ATI LPN
Current Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse keeping a patient's information private is practicing which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fidelity includes maintaining confidentiality to preserve trust in the nurse-patient relationship.
Question 2 of 5
Which ethical principle guides nurses to respect the decisions of competent adult patients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Autonomy supports the right of competent adults to make their own healthcare decisions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse ensuring that a patient's pain is managed effectively is practicing which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Beneficence involves actions that promote the well-being and comfort of the patient, such as effective pain management.
Question 4 of 5
Which ethical principle is violated when a nurse fails to maintain patient confidentiality?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fidelity is compromised when confidentiality is breached, violating the trust relationship.
Question 5 of 5
When a disordered mind may be regarded as unable to formulate and carry out a criminal purpose, it is called
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A disordered mind unable to formulate criminal intent aligns with the legal definition of insanity, which excuses criminal responsibility due to mental incapacity.