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Question 1 of 5

Nurse M obtains a signature on an informed consent form from Mr. Y, who is later shown to have a fluctuating level of mental competency. In this case, what is Nurse M's most likely legal position?

A. Freedom from liability because Mr. Y signed the form

B. Possibly liable for a violation of Mr. Y's rights

C. Liable unless a malpractice insurance policy is in effect

D. Not liable because no family member had a durable power of attorney

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Possibly liable for a violation of Mr. Y's rights

Question 2 of 5

As a daughter and mother are extremely close emotionally, they made a pact years ago never to put the mother in a nursing home. Now, the physical demands of caregiving are becoming too great. What is the best way a nurse can help the daughter?

A. Persuade her to admit her mother to a nursing home

B. Aid her in finding help with in-home care

C. Praise her success in being a good daughter and keeping her promise

D. Point out her mistaken altruism

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Aid her in finding help with in-home care

Question 3 of 5

For which of the following is informed consent required?

A. Ordering a liquid diet for a post-surgical patient

B. Listening to a patient reveal his or her private, personal secrets

C. Giving a patient saline solution to relieve dry nasal passages

D. Asking a patient to complete a questionnaire for a research study on hospital practices

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Asking a patient to complete a questionnaire for a research study on hospital practices

Question 4 of 5

During a busy shift, a registered nurse directed an unlicensed care provider to change the dressing and perform wound care on an older adult client's surgical incision, an act that exists outside of the unlicensed care provider's scope of practice. Which of the following statements best captures the legal context of this event?

A. The unlicensed care provider is solely responsible for the inappropriate practice.

B. The nurse can be held liable for the actions of the unlicensed care provider.

C. Liability rests with the nurse manager of the unit.

D. In the absence of documented harm to the client, the action is legally permissible.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The nurse can be held liable for the actions of the unlicensed care provider.

Question 5 of 5

How does a durable power of attorney differ from a power of attorney?

A. It is granted by the court on behalf of an incompetent individual.

B. It stays in effect if the individual granting it becomes incompetent.

C. It goes into effect only after an individual becomes incompetent.

D. It includes responsibility for managing an individual's financial assets.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It stays in effect if the individual granting it becomes incompetent.

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