate w/ other healthcare professions to
meet pt's healthcare needs
Autonomy Correct Answers a person's right to
choose & his ability to act on that choice
Belief Correct Answers something that one
accepts as true
Beneficence Correct Answers the duty to do or
promote good
Civil Law Correct Answers deals with wrongs to
individuals
Clarity and Brevity Correct Answers Effective
communication is simple, brief, & direct. fewer
words equals less confusion. Repeat important
phrases & give examples. Phrases such as "you
know" or "ok" detract from clarity.
Confidentiality Correct Answers the process of
keeping info private or secret