SOLUTION QUESTIONS WITH FULL
ANSWERS
◉ Autonomy. Answer: A person's right to determine their destiny-
promotes freedom of choice
◉ Beneficence. Answer: One's duty to benefit/promote the good of
others
◉ Nonmaleficence. Answer: Do no harm
◉ Justice. Answer: A duty to treat all individuals equally and fairly
◉ Veracity. Answer: One's duty to always be truthful
◉ Medical restraint. Answer: order is good for 24 hours-check
patient every 2 hours
◉ Behavioral restraint. Answer: Order is good for 4 hours-check
patient every 30 minutes; look for skin breakdown, circulation, offer
water/food, ask about toileting.
, ◉ Restraints. Answer: 18+ years: restraints, MD needs to see pt w/in
the hr.
Order for restraints must be renewed q4hrs
9-17 years: order must be renewed q2hrs
9 years or younger: order must be renewed every hour
*they should only be on for up to 24 consecutive hours.
Documentation is very important.
◉ Nurse practice act. Answer: Defines legal parameters of
professional and practical nursing (every state has their own)
◉ Statutory law. Answer: Written law set by a body of legislature
◉ Common law. Answer: set by a precedent (roe vs. wade)
◉ Civil law. Answer: Protects private/property rights
◉ Torts. Answer: Compensation
◉ Contracts. Answer: Legally binding agreement between 2 parties