ATI LPN
Legal and Ethics in Healthcare Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Invasion of privacy includes:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Releasing information to unauthorized persons violates patient privacy, unlike the other options which are unrelated or consensual.
Question 2 of 5
The benefits of using an insulin pump include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insulin pumps do not inherently aid weight loss; they improve glucose control but may even lead to weight gain.
Question 3 of 5
All of the following are manifestations of hypoglycemia except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dry mouth is not a typical symptom of hypoglycemia; the others are common signs of low blood sugar.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse caring for boy patient (10 years old) with cancer, he realized and accepted that he is dying and wanted to stop chemotherapy. His parents insisted to try new aggressive course of chemotherapy, the nurse go ahead and gives the chemotherapy as ordered by physician. This type of action is best described as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It's legal (follows physician orders) but unethical (ignores the competent minor's autonomy and wishes).
Question 5 of 5
The following are the characteristics of leaders, except one:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leaders are typically risk-takers, not risk-avoidant.