ATI LPN
Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which ethical principle requires a nurse to remain faithful to their commitments?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fidelity involves honoring commitments and maintaining trust with patients.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse ensuring that a patient's confidentiality is maintained is practicing which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fidelity includes maintaining confidentiality to uphold trust in the nurse-patient relationship.
Question 3 of 5
The competency to stand trial issue is based on the basic legal principle
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Competency to stand trial hinges on the defendant's ability to understand proceedings and assist in their defense, a foundational legal requirement.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is true regarding the deinstitutionalisation of large numbers of mentally ill persons?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deinstitutionalisation led to increased homelessness among the mentally ill due to inadequate community support.
Question 5 of 5
The prosecution and defence in the trial of Andrea Yates agreed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Both sides agreed Yates committed the act, but disputed her mental state, making C the agreed fact.