ATI LPN
Legal and Ethics in Healthcare Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Ensuring that all patients receive fair and equal treatment is an example of which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Justice ensures that all patients are treated fairly and without bias.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse who refuses to participate in an unethical practice is upholding which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nonmaleficence involves avoiding actions that could harm patients, including refusing to engage in unethical practices.
Question 3 of 5
Which ethical principle requires a nurse to act honestly and provide accurate information?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Veracity ensures that nurses communicate truthfully and provide accurate information to patients.
Question 4 of 5
Ensuring equitable distribution of healthcare resources falls under which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Justice addresses the fair and equitable allocation of healthcare resources.
Question 5 of 5
If a person can be found legally guilty of a crime - thus maximizing the chances of incarceration and the person's mental illness plays a role in how he or she is dealt with, it is addressed by the notion of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The 'guilty but mentally ill' verdict holds the person accountable while acknowledging mental illness, often leading to treatment alongside punishment.