Practice Question
Informed consent for a minor requires a signature from a legal guardian. It is encouraged to also ask the child if they agree to the treatment. This is known as
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
assent.
Rationale:
🟧 Assent refers to a minor's affirmative agreement to participate in treatment or research, even though they cannot legally consent.
🟧 It respects the child’s autonomy, developmental level, and right to be involved in decisions affecting them.
🟧 Legal consent still must come from the parent/guardian, but assent is ethically encouraged.
🟧 Assent helps build trust and supports child-centered care.
❌ Incorrect Options
❌ Involuntary consent is not an ethical or legal concept.
❌ C & D. These refer to legal consent, which minors cannot give.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Leadership
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