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Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
This crime has fines or imprisonment of less than 1 year
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A misdemeanor is a type of crime that typically carries less severe penalties compared to felonies. It is characterized by fines or imprisonment of less than one year. This means that the given crime falls under the category of a misdemeanor, which is a less serious offense than a felony. It is important to note that misdemeanors are generally considered less severe crimes and are punishable by fines, probation, community service, or short-term incarceration.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following consequentialist theories takes the position that the value of an action is determined by its usefulness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Utilitarianism is a consequentialist theory that takes the position that the value of an action is determined by its usefulness. An ethics of care is a nursing philosophy that directs attention to the specific situations of individual patients viewed within the context of their life narrative. Deontology considers an action to be right or wrong independent of its consequences. A categorical imperative is a principle, established by Immanuel Kant, that states that one should act only if the action is based on a principle that is universal.
Question 3 of 5
An alert, oriented, and competent frail older adult man has been told that he is dying, and has asked to have a DNAR order put on his chart. The patient's family does not agree with his decision and asks the healthcare team to ignore the request. The healthcare team does not comply with the family's wishes, and after several days the family takes the matter to court. The court sides with the family and orders the healthcare team to remove the DNAR order. This is an example of which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is clearly an example of settling an issue by force, bringing in a more powerful entity (the court) to force the healthcare team to do what the family wants. It is not a compromise of any sort because neither party backed away from its original position, and the action that was taken was not agreed on by both parties.
Question 4 of 5
What is a part of a comprehensive nutritional assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dietary history is a critical component of a comprehensive nutritional assessment, alongside body composition, physical assessment, and laboratory findings. (Note: Original question allowed multiple answers; restructured to single-answer format by selecting one key option.)
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has expressed a desire to refuse treatment.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autonomy is a fundamental principle of nursing ethics, which means that clients have the right to make decisions about their own care, including refusing treatment.