ATI LPN
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
Three forms of negligence (Form 1)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Negligence includes failing to act (omission).
Question 2 of 5
Which ethical principle is associated with maintaining patient confidentiality?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fidelity includes maintaining confidentiality as a core aspect of trust between the nurse and patient.
Question 3 of 5
Which ethical principle is involved when a nurse keeps patient information confidential?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fidelity includes maintaining confidentiality as part of the trust relationship between the nurse and patient.
Question 4 of 5
Which ethical principle is violated when a nurse discloses patient information without consent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fidelity is compromised when confidentiality is breached, violating the trust relationship.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse providing culturally competent care is practicing which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beneficence promotes actions that benefit the patient, including providing care that respects cultural differences.