consent Flashcards
this is an agreement by a client to accept a course of treatment after being provided info
informed consent
2 types of consent
express
implied
an oral or written agreement
express consent
exist when individual’s nonverbal behavior indicates agreement
implied consent
this is the responsibility of the person who is going to do the procedure
obtaining informed consent
these are group of people that cannot provide consent
minors
unconscious/injured
mentally ill persons
3 major elements of informed consent
- consent must be given voluntarily
- consent must be given by a client/indiv w capacity and competence to understand
- the client must be given enough info to be the ultimate decision maker
the transfer of responsibility for performance of activity from one person to another still retaining accountability
Delegation
a nurse may delegate a task however, its his responsibility for action/inaction of nurse and the other delegated remains with the nurse
True
can include, domestic violence, child, abuse, verbal abuse, bullying, sexual abuse
Violent behavior
this is the absence of care to maintain the health & safety of a vulnerable indiv such as CHILD / ELDER
Neglect
nurses can identify & asses cases of violence against others
TRUE
when there is an instance of injury present or result of abuse,
refers to a nurse whose its ability is diminished bye drugs, alcohol & mental illness
impaired nurse