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Ross-Kerr and Wood’s Canadian Nursing Issues & Perspectives: CDN NURSING ISSUES & PERSPECTIVES 6th Edition
Chapter 15 : Ethical Issues and Dilemmas in Nursing Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following situations reflects active euthanasia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Euthanasia is the putting to death, by painless method, of a terminally ill or severely disabled person who has requested assistance in withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining procedure or passive euthanasia, such as the withholding of intravenous or tube feedings, or commission of an act (active euthanasia), such as intentional administration of an excessive dose of barbiturates.
Question 2 of 5
Margaret is caring for an older resident who has requested medical assistance in dying (MAID) and is awaiting the decision of the health care team. Which of the following is required in Canada before MAID would be permitted? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,F
Rationale: A grievous and irremediable medical condition is considered one in which decline cannot be reversed, there is unbearable physical or mental suffering, and natural death is reasonably foreseeable.
Question 3 of 5
Which following moral principle refers to doing no harm?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The moral principle of nonmaldefence refers to avoiding harm or doing no harm.
Question 4 of 5
It is important to have a full discussion of the patient's and family's wishes for a do not resuscitate order (DNR) when developing an end-of-life treatment plan for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is important to include a full discussion of DNR orders because too broad or narrow interpretation of those orders could result in the application of basic or advanced life support in ways that may be inconsistent with the patient's and family's wishes.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by a registered nurse would indicate following the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics when conscientiously objecting to providing care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The CNA Code of Ethics advises nurses to notify their employers as soon as possible of their conscientious objection and to ensure that the care of patients is not compromised, which may mean transferring care, in a respectful way, to an alternative provider.