SUBJECT CODE : 02 BOOKLET CODE : 012 71. A 48-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with hypovolumic shock refused blood transfusion irrespective of repeated counseling by the nurse in charge. What is the most appropriate legal framework in dealing with this patient? (A) Continue patient resuscitation (B) Take verbal consent and let him go (C) Have written consent and let him go (D) Look for family permission and let him go 72.A 32-year-old female patient came to hospital with sudden onset of sharp knife like chest pain accompanied by her family. On assessment she pronounced I dyspnea and central cyanosis. The physician and the nursing team in charge preformed emergency surgery. The patient and her family presented the case to court because she developed iatrogenic pleural effusion as complication. What nursing action most likely prevents accusation? (A) Keep fidelity (B) Take consent (C) Keep Veracity (D) Assess patient capacity 73. An experienced nurse, who was not happy with the working environment, accepted a 56- year-old male patient that came with complaint of joint pain. The nurse looks at the eye of the patient, listens and feels the pain of the patient. The nurse touches the patient's shoulder while teaching and reassuring him about the case. The patient was happy with nurse's approach. What is the most likely principle of compassion the nurse lacks? (A) Affection (B) Attention (C)Acceptance (D) Acknowledgement 74. A 32-year-old female patient came to health center for wound care. A nurse in charge provided the wound care The patient developed infection and referred to a hospital. In the hospital, she got treated and cured. After six years, she is informed that the infection she in the health center was due to inappropriate dressing. The patient filed malpractice act against the nurse in health center and prosecuted the nurse for malpractice act. What is the first thing the nurses' attorney should have as a defense? (A) Assumption of risk (B) Comparative negligence (C) Contributory negligence (D) Statute of limitations

71. (A) Continue patient resuscitation<br />Explanation: In this scenario, the patient has refused blood transfusion despite repeated counseling. The most appropriate legal framework in dealing with this patient would be to continue patient resuscitation. This is because the patient has the right to refuse treatment, and the healthcare team must respect the patient's autonomy and informed decision-making. Continuing resuscitation efforts is crucial in this situation to ensure the patient's safety and well-being.<br /><br />72. (B) Take consent<br />Explanation: In this scenario, the patient and her family presented the case to court because she developed iatrogenic pleural effusion as a complication. The most likely nursing action that could prevent accusation is taking consent. It is essential to obtain informed consent from the patient before performing any medical procedure. By taking consent, the healthcare team demonstrates respect for the patient's autonomy and ensures that the patient is fully informed about the risks and benefits of the procedure.<br /><br />73. (D) Acknowledgement<br />Explanation: In this scenario, the nurse accepted a 56-year-old male patient with joint pain and provided care. The nurse looked at the patient's eyes, listened to the patient's complaints, and touched the patient's shoulder while teaching and reassuring him about the case. The patient was happy with the nurse's approach. The most likely principle of compassion that the nurse lacks is acknowledgement. Acknowledgement involves recognizing and validating the patient's feelings and concerns. In this scenario, the nurse may not have fully acknowledged the patient's pain and discomfort, which could have led to the patient's dissatisfaction.<br /><br />74. (D) Statute of limitations<br />Explanation: In this scenario, a 32-year-old female patient developed an infection due to inappropriate dressing and filed a malpractice act against the nurse in the health center. The first thing the nurse's attorney should have as a defense is the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations refers to the maximum period of time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated. In this case, the patient filed the malpractice act after six years, which may be beyond the statute of limitations. The attorney should argue that the claim is time-barred and therefore not valid.