A nurse keeping a patient's information private is practicing which ethical principle?

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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.

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