Legal/Ethics practice questions (nclex style

A registered nurse arrives at work and is told to "float" to the ICU for the day because the ICU is understaffed and needs an additional nurse to care for the clients. The nurse has never worked in the ICU. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action? A. refuse to float in the ICU B. call the hospital lawyer C. call the nursing supervisor D. report to the ICU and identify tasks that can be safely performed - Answer: D Rationale - floating is acceptable and legal practice. The nurse floated to a unit until will be given orientation; be assigned to care for stable patients or those with conditions similar to her training experience. The nurse practice acts are an example of civil law. A. True B. False - Answer: False Rationale: Nurse practice acts fall under Statutory law The client's right to refuse treatment is an example of _________ laws. - civil Miss Magu, an 88-year old woman, believes that life should not be prolonged when hope is gone. She has decided that she does not want extraordinary measures taken when her life is at its end. Because she feels this way, she has talked with her daughter about her desires, completing a living will and left directions with her physician. This is an example of: A. Affirming a value