ATI LPN
Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the ethical obligation of a nurse when encountering unethical behavior by a colleague?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting unethical behavior to the appropriate authority ensures accountability and protects patient safety.
Question 2 of 5
Which ethical principle involves allocating healthcare resources fairly?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Justice addresses the fair and equitable distribution of healthcare resources.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse maintaining a patient's confidentiality is practicing which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fidelity includes maintaining confidentiality to uphold trust in the nurse-patient relationship.
Question 4 of 5
Ensuring that patients understand their treatment options is an example of which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Veracity ensures that patients receive accurate and complete information to make informed decisions.
Question 5 of 5
Which ethical principle requires a nurse to act in the best interest of the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beneficence focuses on promoting the well-being and best interests of the patient.