CPN Exam #2 Questions And Correct
Answers
Allowing a patient to refuse chemotherapy is based on a belief in the ethical principle of _____
justice.
autonomy.
Nonmaleficence,
death with dignity. - answerautonomy
In a clinical setting, professional ethics should override personal moral and val...
Allowing a patient to refuse chemotherapy is based on a belief in the ethical principle of _____
justice.
autonomy.
Nonmaleficence,
death with dignity. - answer✔autonomy
In a clinical setting, professional ethics should override personal moral and values. T or F? -
answer✔True
Which document guides RNs in all practice settings regarding their specific responsibilities and
obligations to their patients and others they serve?
A.) ANA's Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
B.) Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements
C.)Gilligan's stages of moral reasoning
D.)International Council of Nurses - answer✔Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive
Statements
A nursing student got a thank-you card from a patient's family and had another student take a
photo of the student with the family. The student asks the nursing instructor if it would be alright
to post the photo on Facebook. Which response by the instructor is best?
A. "Yes, as long as you ask the family if that would be OK."
B. "I think that would be OK, but you should check hospital policy."
C. "No, posting pictures of patients and families on social media sites is not acceptable."
d.) Gather all information important to the situation - answer✔b.) Identify the ethical dilemma in
the case.
A nurse is turning a bedfast patient to prevent pressure ulcers. The patient complains that the
process is painful. The nurse explains the reason for the turning schedule and completes the task.
This is an example of the ethical principle of
a) autonomy.
b) fidelity.
c) nonmaleficence.
d) veracity. - answer✔c) nonmaleficence.
Answering a terminally ill child's questions about his or her condition honestly is based on a
belief in the ethical principle of
a) autonomy.
b) fidelity.
c) justice.
d) veracity. - answer✔d) veracity.
The current emphasis on eliminating racially based health disparities is based on which of the
following ethical principles?
a) Double effect
b) Fidelity
c) Justice
d) Veracity - answer✔c) Justice
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