ATI LPN
Ethics and Legal Issues in Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
Untreated diabetes may result in all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is not a recognized complication of untreated diabetes, unlike the others listed.
Question 2 of 5
All of the following are indications of insulin therapy except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diabetic retinopathy is a complication, not an indication for insulin; the others require insulin for acute management.
Question 3 of 5
Which type of competence-based education is characterized by basic performance in the workplace?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Behaviorist competence focuses on observable performance in the workplace.
Question 4 of 5
There is a nurse caring for elderly patient with dementia and cancer, the patients husband asks for information about 'terminal sedation.' What type and how much medication could be used for peaceful death? The nurse gives him this information and arranges for the patient to be discharged home in his husband care. This type of action is best described as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing such information may be legal but is unethical without proper medical oversight and patient consent.
Question 5 of 5
Conduct and use research to extend nursing theory and improve health practice among community is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Home care nurses often engage in research to improve community health practices.