Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has a hip fracture that requires surgical repair. Which of the following health care professionalsis responsible for obtaining informed consent from the client for the procedure?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Surgeon
Rationale:
The surgeon is responsible for obtaining informed consent for a surgical procedure. This process includes explaining the nature of the procedure, potential risks, benefits, and alternatives to the surgery. The patient must understand this information and voluntarily agree to the surgery by signing the consent form. Although other healthcare professionals, like the nurse, may provide education or clarify questions, it is the surgeon who is legally and ethically responsible for ensuring that the patient fully understands the procedure before consent is obtained.
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A nurse is giving a presentation about client confidentiality to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following actions is an example of a violation of confidentiality?
Answer Choices:
A. Reporting laboratory findings to a member of the client's family
B. Discussing a client's surgical procedure with the nurse manager
C. Notifying the provider of physical examination findings
D. Identifying the client by name when making a referral for home health services
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Answer Choices:
A. Hospital ethics committee
B. Hospital administrator
C. Clinical education specialist
D. Quality improvement committee
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Answer Choices:
A. Before aspirating gastric contents
B. Prior to administering each medication
C. After each medication
D. When the flow of the medication by gravity slows
E. After giving multiple medications
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4