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What is euthanasia?
taking deliberate action that results in death
Correct. It is providing an easy, painless death for a patient who has an incurable disease.
withdrawing artificial life support
Incorrect. Euthanasia is taking any deliberate action that results in death. Withdrawing life support is only one of many possible methods of causing death.
providing emergency, life-saving treatment
Incorrect. Euthanasia is taking any deliberate action that results in death for a patient who has an incurable disease.

What should a nurse do first if he believes the hospital where he works has a policy that is not in the best interest of patients?
speak privately with his supervisor
Correct. The supervisor may be able to explain why the facility has the policy. If the employee still disagrees, the supervisor may be able to help him decide how to handle the situation.
warn his patients
Incorrect. It is unacceptable to undermine patient confidence. He should speak privately with his supervisor about his concerns.
discuss it with coworkers
Incorrect. His coworkers are not in a position to address his concerns. He should speak privately with his supervisor.

When is it legal for health care workers to perform patient care duties they have not been trained to do?
never
Correct. It is illegal for health care workers to perform patient care duties they have not been trained to do.
when there is no one else available to do them
Incorrect. It is never legal for health care workers to perform patient care duties they have not been trained to do.
when their supervisors ask them to perform the duties
Incorrect. It is never legal for health care workers to perform patient care duties they have not been trained to do, even when it is requested by a supervisor.

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between ethics and laws?
Laws are based on ethics.
Correct. Ethics are the broad, fundamental truths on which laws are based.
Ethics are based on laws.
Incorrect. The opposite is true: laws are based on ethics, the broad, fundamental truths of a society.
Ethics and laws are the same thing.
Incorrect. Laws are based on ethics, the broad, fundamental truths of a society.

Which is the best example of respecting patient autonomy?
ensuring that patients have given their voluntary consent for treatment
Correct. Autonomy means ensuring that patients have the opportunity to participate in making decisions about their health.
never discussing patients with people not involved in their treatment
Incorrect. Keeping patient information private is essential, but this is patient confidentiality, not autonomy. Autonomy means ensuring that patients have the opportunity to participate in making decisions about their health.
following all safety rules when working with patients
Incorrect. Following safety rules is essential, but it is not an example of autonomy, which means ensuring that patients have the opportunity to participate in making decisions about their health.

What does "working within your scope of practice" mean?
performing only those duties you are legally permitted to do in your occupation
Correct. "Scope of practice" refers to the duties a health care worker is legally permitted to perform.
passing the certification exam for your occupation
Incorrect. While you must pass any exams required to practice your occupation, "scope of practice" refers to the duties you are legally permitted to do in your occupation.
learning and staying informed about the health care laws related to your occupation
Incorrect. Knowing the health care laws related to your profession is important, but "scope of practice" specifically refers to the duties you are legally permitted to do in your occupation.

What should you do if a patient's sister calls for information about the results of her brother's lab tests?
look in the patient's medical records to see if he has signed a written consent for release of information
Correct. Even family members cannot be given information about a patient's condition if the patient has not signed a release.
give her the information because she is a close relative
Incorrect. You must first check the patient's medical records to see if he has signed a consent for release of information. Even family members cannot be given information about a patient's condition if the patient has not signed a release.
transfer her call to the physician
Incorrect. You must first check the patient's medical records to see if he has signed a consent for release of information. Patient information cannot be given out by anyone, even the physician, if the patient has not signed a release.

