ATI LPN
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has expressed a desire to refuse a life-saving treatment.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ethical principles, such as respect for autonomy and informed consent, play a vital role in nursing practice.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is asked by a family member to disclose a patient's medical information without the patient's consent.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining patient confidentiality is a fundamental ethical and legal obligation.
Question 3 of 5
Which method is most commonly associated with a lack of informed consent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Covert observation involves studying participants without their knowledge, inherently lacking informed consent, unlike the other methods.
Question 4 of 5
What is the nurse's responsibility in medication administration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurses are responsible for administering medications as prescribed, monitoring for side effects, and ensuring patient safety.
Question 5 of 5
What is the nurse's responsibility regarding advance directives?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses must ensure that the patient's advance directives are respected and documented to honor their autonomy and wishes.