1. What is the primary purpose of informed consent in healthcare? A. To ensure that treatment is given promptly B. To protect the healthcare facility from litigation C. To respect and uphold patient autonomy D. To provide a legal document for treatment administration Answer: C. The primary purpose of informed consent is to respect and uphold patient autonomy. It ensures that patients are fully informed about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to a proposed treatment or procedure, allowing them to make an educated decision regarding their healthcare. 2. A nurse witnesses a colleague acting unethically. What is the first step they should take according to the ANA Code of Ethics? A. Report the incident to the nursing manager B. Confront the colleague directly C. Document the incident in the patient's records D. Discuss the situation with the colleague in private Answer: D. The first step should be to discuss the situation with