The distribution of nurses to areas of "most need" in the time of a nursing shortage is an example of:
A. Utilitarianism theory
B. Deontological theory
C. Justice
D. Beneficence - Answer C
Justice is defined as the fairness of distribution of resources. However, guidelines for a hierarchy ...
Ethical Aspects of Gerontological
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The distribution of nurses to areas of "most need" in the time of a nursing shortage is an example of:
A. Utilitarianism theory
B. Deontological theory
C. Justice
D. Beneficence - Answer C
Justice is defined as the fairness of distribution of resources. However, guidelines for a hierarchy of
needs have been established, such as with organ transplantation. Nurses are moved to areas of greatest
need when shortages occur on the floors. No floor is left without staff, and another floor that had five
staff will give up two to go help the floor that had no staff.
A client who had a "Do Not Resuscitate" order passed away. After verifying there is no pulse or
respiration's, the nurse should next:
A.
Have family members say goodbye to the deceased.
B.
Call the transplant team to retrieve vital organs.
C.
Remove all tubes and equipment (unless organ donation is to take place), clean the body, and position
appropriately.
D.
Call the funeral director to come and get the body - Answer C
The body of the deceased should be prepared before the family comes in to view and say their
goodbyes. This includes removing all equipment, tubes, supplies, and dirty linens according to protocol,
bathing the client, applying clean sheets, and removing trash from the room.
When the nurse described the client as "that nasty old man in 354," the nurse is exhibiting which ethical
dilemma?
, A. Gender bias and ageism
B. HIPPA violation
C. Beneficence
D. Code of ethics violation - Answer A. Stereotyping an "old man" as "nasty"is a gender bias and an
ageism issue. The nurse is verbalizing a negative descriptor about the client.
Which factor is least significant during assessment when gathering information about cultural practices?
A. Which factor is least significant during assessment when gathering information about cultural
practices?
B. Touch, eye contact
C. Bio-cultural needs
D. Pain perception, management expectations - Answer C. Cultural practices do not influence bio-
cultural needs because they are inborn risks that are related to a biological need and not a learned
cultural belief or practice
The nurse puts a restraint jacket on a client without the client's permission and without the physicians
order. The nurse may be guilty of assault.
A.
True
B.
False - Answer B. Battery is physical in nature. Assault is a threat.
Disparities in health outcomes between the rich and the poor illustrate the influence of socioeconomic
factors in morbidity and mortality. Social factors such as poverty and lack of universal medical insurance
compromise the health status of the poor and unemployed
True or False? - Answer True
The code of ethics for nurses is composed and published by
A.
The national league for Nursing
B.
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