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Current Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
The dying person has right to maintain a sense of hopefulness.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Patients have the right to hope, which supports their emotional well-being, per nursing ethics.
Question 2 of 5
First two psychological stages of dying persons (Stage 1)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Per Kübler-Ross, denial is the first stage of coping with dying.
Question 3 of 5
Three skills needed to be a good advocate (Skill 2)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Empathy helps nurses understand and support patients.
Question 4 of 5
What is the primary purpose of the nursing code of ethics?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing code of ethics primarily serves as a guide for ethical decision-making, helping nurses navigate complex moral dilemmas in patient care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse refusing to participate in an unethical practice is upholding which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nonmaleficence involves avoiding harm, which includes refusing to engage in unethical practices.