ATI LPN
Current Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse refusing to participate in an unethical practice is upholding which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nonmaleficence involves avoiding harm, which includes refusing to engage in unethical practices.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which ethical principle involves doing good and acting in the best interest of the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beneficence focuses on actions that promote the well-being and best interests of the patient.
Question 4 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 5 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.