ATI LPN
Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
What is 'synthetic sanity?'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Synthetic sanity refers to drug-induced mental stability, often debated in legal contexts.
Question 4 of 5
What is Beauchamp and Childress's understanding of the place of veracity as a moral obligation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Veracity is understood as a specification of multiple principles, particularly respect for autonomy and nonmaleficence, ensuring truthful communication while respecting patient needs.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following best describes the relationship between clinical research and clinical medical practice, as discussed by Beauchamp and Childress?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Both research and clinical practice involve ethical considerations, and the distinction between them is increasingly seen as nuanced and context-dependent.