The advance medical directive and the living will are confused by patients and staff. Which of the following explains the difference?
a. A living will designates the person to make their health care decisions if the pa-tient is no longer able to.
b. An advance directive designates do not resuscitate directives.
c. The advance directive details the wishes of the patient while he is still competent.
d. The living will is signed by two nonrelated people and can never be altered.
Question 2The Patient Self-Determination act allows for refusal of care. Which of the following situations illustrates a patient's right to refuse care?
a. A patient decides to sign out AMA.
b. A patient signs a consent form.
c. A patient asks for time to think about surgery and talk with his family.
d. A patient asks for alternatives to the prescribed treatment.
Question 3Physical restraints are only allowed when the patient is at risk to themselves or others. Which of the following does the nurse understand about the use of restraints?
a. Restraints are used to prevent a patient from pulling out his Foley catheter.
b. Restraints are necessary to prevent the patient from getting out of bed.
c. If restraints are necessary, the least restrictive must be used.
d. The nurse must obtain an order to use restraints PRN.
Question 4Informed consent requires that the patient has received specific information regarding the benefits of having the procedure as well as what will happen if the procedure is not performed.
Which of the following must also be applied for it to be legal? a. Alternatives and risks
b. Competency and voluntariness
c. Cost and benefits
d. Risks and discomfort
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