Role of nurse in care of the dying patient

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ATI LPN Test Bank

A. Provide comfort and support B. Increase patient suffering C. Avoid patient contact D. Focus only on cure

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Nurses prioritize comfort and emotional support for dying patients.

What is the ethical obligation of a nurse when encountering unethical behavior by a colleague?

A. Ignore it B. Report it to the appropriate authority C. Confront the colleague directly D. Discuss it with other colleagues

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Reporting unethical behavior to the appropriate authority ensures accountability and protects patient safety.

Which ethical principle requires a nurse to act fairly and impartially?

A. Fidelity B. Justice C. Nonmaleficence D. Beneficence

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Justice ensures that nurses treat all patients fairly and without bias.

Which ethical principle involves allocating healthcare resources fairly?

A. Justice B. Autonomy C. Veracity D. Fidelity

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Justice addresses the fair and equitable distribution of healthcare resources.

A nurse maintaining a patient's confidentiality is practicing which ethical principle?

A. Beneficence B. Veracity C. Fidelity D. Justice

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Fidelity includes maintaining confidentiality to uphold trust in the nurse-patient relationship.

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