ATI LPN
Legal and Ethics in Healthcare Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is terminally ill and in severe pain.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ethical principles in nursing emphasize the importance of providing optimal care and relieving suffering.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is documenting patient care in the electronic health record(EHR) and realizes they made an error in documenting a medication dose.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Accurate and timely documentation is essential for providing quality care and maintaining legal and ethical standards.
Question 3 of 5
Why is it 'easier said than done' to ensure that the principle of informed consent is adhered to?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed reasons (impracticality, withholding information, and behavior change) explain the difficulty of fully implementing informed consent, making 'All of the above' correct.
Question 4 of 5
Which action is most appropriate when a nurse suspects abuse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report any suspicion of abuse to the appropriate authorities immediately to protect the patient.
Question 5 of 5
How should a nurse respond to a patient experiencing a seizure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should protect the patient from harm and ensure an open airway during a seizure to prevent complications.