NUR 115 Exam 2 Questions And Answers
Where does the client's rights outlined? - ANSWER the patient care partnership
the patient self-determination act
- requires that all client must be informed of?
- provides education for?
- requires facilities to document what in the medical record? - ANSWER - their rights on
admission to refuse or accept care
- staff and patients on issues regarding treatment and end-of-life issues
- whether client has an AD and to provide written information on the client that does not
name the term:
supporting client's by ensuring they are promptly informed, their rights are respected,
and receive the proper level of care - ANSWER client advocacy
At what time would the nurse advocate for a client? - ANSWER - end of life/ treatment
issues
-unconscious
-communication with physician
- to maintain privacy
- if they are suffering from dementia
- they cannot talk
Define informed consent - ANSWER client has given written permission for a procedure
or treatment to be done
what does a client need to have and know before it is considered informed consent? -
ANSWER - need to know/understand purpose for procedure
, - benefits
- risk
- alternatives
- who will be involved in the procedure
When is informed consent required? -ANWER for invasive procedures or surgeries
Who may give informed consent? -ANWER a competent adult including:
- Emancipated minor
- Parents of minor/ POA
- 19 or older (legal adult)
Who witnesses informed consent? -ANWER the nurse
What is an advanced directive? - ANSWER two major types includes a living will and
durable POA. It is a document that relays the client's wishes in the event that he/she are
no longer able to make those decisions
what am I?
type of advanced directive in which the client's wishes regarding medical treatment are
expressed in the event the client is unable to do so. Can be misinterpreted. - ANSWER
living will
What am I? ?
appoints an agent to act for a patient who cannot make decisions on his or her own
behalf. Also known as a healthcare proxy. - ANSWER Power of attorney
what is the role of nurses regarding advance directives? SATA:
Where does the client's rights outlined? - ANSWER the patient care partnership
the patient self-determination act
- requires that all client must be informed of?
- provides education for?
- requires facilities to document what in the medical record? - ANSWER - their rights on
admission to refuse or accept care
- staff and patients on issues regarding treatment and end-of-life issues
- whether client has an AD and to provide written information on the client that does not
name the term:
supporting client's by ensuring they are promptly informed, their rights are respected,
and receive the proper level of care - ANSWER client advocacy
At what time would the nurse advocate for a client? - ANSWER - end of life/ treatment
issues
-unconscious
-communication with physician
- to maintain privacy
- if they are suffering from dementia
- they cannot talk
Define informed consent - ANSWER client has given written permission for a procedure
or treatment to be done
what does a client need to have and know before it is considered informed consent? -
ANSWER - need to know/understand purpose for procedure
, - benefits
- risk
- alternatives
- who will be involved in the procedure
When is informed consent required? -ANWER for invasive procedures or surgeries
Who may give informed consent? -ANWER a competent adult including:
- Emancipated minor
- Parents of minor/ POA
- 19 or older (legal adult)
Who witnesses informed consent? -ANWER the nurse
What is an advanced directive? - ANSWER two major types includes a living will and
durable POA. It is a document that relays the client's wishes in the event that he/she are
no longer able to make those decisions
what am I?
type of advanced directive in which the client's wishes regarding medical treatment are
expressed in the event the client is unable to do so. Can be misinterpreted. - ANSWER
living will
What am I? ?
appoints an agent to act for a patient who cannot make decisions on his or her own
behalf. Also known as a healthcare proxy. - ANSWER Power of attorney
what is the role of nurses regarding advance directives? SATA:
