Author Question: The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987 was written to protect the patient from ... (Read 113 times)

burchfield96 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987 was written to protect the patient from physical or chemical restraint in which of the following situations?

a. Protection from self-harm
b. Protection from other patients
c. To keep patient from leaving AMA
d. Discipline or convenience

Question 2

When signing an informed consent form, the nurse understands that her signature:

a. Indicates witness that patient signed the form.
b. Confirms that the patient understands the information provided.
c. Confirms that the patient is agreeing voluntarily.
d. Indicates witness that the patient is of legal age.

dpost18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

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A This is not the protection provided by the act.
B This is not the protection provided by the act.
C This is not the protection provided by the act.
D OBRA was written to protect patients from being restrained for disciplinary reasons.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A The nurse's signature is witnessing the patient's signature only.
B This is not what the nurse's signature legally means.
C This is not what the nurse's signature legally means.
D This is not what the nurse's signature legally means.