Question

For consent to be valid, this can only be given by a person who:

a. Understands the reason and details of consent; is incompetent; freely and voluntarily consents; is appropriately informed of proposed treatment, benefits and risks

b. Understands the reason and details of consent; is competent; is coerced by a doctor; is appropriately informed of proposed treatment, risks, benefits and alternatives

c. Understands the reason and details of consent; is competent; voluntarily consents; is appropriately informed of proposed treatment and benefits

d. Understands the reason and details of consent; is competent; freely and voluntarily consents; is appropriately informed of proposed treatment, risks, benefits and alternatives

For consent to be valid, this can only be given by a person who:

a. Understands the reason and details of consent; is incompetent; freely and voluntarily consents; is appropriately informed of proposed treatment, benefits and risks

b. Understands the reason and details of consent; is competent; is coerced by a doctor; is appropriately informed of proposed treatment, risks, benefits and alternatives

c. Understands the reason and details of consent; is competent; voluntarily consents; is appropriately informed of proposed treatment and benefits

d. Understands the reason and details of consent; is competent; freely and voluntarily consents; is appropriately informed of proposed treatment, risks, benefits and alternatives

Mia’s parents have consented to Mia having a port-a-cath inserted for chemotherapy as well as a bone marrow biopsy. As Sadaf is preparing Mia for surgery, Mia’s parents have decided that they do not want Mia to have the bone marrow biopsy as it was painful for Mia the first time that it was done and they are concerned of the stress and pain that she will be in. How should Sadaf respond appropriately?

a. Sadaf should document in the notes that Mia’s parents have refused the bone marrow biopsy and continue to prepare Mia for theatre

b. Sadaf should tell Mia’s parents that they cannot refuse treatment as Mia is old enough to consent

c. Sadaf should speak with Mia’s parents to determine their concerns and answer any questions they may have, then contact the surgeon to inform them

d. Sadaf should inform the parents that it is ok as it is their right to refuse, then notify theatres that the procedure is cancelled

Sadaf is a New Graduate Nurse working in the oncology ward and looking after 16 year old Mia. Mia is prescribed paracetamol for pain. Sadaf is completing a medication round and when she administers the paracetamol to Mia, Mia swallows it without any questions. This is an example of:

a. No consent

b. Written consent

c. Implied consent

d. Verbal consent

Children who are under state care and who are the subject of care and protection orders require consent to be provided by:

a. The State Ministerial or Government Secretary

b. The child’s foster parents

c. The Social Worker looking after the child

d. The Prime Minister

Alex has been working in the local Emergency Department as a Registered Nurse for 5 years. The definition of a nurse’s scope of practice includes Alex having a:

a. Legal & professional duty to practice within the NMBA standards; personal indemnity insurance

b. Legal & professional duty to practice safely; high standard of personal hygiene

c. Legal & professional duty to practice safely within the standards, codes and guidelines

d. Legal & professional duty to practice safely; high standard of personal ethics

The absence of consent when providing nursing care is true in all of the following statements except:

a. It is not considered as part of the scope of practice for a nurse

b. It indicates a legitimate criminal act

c. It is considered a trespass

d. It may lead to a claim of assault, battery or false imprisonment

Answer 1