ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 2 : Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The new LPN/LVN is concerned regarding what should or should not be done for patients. What resource will best provide this information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standards of care define what should or should not be done for patients. The nurse practice act, scope of nursing practice, and professional organizations do not provide the best information as to what should or should not be done for patients.
Question 2 of 5
What role is the nurse who diligently works for the protection of patients' interests playing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A nurse accepts the role of advocate when, in addition to general care, the nurse protects the patient's interests. Caregiver, health care administrator, and health care evaluator are not terms for the nurse who diligently works for the protection of patients.
Question 3 of 5
When asked to perform a procedure that the nurse has never done before what should the nurse do to legally protect himself or herself?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse cannot use ignorance as an excuse for nonperformance. The nurse should ask for direction from the charge nurse, explaining she has never performed the procedure independently.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting a patient to clarify values by encouraging the expression of feelings and thoughts related to the situation. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse can assist the patient in values clarification without giving an opinion.
Question 5 of 5
What fundamental principle must the nurse first observe when confronted with an ethical decision?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first fundamental principle is respect for people. Autonomy, beneficence, and nonmaleficence are not the first fundamental principles to observe when confronted with an ethical decision.