ATI LPN
Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
Define Code of nursing ethics
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The code of nursing ethics provides guidelines to ensure ethical practice and patient care.
Question 2 of 5
Two ethical problems result from nurse-nurse interaction (Problem 1)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurse-nurse conflicts often arise from differing views on patient care priorities.
Question 3 of 5
Three elements autonomy (Element 3)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autonomy means freedom from external influence.
Question 4 of 5
Role of nurse in care of the dying patient
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurses prioritize comfort and emotional support for dying patients.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a key component of informed consent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informed consent requires providing complete information, ensuring understanding, and allowing voluntary decision-making without coercion.