ATI LPN
Final Exam Legal and Ethical Aspects in Healthcare Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A wrongful act against a person or their property and is against the public which usually results in a prison term, fine or short jail sentence.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A crime refers to a wrongful act committed against a person or their property that is considered a violation of public law. It typically results in legal consequences such as imprisonment, fines, or a short jail sentence. Criminal law specifically deals with offenses that are considered crimes, distinguishing them from civil law which focuses on disputes between individuals. Common law refers to legal principles and precedents developed through court decisions.
Question 2 of 5
A 45-year-old patient is ventilator dependent after a high cervical neck injury. He is conscious and competent and has decided that he wants to be removed from the ventilator. His family and the multidisciplinary team agree. The nurse believes the patient intends suicide and would prefer he choose differently but says nothing. The nurse remains at the bedside holding the patient's hand. In this instance the nurse is displaying which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Value neutrality occurs when we put aside our own values regarding an issue in order to provide nonjudgmental care to clients. A value set is your list of values. A value system is your value set with the values ranked on a continuum from most important to least important.
Question 3 of 5
Nursing codes are:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Codes of ethics are open to public scrutiny. The ethical aspects of nursing work, just like the technical aspects, are subject to review by professional groups and licensure boards, which may use sanctions to punish code violations. However, nursing codes are not legally binding.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a patient about the importance of reducing saturated fats in a cardiac diet. Which oil should the nurse recommend as an option?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Olive oil is low in saturated fats and beneficial for a cardiac diet, unlike palm oil, coconut oil, and cottonseed oil, which are higher in saturated fats. (Note: Original question allowed multiple answers; restructured to single-answer format by selecting the healthiest option.)
Question 5 of 5
A client is asking about developing a living will. What act protects this right?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Patient Self-Determination Act protects the right to develop a living will by ensuring patients are informed of their rights to make advance directives.