ATI LPN
Final Exam Legal and Ethical Aspects in Healthcare Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse ensuring informed consent is obtained before a procedure is upholding which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Informed consent respects the patient's autonomy and right to make voluntary healthcare decisions.
Question 2 of 5
What is the ethical principle that obligates a nurse to tell the truth?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Veracity obligates nurses to communicate truthfully and provide accurate information to patients.
Question 3 of 5
The case of Jeffrey Dahmer exemplifies
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dahmer's case highlighted debates over mental illness versus legal insanity, as his plea was rejected despite evident psychological issues, emphasizing this distinction.
Question 4 of 5
The Tarasoff case led to the ruling that a therapist who learns that a client is threatening to harm someone must
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Tarasoff ruling established a duty to warn the intended victim, prioritizing public safety over confidentiality.
Question 5 of 5
If an individual is acquitted on a Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity plea, he or she is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NGRI acquittals typically lead to psychiatric hospitalization until deemed safe, not indefinite or prison placement.