Informed Consent Form Flashcards, test questions and answers

Question 1

A nurse working in the ED is witnessing the signing of informed consent forms for the treatment of multiple clients during her shift. Which of the following signatures may the nurse legally witness?

Answer

1. A 16 yo client who is married 2. a 27 yo who has schizophrenia 3. an adoptive parent who brings in his 8 yo son 4. a 17 yo mother who brings in her toddler.
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Question 2

A nurse is preparing a client for surgery. The client appears apprehensive and asks multiple questions about the risks of the procedure. Which of the actions should the nurse take before witnessing the client’s signing of the informed consent form?

Answer

Ask the surgeon to speak to the client for clarification.
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Question 3

When preparing patient for surgery, patient appears apprehensive and asks multiple questions about risks of procedure. Which action should nurse take before witnessing patients signing of informed consent form? Explain risks and benefits of surgery, ask surgeon to speak to patient for clarification, reassure that procedure is necessary for recovery, document patients lack of preop teaching

Answer

ask surgeon to speak to client for clarification
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Question 4

Which group of people may not be truly ”voluntary participants” in research studies, even if they sign an informed consent form? a. students for whom participation is a course requirement b. students who sign up in the Student Center c. patients who sign up in a medical clinic d. women who are pregnant

Answer

a. students for whom participation is a course requirement
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Question 5

The nurse requests the client to sign a surgical informed consent form for an emergency appendectomy. Which statement by the client indicates further teaching is needed? 1.”I will be glad when this is over so I can go home today.” 2.”I will not be able to eat or drink anything prior to my surgery.” 3.”I can practice relaxing by listening to my favorite music.” 4.”I will need to get up and walk as soon as possible.”

Answer

1 The client will be in the hospital for a few days. This is not a day-surgery procedure. The client needs more teaching.
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Question 6

Informed consent forms should be written __________. A) in the first person B) using specific technical terminology C) at a sixth to eighth grade reading level D) in legalistic terms

Answer

C) at a sixth to eighth grade reading level
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Question 7

A nurse working in the emergency department is witnessing the signing of informed consent forms for the treatment of multiple clients during her shift. Which of the following individuals’ signatures may the nurse legally witness? (Select all that apply) a. Teacher bringing in a 7 year old student b. 16 years old client who is married c. 27-year-old client with schizophrenia d. adoptive parent bringing in their child e. 17-year-old mother bringing in her toddler

Answer

B, C, D, and E
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Question 8

The adolescent is scheduled for a below-knee (BK) amputation following a motorcycle accident. The nurse includes which information in the preoperative teaching session? 1. Explain that the client will walk with a prosthesis soon after surgery. 2. Encourage the client to share feelings and fears about the surgery. 3. Take the informed consent form to the client and ask the client to sign it. 4. Evaluate how the client plans to complete schoolwork during hospitalization.

Answer

1) fails to recognize client’s immediate concerns 2) CORRECT — discussing client’s feelings and fears is important in dealing with anxiety due to a change in body image and functioning 3) client is underage; parents will need to sign the permit 4) is more appropriate for the postoperative period of time than for the preoperative period
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Question 9

A nurse is preparing a client for surgery. The client appears apprehensive and asks multiple questions about the risks of the procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take before witnessing the client’s signing of the informed consent form? A. Explain the risks and benefits of the surgery to the client B. Ask the surgeon to speak to the client for clarification. C. Reassure the client that the procedure is necessary for recovery D. Document the clients lace of preoperative teaching.

Answer

B. Ask the surgeon to speak to the client for clarification. Rationale: The surgeon is responsible for explaining the surgery and its risk and benefits.
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Question 10

A nurse working in the emergency department is witnessing the signing of informed consent forms for the treatment of multiple clients during her shift. Which of the following individuals’ signatures may the nurse legally witness? (Select all that apply.) a. A teacher who brings in a 7-year-old student b. A 16-year-old client who is married c. A 27-year-old client who has schizophrenia d. An adoptive parent who brings in his 8-year-old son e. A 17-year-old mother who brings in her toddler

Answer

bcde
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