Exam 3: Legal and Ethical Issues

An older adult client has been approached to participate in a research study.The nurse best advocates for the client's right of self-determination by:

An older adult resident of a long-term care nursing facility frequently attempts to get out of bed and is at risk of sustaining an injury.The nurse's planned interventions to minimize the client's risk for injury is guided by:

A nurse new to geriatric nursing asks the nurse manager to clarify how to handle a client's claim she has been physically abused.The nurse manager responds most appropriately when stating:

During a client's orientation to a skilled nursing facility, a member asks the nurse to explain what an ombudsman does.The nurse's most appropriate response is:

A nurse caring for older adult clients shows an understanding of the implementation of standards of care when:

During a state inspection of a skilled nursing facility, a surveyor notes suspicion that a particular nurse may not be providing proper standard of care.The nurse manager informs the nurse to expect:

An 87-year-old client is unsure of the purpose of a living will.The nurse describes its purpose best when stating:

An alert but disoriented 84-year-old client lives with family members.The home health nurse, being aware of the role of client advocate, recognizes the obligation to report possible client abuse based on:

In order to best address the client's right to self-determination, at the time of admission to a nursing facility, the nurse asks which of the follow questions? Select all that apply.

A 69-year-old client diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome has been experiencing restlessness and has often been found by nursing staff wandering in and out of other clients' rooms during the night.The nurse views the client's PRN antipsychotic medication order as:

A nurse responsible for the care of older adult clients shows the best understanding of the nursing standards of practice when basing nursing care upon the:

The nurse is caring for a terminally ill older client who has a living will that excludes pulmonary and cardiac resuscitation.The family expresses a concern that the client may "change her mind." The nurse best reassures the family by stating:

The nurse recognizes that a nursing aide likely to abuse an older client is one who has: ineffective verbal communication skills.

The nurse caring for an older client who resides in an assistant living facility is asked to obtain and witness the client's signature on a living will document.The nurse responds most appropriately when stating:

The nurse is caring for an unresponsive 67-year-old client who has terminal cancer with a Do Not Resuscitate order in affect.A family member tells the nurse, "I'll sue you and every other nurse here if you don't do everything possible to keep her alive." The nurse understands that protection from legal prosecution in this situation is provided by: