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10 Cards in this Set
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What are acceptable reasons for discharge or transfer? |
The correct answer is:Medical reasons, for the benefit of patient welfare or the welfare of other patients/residents, or for nonpayment |
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Patients have the right to be free from restraints unless what is obtained? |
The correct answer is:An authorization (order) from a physicianExplanation:Orders for restraints must be written for a specific and limited time period, with the intention of preventing the patient from harming himself or others. |
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A patient requests details regarding their medical condition. What should you do? |
The correct answer is:Report their request to a registered nurse (RN) or doctor.Explanation:As a nursing assistant, you can only answer questions that are within your scope of practice. Any questions related to a patient’s medical condition should be directed toward the attending physician or RN. |
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Who is responsible for choosing which pharmacy a patient uses? |
The correct answer is:The patient or their power of attorneyExplanation:Every patient has the right to choose their own pharmacy. |
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Visitation for married couples is an example of which patient right? |
The correct answer is:PrivacyExplanation:Every married couple has the right to a private visitation. |
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A patient has elected to have her daughter manage her finances. To do this legally, what document must be obtained? |
The correct answer is:a power of attorneyExplanation:A power of attorney is a legal document that grants decision-making power to someone else. |
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A patient is refusing a treatment that the doctor prescribed. What should you do? |
The correct answer is:Report the refusal to a supervisor and document what happened in the patient’s chart.Explanation:Patients have a legal right to refuse any treatment that is recommended to them. |
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Your patient is DNR. What does this mean? |
The correct answer is:Do Not ResuscitateExplanation:Patients have the legal right to refuse life-prolonging treatments, such as CPR or mechanical ventilation. DNR orders must be obtained from a physician. |
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What is informed consent? |
The correct answer is:The process of getting a patient’s written permission before performing a healthcare procedure.Explanation:To give informed consent, the patient must have complete understanding of the facts and risks associated with a procedure. |
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Which conditions would prevent a patient from being able to give informed consent? |
The correct answer is:Alzheimer’s disease, alcohol or drug intoxication, mental illness, intellectual disability, brain injury, minor status (under 18), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and sleep deprivation |
