ATI LPN
Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is faced with a situation where two ethical principles seem to conflict.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When faced with conflicting ethical principles, it is important for the nurse to seek guidance from a nurse manager or ethics committee.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse receives a gift from a patient as a token of appreciation for their care.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining professionalism and ethical boundaries involves navigating situations where gifts are offered.
Question 5 of 5
How many categories of ethical principles do Diener and Crandell refer to?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diener and Crandell outline four specific ethical principles in research, making option B the correct and most detailed answer.