Question

During an appointment to go over David’s brain scan results, neurologist Dr. Darnell notices that David looks confused as he is hearing the diagnosis and treatment information Dr. Darnell is giving. How should Dr. Darnell BEST follow the Patient’s Bill of Rights in this situation?

(1 point)
Responses

Keep treating David with respect as he finishes his exam.

Keep treating David with respect as he finishes his exam.

Have David sign a disclosure waiver so Dr. Darnell can explain the information to a family member.

Have David sign a disclosure waiver so Dr. Darnell can explain the information to a family member.

Give David some handouts and a website so he can research the diagnosis and treatment on his own.

Give David some handouts and a website so he can research the diagnosis and treatment on his own.

Explain the information in a different way so David understands it better.

Frida has an adverse reaction to an anesthetic. Once her reaction is treated and Frida is stabilized, her anesthesiologist asks, “Do you have any allergies?” Frida mentions that she does have allergies to eggs and soy products. The anesthesiologist replies, “I see. Sometimes egg and soy allergies trigger reactions with anesthetics, which might explain your adverse reaction.” How was Frida subject to potential negligence in this example?

(1 point)
Responses

The anesthesiologist should have verified any known allergies before administering anesthetics.

The anesthesiologist should have verified any known allergies before administering anesthetics.

The anesthesiologist likely administered too much anesthesia to Frida during the procedure.

The anesthesiologist likely administered too much anesthesia to Frida during the procedure.

The anesthesiologist caused harm to Frida by administering the anesthesia despite knowing Frida’s allergies.

The anesthesiologist caused harm to Frida by administering the anesthesia despite knowing Frida’s allergies.

The anesthesiologist harmed Frida through invading her privacy when asking about allergies.

When Maura arrives for her nursing shift, she learns that one of her patients, Mrs. Aubray, has refused another surgery and instead wants to be discharged. Maura thinks this is a foolish decision. How should she BEST handle the situation?

(1 point)
Responses

Go into Mrs. Aubray’s room and explain why the surgery is a good idea.

Go into Mrs. Aubray’s room and explain why the surgery is a good idea.

Tell Mrs. Aubray she will not be her nurse anymore unless she agrees to the surgery.

Tell Mrs. Aubray she will not be her nurse anymore unless she agrees to the surgery.

Honor Mrs. Aubray’s wishes and treat her with compassion.

Honor Mrs. Aubray’s wishes and treat her with compassion.

Find Mrs. Aubray’s doctor and ask him to convince Mrs. Aubrey to have the surgery.

Which is the BEST example of someone experiencing an invasion of privacy?

(1 point)
Responses

Lana is made to change into a hospital gown in a room without a curtain.

Lana is made to change into a hospital gown in a room without a curtain.

A medical assistant asks Hector a lot of personal questions during his health assessment.

A medical assistant asks Hector a lot of personal questions during his health assessment.

The receptionist says the name of Alma’s doctor out loud while checking Alma in for an appointment.

The receptionist says the name of Alma’s doctor out loud while checking Alma in for an appointment.

Darius has to remove his sweatshirt so the nurse can give him an injection.

Diego began taking a new thyroid medication last week and has since noticed a rapid heartbeat, shaking hands, and increased sweating. When he reached out to his provider about this, the provider replied, “I’m so sorry. I calculated the dose incorrectly, so you’ve accidentally been taking too much medicine.” What type of wrongful act was committed in this example?

(1 point)
Responses

abandonment

abandonment

fraud

fraud

libel

libel

negligence

negligence

Answer 1

1) Explain the information in a different way so David understands it better.

2) The anesthesiologist should have verified any known allergies before administering anesthetics.

3) Honor Mrs. Aubray’s wishes and treat her with compassion.

4) Lana is made to change into a hospital gown in a room without a curtain.

5) negligence