Multiple Choice Questions: Patient Rights

Amelia Roses (UNC2021-5678) Bachelor of Science in Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS: PATIENT RIGHTS (UNDERSTANDING THE RIGHTS OF PATIENTS THAT NURSES MUST RESPECT AND PROTECT) 1. A patient has the right to: a. Refuse treatment even if it is deemed medically necessary. b. Receive complete and accurate information about their health condition. c. Be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their background. d. All of the above 2. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a nurse regarding patient rights? a. Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality of health information. b. Obtaining informed consent from patients before procedures. c. Pressuring patients to agree to treatments they are not comfortable with. d. Providing safe, effective, and professional-standard care. 3. A patient's right to privacy includes: a) The right to have their health information shared with their family members without their consent. b) The right to have their medical records kept confidential. c) The right to be discussed in front of other patients without their permission. d) None of the above 4. When providing information to patients, nurses should: a) Use complex medical jargon that may be difficult for patients to understand. b) Provide information in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand manner. c) Avoid answering patients' questions if they are too time-consuming. d) None of the above 5. Informed consent means: a) Obtaining a patient's signature on a consent form without explaining the procedure. b) Ensuring that patients have a sufficient understanding of their treatment options and associated risks and benefits. c) Pressuring patients to agree to a procedure they are hesitant about. d) None of the above 6. A patient's right to religious freedom allows them to: a. Practice their religious beliefs as long as it does not interfere with the rights of others. b. Refuse medical treatment that conflicts with their religious beliefs. c. Demand special accommodations for their religious practices in the healthcare setting. d. All of the above 7. Which of the following is NOT a patient's right? a. The right to have their pain managed effectively. b. The right to be free from discrimination based on their race, gender, or sexual orientation. c. The right to have their medical records translated into a language they understand. d. The right to choose their own doctor and healthcare providers. 8. When a patient refuses treatment, nurses should: a. Try to convince the patient to change their mind. b. Respect the patient's decision and assist them in understanding the consequences of refusal. c. Document the patient's refusal and inform the healthcare team. d. All of the above 9. A patient's right to a support person means: a. They have the right to have a family member or friend present during their care. b. They have the right to have a lawyer present during their care. c. They have the right to have a healthcare provider of their choice present during their care. d. None of the above 10. Nurses can promote patient rights by: a. Staying up-to-date on the latest patient rights regulations and guidelines. b. Educating patients about their rights and encouraging them to ask questions. c. Reporting any instances of patient rights violations to the appropriate authorities. d. All of the above Answer Key: 1. d) All of the above 2. c) Pressuring patients to agree to treatments they are not comfortable with. 3. b) The right to have their medical records kept confidential. 4. b) Provide information in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand manner. 5. b) Ensuring that patients have a sufficient understanding of their treatment options and associated risks and benefits. 6. d) All of the above 7. d) The right to choose their own doctor and healthcare providers. 8. d) All of the above 9. a) They have the right to have a family member or friend present during their care. 10. d) All of the above