Fundamentals of Nursing Q 48
When signing a form as a witness, your signature shows that the client:
A. Is fully informed and is aware of all consequences.
B. Was awake and fully alert and not medicated with narcotics.
C. Was free to sign without pressure.
D. Has signed that form and the witness saw it being done.
Correct Answer: D. Has signed that form and the witness saw it being done
Your signature as a witness only states that the person signing the form was the person who was listed in the procedure. A witness’s signature can be useful for evidentiary purposes. If a party to the agreement later says they did not sign, the person who witnessed the party signing can be called to confirm it. The witness can confirm that the specific person signed and that was the sign they made.
Option A: In a legal contract, a witness is someone who watches the document is signed by the person they are being a witness for and who verifies its authenticity by singing their own name on the document as well.
Option B: Having a witness helps to reinforce the validity and authenticity of a document by adding another layer of security should the contract ever be questioned in court.
Option C: Though witnesses aren’t always a requirement for executing a legal document, they can help solidify and authenticate a contract by providing proof that the signatures are legitimate and consensual.