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EDAPT: Ethics, Health Policy, Healthcare
Law Questions and Answers Latest Update
Which actions are the legal responsibility of a nurse leader? Select all that
apply. Ans: Create an environment of diversity and inclusion
Practice within the scope of state nurse practice act
Reduce risk of organizational liability
Promote client safety
During walking rounds with the charge nurse, a nurse manager notices a
staff nurse preparing medications for two clients at the same time. Which
ethical principles should guide the nurse manager's next actions? Select all
that apply. Ans: Fidelity
Nonmaleficence
Confidentiality
For each example, indicate if the situation represents a nurse advocating for
clients or the nursing profession. Ans: Client:
Empowers others by increasing knowledge of self-practice
Volunteering at a clinic in an underserved area
Securing informed consent when needed
Nursing Profession:
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Vote for state and national leaders who promote expanding nurse practice
acts
Supporting whistleblowers
Sharing nursing's perspective on health care issues
The nurse leader has a significant impact on ethical __________ because
leaders have the power to __________ others and enforce the organization's
norms, __________, and viewpoints. Ans: Decision-making
Motivate
Policies
As part of their responsibilities, the nurse leader provides educational
opportunities for colleagues concerning treatment and care at the client's
end-of-life and the importance of safeguarding confidential client
information. Which topics should the nurse leader cover? Select all that
apply. Ans: Advance directives
Privacy rule
Match the category of labor law to the correct definition. Ans: Equal
employment law - Seeks to prevent discrimination in hiring practices.
Criminal laws - Prohibit certain conduct in the workplace.
Labor standards - Set minimum expectations for wages, workplace safety,
and pay equity.
Labor relations - Regulate the relationship between unions and employers.
Two nursing leaders are discussing difficulties with client transfers between
their departments. Each manager has spoken with their staff and believes
the concerns are valid and a solution can be reached that is equitable to all
staff and puts clients' safety at the highest priority. Which step should the
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nursing leaders take next? Ans: Arrange a meeting of key staff to identify
key concerns.
The nurse leader is completing their annual self-evaluation. Which actions
should the leader list to provide examples of advocacy being a part of their
nursing practice? Select all that apply. Ans: Initiating an ethical consultation
for a client whose family wanted to ignore a legal advance directive for
health care document.
Meeting with local elected officials to encourage funding for a free health
clinic serving clients at risk.
The night shift charge nurse has been informed that due to low staffing and
high client acuity in the intensive care unit (ICU), one of the nurses will be
required to work in the ICU on the upcoming shift. Specify if each factor
should or should not be a priority consideration of the charge nurse when
determining which nurse should work in the ICU. Ans: Should Consider:
Nurses with ICU experience
Facility policies related to nurses working on other units
Length of time since each nurse was required to work on another unit
Each nurse's competence in caring for critically ill clients
Should Not Consider:
Preferences of the nurses
The nurse manager is counseling a registered nurse (RN) after a client who
was confused was discovered on the floor beside a bed. The bed was in the
highest position with all side rails lowered while in the care of the RN.
The manager should explain to the RN which professional duties were
violated? Select all that apply. Ans: Legal
© 2025 All rights reserved
EDAPT: Ethics, Health Policy, Healthcare
Law Questions and Answers Latest Update
Which actions are the legal responsibility of a nurse leader? Select all that
apply. Ans: Create an environment of diversity and inclusion
Practice within the scope of state nurse practice act
Reduce risk of organizational liability
Promote client safety
During walking rounds with the charge nurse, a nurse manager notices a
staff nurse preparing medications for two clients at the same time. Which
ethical principles should guide the nurse manager's next actions? Select all
that apply. Ans: Fidelity
Nonmaleficence
Confidentiality
For each example, indicate if the situation represents a nurse advocating for
clients or the nursing profession. Ans: Client:
Empowers others by increasing knowledge of self-practice
Volunteering at a clinic in an underserved area
Securing informed consent when needed
Nursing Profession:
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Vote for state and national leaders who promote expanding nurse practice
acts
Supporting whistleblowers
Sharing nursing's perspective on health care issues
The nurse leader has a significant impact on ethical __________ because
leaders have the power to __________ others and enforce the organization's
norms, __________, and viewpoints. Ans: Decision-making
Motivate
Policies
As part of their responsibilities, the nurse leader provides educational
opportunities for colleagues concerning treatment and care at the client's
end-of-life and the importance of safeguarding confidential client
information. Which topics should the nurse leader cover? Select all that
apply. Ans: Advance directives
Privacy rule
Match the category of labor law to the correct definition. Ans: Equal
employment law - Seeks to prevent discrimination in hiring practices.
Criminal laws - Prohibit certain conduct in the workplace.
Labor standards - Set minimum expectations for wages, workplace safety,
and pay equity.
Labor relations - Regulate the relationship between unions and employers.
Two nursing leaders are discussing difficulties with client transfers between
their departments. Each manager has spoken with their staff and believes
the concerns are valid and a solution can be reached that is equitable to all
staff and puts clients' safety at the highest priority. Which step should the
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nursing leaders take next? Ans: Arrange a meeting of key staff to identify
key concerns.
The nurse leader is completing their annual self-evaluation. Which actions
should the leader list to provide examples of advocacy being a part of their
nursing practice? Select all that apply. Ans: Initiating an ethical consultation
for a client whose family wanted to ignore a legal advance directive for
health care document.
Meeting with local elected officials to encourage funding for a free health
clinic serving clients at risk.
The night shift charge nurse has been informed that due to low staffing and
high client acuity in the intensive care unit (ICU), one of the nurses will be
required to work in the ICU on the upcoming shift. Specify if each factor
should or should not be a priority consideration of the charge nurse when
determining which nurse should work in the ICU. Ans: Should Consider:
Nurses with ICU experience
Facility policies related to nurses working on other units
Length of time since each nurse was required to work on another unit
Each nurse's competence in caring for critically ill clients
Should Not Consider:
Preferences of the nurses
The nurse manager is counseling a registered nurse (RN) after a client who
was confused was discovered on the floor beside a bed. The bed was in the
highest position with all side rails lowered while in the care of the RN.
The manager should explain to the RN which professional duties were
violated? Select all that apply. Ans: Legal
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