FU Ch. 6
A client rings the call bell to request pain medication. Upon performing the pain assessment, the nurse informs the client that she will return with the pain medication. The nurse's promise to return with the pain medication is an example of which principle of bioethics? a. Fidelity b. Autonomy c. Nonmaleficence d. Justice
A
A nurse obtains an order for a bed alarm for a confused client. This is an example of which of the following ethical principles? A. Paternalism B. Deception C. Confidentiality D. Conflict
A
The nurse is engaged in dialogue with a client in an effort to identify the client's values. Value systems are often formally embedded and integrated into: A. Religion B. Nature C. Treatment D. Activity
A
What ethical principle is r/t the idea of self-determination? A. Autonomy B. Beneficence C. Confidentiality D. Nonmaleficence
A
Which are examples of virtues that can exemplify character and conduct as a professional nurse? (Select all that apply). A. trustworthiness b. humility c. deception d. conflict e. compassion
A, B, & E.
A nurse knows the ethical term "Do not cause harm" is an example of: A. Justice B. Nonmaleficence C. Fidelity D. Beneficence
B
What would be an example of the nurse practicing fidelity? The nurse: A. regulates visitors. B. Stays with the client during his death as promised C. Withholds information as requested D. Provides continuity of care
B
A hospital owned by a Catholic order of nuns will not allow tubal ligations to be performed. This is considered to be: A. personal morality B. Personal Values C. Institutional policy D. Legal obligation
C
A nurse is aware that the principle of autonomy is being applied in which situation? A. The family is discussing care with the physician B. An order for an antibiotic is being written in the chart C. The client has decided to stop chemo treatments D. A hospice consult is ordered by the nurse
C
A nurse working on a critical care unit was informed by a client with MS that she did not wish to be resuscitated in the event of cardiac arrest. The client is no longer able to express her wishes, and the family has informed the physician that they want to client to be resuscitated. Aware of the client's wishes, the nurse is involved in a situation that may involve what? A. Deception B. Paternalism C. Ethical Distress D. Confidentiality
C
A nurse believes that abortion is an acceptable option if a pregnancy results from a situation of rape. What is the best description of this belief? A. Legal obligations B. Ethics C. Professional values D. Personal morality
D
A nurse is caring for an older adult who has cancer and is experiencing complications requiring a revision of the plan of care. The nurse sits down with the client and the family and discusses their preferences while sharing her judgements based on her expertise. Which of the following types of health care decision making does this represent? A. Ethical decision making B. Paternalistic model C. Patient sovereignty model D. Shared decision making
D
When examining values, a nurse notes that one country uses physician-assisted suicide and another country considers physician-assisted suicide as illegal and punishable with imprisonment. How are these two views on physician-assisted suicide affected? A. Economically B. Spiritually C. Ethically D. Culturally
D
