ATI LPN
Legal and Ethics in Healthcare Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Identify the client with the greatest risk for developing protein-calorie malnutrition.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This client would have the greatest increase in metabolic demand for energy/nutrients due to trauma and fever, running the greatest risk for not having those energy demands met. Fever increases energy needs by approximately 7 kcal per degree Celsius above normal.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse discovers that a colleague has made a medication error.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurses have an ethical responsibility of non-maleficence which means they must prevent harm.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is terminally ill and in severe pain.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ethical principles in nursing emphasize the importance of providing optimal care and relieving suffering.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is asked to cover a colleague's shift but already has prior commitments outside of work.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Demonstrating professionalism involves prioritizing patient care and teamwork.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is documenting patient care in the electronic health record(EHR) and realizes they made an error in documenting a medication dose.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Accurate and timely documentation is essential for providing quality care and maintaining legal and ethical standards.