Exam 4: Ethical Concepts

Which ethical principle is the nurse assessing when asking who benefits from the actions of others?

The nurse is providing care for a postpartum patient who states,"I know my rights and you have to do what I tell you!" Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse is providing care to a 3-year-old child whose parents decide to decline further treatment for cancer,which has metastasized.There is a conflict between the child's parents and the rest of the family.Which should the nurse consider when determining the appropriate action for this patient?

A patient is diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infections (STI)and states to the nurse,"Promise you will not tell anyone about my condition." Which action should the nurse take,when considering the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)of 1996?

The nurse is providing care to an older adult patient with terminal cancer who has opted to discontinue treatment and go home.The patient's family,however,wants to continue treatment.The nurse agrees to be present while the patient tells the family.Which ethical patient principle is the nurse supporting?

Which statement regarding the American Nurses Association (ANA)Code of Ethics for professional nurses is accurate?

The nurse is providing care to an older adult patient who has decided to discontinue the prescribed hemodialysis.The patient's family,however,is not supportive of this decision.When using the theory of principles-based reasoning,which statement from the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse is providing care to a client who is considered brain dead.The family has opted to end care and the health-care provider asks the nurse to pull the endotracheal (ET)tube.The nurse is uncomfortable with this request.Which is the reason the nurse is experiencing difficulty with this task?

The hospice nurse is providing care to a terminal patient who has asked about guidance and support in ending life.Which should the nurse recognize in regards to making an ethical and moral decision in this circumstance?

Which number of alternative solutions should be included when conducting ethical decision-making?

An adolescent patient diagnosed with leukemia decides to stop chemotherapy treatments.The patient's parents,however,want the health-care team to continue all treatments.Which action by the nurse is appropriate when providing care to this patient and family?

A patient tells the nurse,"I don't really like the nurse on the first shift;she treats me bad." Which action by the nurse is appropriate in order to advocate for this patient?

Which action is appropriate when dealing with an ethical dilemma in practice?

Which statement best describes the American Nurses Association (ANA)Code of Ethics for professional nurses?

Which ethical principle requires the nurse to be accountable for commitments made to self or others?

The nurse is providing care to a patient who states,"My doctor is refusing to treat me because I am noncompliant with his recommendations." Which is the priority nursing action in this situation?

Which is the priority nursing action for the ethical decision-making process?

A patient diagnosed with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)is admitted to the acute care floor.Which stance regarding the care for this patient is supported by the American Nurses Association (ANA)Code of Ethics?

Which professional value is the nurse demonstrating by volunteering time to work in a local free clinic?

The nurse is providing care to an older adult patient who is scheduled for surgery.During the preoperative assessment,the nurse discovers that the patient does not have an adequate understanding of the procedure.Which is the reason for the nurse to take action in this situation?