ATI LPN
Legal and Ethics in Healthcare Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Maintaining a patient's confidentiality is crucial under which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fidelity includes maintaining confidentiality to uphold trust in the nurse-patient relationship.
Question 2 of 5
What is the ethical principle that involves fair treatment for all patients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Justice ensures that all patients receive fair and equitable treatment without discrimination.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.