ATI LPN
Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse maintaining a patient's confidentiality is practicing which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fidelity includes maintaining confidentiality to uphold trust in the nurse-patient relationship.
Question 2 of 5
Which ethical principle requires a nurse to act in the best interest of the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beneficence focuses on promoting the well-being and best interests of the patient.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse who speaks up for a patient's rights and interests is demonstrating which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Advocacy for a patient's rights reflects respect for their autonomy and self-determination.
Question 4 of 5
What is the distinction between insanity and competency to stand trial?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insanity relates to mental state at the time of the crime, while competency addresses current ability to stand trial, making them distinct temporal evaluations.
Question 5 of 5
The most recent extension of the Tarasoff ruling (2004) states
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 2004 extension broadened the duty to warn when threats are reported by family, enhancing protective measures.