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NCLEX Questions on Legal Aspect of Health Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse advocating for the best interests of the patient is demonstrating which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beneficence focuses on promoting the well-being and best interests of the patient.
Question 2 of 5
Respecting a patient's refusal of treatment is an example of which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autonomy supports the patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions, including refusal of treatment.
Question 3 of 5
Which ethical principle requires a nurse to tell the truth to patients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Veracity obligates nurses to communicate truthfully and provide accurate information to patients.
Question 4 of 5
Respecting a patient's refusal of a treatment is upholding which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autonomy supports the patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions, including refusal of treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse respecting a patient's cultural preferences in care is an example of which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Autonomy respects the patient's values, preferences, and cultural beliefs in healthcare decisions.