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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 6 : Values, Ethics, and Advocacy Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is an example of paternalistic behavior?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Paternalistic behavior involves making decisions for a patient's benefit without their input, like intercepting candy for a diabetic patient.
Question 2 of 5
A student nurse is working in the library on her plan of care for a clinical assignment. The patients name is written at the top of her plan. What ethical responsibility is the student violating?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Writing the patient's name publicly violates confidentiality.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is concerned about the practice of routinely ordering a battery of laboratory tests for patients who are admitted to the hospital from a long-term care facility. An appropriate source in handling this ethical dilemma would be which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The institutional ethics committee is equipped to address systemic ethical concerns like unnecessary testing.
Question 4 of 5
A patient tells the nurse that he does not want to have a painful procedure. By respecting and supporting the patients right to make decisions, what is the nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Supporting the patient's decision-making demonstrates advocacy for their autonomy.
Question 5 of 5
A patient, unsure of the need for surgery, asks the nurse, What should I do? What answer by the nurse is based on advocacy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging the patient to explore their concerns promotes autonomy and is an act of advocacy.