MGCCC Fundamentals Final Exam
Questions With correct Answers
Advocacy - correct answersProviding patients with the information they need to make
decisions and supports the patients in whatever decisions they make
Autonomy - correct answersAutonomy refers to a person's independence. Represents an
agreement to respect a patient's right to determine a course of action. For example, before
surgery a patient is required to sign a consent form. The purpose of the consent is to ensure in
writing that the health care team respects the patient's independence by obtaining his or her
permission to proceed. Respect for autonomy becomes complicated when the patient is a
child or when he or she is cognitively impaired by disease, age, or trauma. Although the
health care team turns to whoever is identified as legally responsible for the patient, the
ethical goal remains to try to determine the best interests of the patient from the patient's
point of view.
Patient's Bill of Rights - correct answersInforms patients about what they should expect
during their hospital stay
Patient Self-Determination Act - correct answersRequires federally funded hospitals to inform
adult patients in writing about their rights to make treatment choices ask make sure the
patient has a living will or power of attorney.
Responsibility - correct answersthe duties and activities that an individual is employed to
perform. A professional nurse's responsibili ties in a given role are outlined in a position
description describing the nurse's duties in client care and in participating as a member of the
nursing unit.
Authority - correct answersthe official power to act in areas in which an individual has been
given and accepts responsibility.
, Accountability - correct answersrefers to liability or individuals being answerable for their
actions. It involves follow-up and a reflective analysis of one's decisions to evaluate their
effectiveness.
Decentralized Decision Making - correct answersDecisions made at the staff level.
Advantages - Increased morale and improved interpersonal relationships among staff. Staff
members feel more important and are more willing to contribute. Also promotes creativity in
problem solving.
Collaborative Care - correct answersNurses collaborate with other members of the healthcare
team to plan, provide, and evaluate patient care.
The primary goal of each member of the healthcare team is to promote and restore health.
Example: Nurse consults with the dietitian for a patient who is not eating well or who needs
to lose weight.
Physicians - correct answersprimarily responsible for the diagnosis of illness and the medical
or surgical tx of that illness
Nurse Practicioner/Physicians's Assistant - correct answersresponsibilities usually depend on
the supervising physician and might include conducting physical examinations and rounding
on patients.
Physical Therapist - correct answersseeks to restore function or to prevent further disability in
a patient after an injury or illness.
Respiratory Therapist - correct answerstrained in techniques that improve pulmonary (lung)
function and oxygenation.
Questions With correct Answers
Advocacy - correct answersProviding patients with the information they need to make
decisions and supports the patients in whatever decisions they make
Autonomy - correct answersAutonomy refers to a person's independence. Represents an
agreement to respect a patient's right to determine a course of action. For example, before
surgery a patient is required to sign a consent form. The purpose of the consent is to ensure in
writing that the health care team respects the patient's independence by obtaining his or her
permission to proceed. Respect for autonomy becomes complicated when the patient is a
child or when he or she is cognitively impaired by disease, age, or trauma. Although the
health care team turns to whoever is identified as legally responsible for the patient, the
ethical goal remains to try to determine the best interests of the patient from the patient's
point of view.
Patient's Bill of Rights - correct answersInforms patients about what they should expect
during their hospital stay
Patient Self-Determination Act - correct answersRequires federally funded hospitals to inform
adult patients in writing about their rights to make treatment choices ask make sure the
patient has a living will or power of attorney.
Responsibility - correct answersthe duties and activities that an individual is employed to
perform. A professional nurse's responsibili ties in a given role are outlined in a position
description describing the nurse's duties in client care and in participating as a member of the
nursing unit.
Authority - correct answersthe official power to act in areas in which an individual has been
given and accepts responsibility.
, Accountability - correct answersrefers to liability or individuals being answerable for their
actions. It involves follow-up and a reflective analysis of one's decisions to evaluate their
effectiveness.
Decentralized Decision Making - correct answersDecisions made at the staff level.
Advantages - Increased morale and improved interpersonal relationships among staff. Staff
members feel more important and are more willing to contribute. Also promotes creativity in
problem solving.
Collaborative Care - correct answersNurses collaborate with other members of the healthcare
team to plan, provide, and evaluate patient care.
The primary goal of each member of the healthcare team is to promote and restore health.
Example: Nurse consults with the dietitian for a patient who is not eating well or who needs
to lose weight.
Physicians - correct answersprimarily responsible for the diagnosis of illness and the medical
or surgical tx of that illness
Nurse Practicioner/Physicians's Assistant - correct answersresponsibilities usually depend on
the supervising physician and might include conducting physical examinations and rounding
on patients.
Physical Therapist - correct answersseeks to restore function or to prevent further disability in
a patient after an injury or illness.
Respiratory Therapist - correct answerstrained in techniques that improve pulmonary (lung)
function and oxygenation.
