Which ethical principle requires a nurse to act in

Question 1 of 5

Which ethical principle requires a nurse to act in the best interest of the patient?

A. Nonmaleficence B. Fidelity C. Beneficence D. Justice

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Beneficence focuses on promoting the well-being and best interests of the patient.

Question 2 of 5

What is the distinction between insanity and competency to stand trial?

A. Insanity is more serious than incompetency B. Competency, but not insanity, concerns persons accused of a crime C. Someone found competent to stand trial cannot also be found insane D. Insanity and competency concern different points in time during which the person's mental state is being questioned

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Insanity relates to mental state at the time of the crime, while competency addresses current ability to stand trial, making them distinct temporal evaluations.

Question 3 of 5

The most recent extension of the Tarasoff ruling (2004) states

A. that therapists no longer have a duty to warn possible victims except in cases where the patient has explicitly described the means he/she would use to commit the violence B. that therapists have a duty to warn a possible victim if the threat is reported by a family member of the patient C. the duty to warn only extends to licensed clinical psychologists and not to social workers or other types of mental health workers D. that therapists have a duty to warn a possible victim if the threat is reported by a friend or co-worker of the patient

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The 2004 extension broadened the duty to warn when threats are reported by family, enhancing protective measures.

Question 4 of 5

What is 'synthetic sanity?'

A. Faking of sanity by a deranged person B. Sanity measured only by psychological tests C. Sanity induced by psychotropic drugs D. Appearance of sanity under courtroom stress

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Synthetic sanity refers to drug-induced mental stability, often debated in legal contexts.

Question 5 of 5

What is Beauchamp and Childress's understanding of the place of veracity as a moral obligation?

A. Beauchamp and Childress understand obligations of veracity to be specifications of more than one of the four basic principles (respect for autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice). B. Beauchamp and Childress claim that it isn't clear whether veracity is an absolute and independent obligation or a special application of another principle. C. Beauchamp and Childress think that veracity is an independent principle and virtue, on the same level as respect for autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice. D. Beauchamp and Childress think that veracity is a specification of the principle of respect for persons' autonomy.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Veracity is understood as a specification of multiple principles, particularly respect for autonomy and nonmaleficence, ensuring truthful communication while respecting patient needs.

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