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Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
This type of tort is due to negligence and malpractice such as not implementing interventions or safety measures.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An unintentional tort is a legal wrongdoing that occurs due to negligence or carelessness rather than intentional harm. In this context, the tort is caused by negligence and malpractice, such as failing to implement interventions or safety measures, indicating it was not done intentionally.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse witnesses a coworker taking controlled substances from the medication cart without proper documentation.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nursing ethics require nurses to uphold professional standards and report any unethical or illegal activities observed in the workplace.