ATI LPN
Legal and Ethics in Healthcare Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Using the MORAL acronym for making an ethical decision, under which 'letter' would the following action fall? The physician explains to the laboring woman the impact on the unborn child of refusing a cesarean birth.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The letter 'O' in the MORAL acronym represents outlining options, where the physician explains consequences and listens to the patient's viewpoint.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is terminally ill and in severe pain.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ethical principles in nursing emphasize the importance of providing optimal care and relieving suffering.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is asked to cover a colleague's shift but already has prior commitments outside of work.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Demonstrating professionalism involves prioritizing patient care and teamwork.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is documenting patient care in the electronic health record(EHR) and realizes they made an error in documenting a medication dose.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Accurate and timely documentation is essential for providing quality care and maintaining legal and ethical standards.
Question 5 of 5
Why is it 'easier said than done' to ensure that the principle of informed consent is adhered to?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed reasons (impracticality, withholding information, and behavior change) explain the difficulty of fully implementing informed consent, making 'All of the above' correct.