Question

Javier is a nurse currently caring for a patient who is in a coma after experiencing head trauma. Since the patient cannot speak for themselves about their treatment, what would be the BEST course of action for Javier?

(1 point)
Responses

He should limit the medical testing of the patient.

He should limit the medical testing of the patient.

He should administer typical treatment for this condition.

He should administer typical treatment for this condition.

He should consult the patient’s medical power of attorney.

He should consult the patient’s medical power of attorney.

He should ask a colleague for advice on treatment.

Julio takes his son to an audiology appointment. At one point during the exam, the staff conducts an audiometry test. When the appointment is over, Julio is surprised to hear that his son’s healthcare insurance doesn’t cover elective hearing tests, so he was responsible for paying the full audiometry fee out-of-pocket. What part of the Patient Bill of Rights was not followed in this scenario?

(1 point)
Responses

appeal

appeal

emergency treatment

emergency treatment

financial considerations

financial considerations

respect

Ava is a triage nurse who checks patients in for surgery at the hospital. As she is taking down the information of a new patient, they mention that their religion prevents them from receiving blood transfusions. As a nurse, Ava disagrees with this position. What is the BEST way to show respect for this patient’s right to fair treatment?

(1 point)
Responses

Ava should tell the patient that they will probably not receive the best treatment at that facility.

Ava should tell the patient that they will probably not receive the best treatment at that facility.

Ava should assure the patient that she has noted their information on the chart and that their rights will be respected.

Ava should assure the patient that she has noted their information on the chart and that their rights will be respected.

Ava should call the physician to ask if they are willing to treat a patient who refuses to accept blood.

Ava should call the physician to ask if they are willing to treat a patient who refuses to accept blood.

Ava should ignore the patient’s comment because their religion is none of her business.

Before beginning a new procedure, Dr. Iman discusses the procedure, its risks, and its benefits with David, the patient. What does Dr. Iman need to do next before beginning David’s treatment?

(1 point)
Responses

explain to David that he has access to care

explain to David that he has access to care

have David call his insurance to verify coverage

have David call his insurance to verify coverage

tell David how he can file a medical complaint

tell David how he can file a medical complaint

have David sign an informed consent verification

Ajay, a nurse, is working with a patient who has a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. The patient’s heart stops beating, and the heart rate monitor sounds a code alarm. How should Ajay BEST respond?

(1 point)
Responses

Immediately begin CPR on the patient.

Immediately begin CPR on the patient.

Respect the DNR and allow the patient to pass away naturally.

Respect the DNR and allow the patient to pass away naturally.

Call the doctor into the room and ask what the next steps are.

Call the doctor into the room and ask what the next steps are.

Call the patient’s family and see if they want the team to begin lifesaving measures.

Answer 1

1) He should consult the patient’s medical power of attorney.

2) financial considerations

3) Ava should assure the patient that she has noted their information on the chart and that their rights will be respected.

4) have David sign an informed consent verification

5) Respect the DNR and allow the patient to pass away naturally.