The Patient Self-Determination act allows for refusal of care. ...

[rachel9]

The 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 2

Physical 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.

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Answer to Question 1

A

Feedback
A Patients have a right to refuse treatment and can leave the hospital AMA (against medical advice).
B This does not illustrate refusal of care.
C This does not illustrate refusal of care.
D This does not illustrate refusal of care.

Answer to Question 2

C

Feedback
A This is not a reason for using restraints.
B This is not a reason for using restraints.
C Restraints should only be used when other alternatives are not successful and then the least restrictive restraint should be used.
D This is not a reason for using restraints.