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Final Exam Legal and Ethical Aspects in Healthcare Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse ensuring that all patients receive fair and equal treatment is an example of which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Justice ensures that all patients are treated fairly and equitably without discrimination.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The four rules of professional–patient relationships set forth and explained by Beauchamp and Childress are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The four principles of medical ethics as outlined by Beauchamp and Childress are respect for autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice.