,1. Multiple Choice: Which ethical principle is primarily
concerned with the distribution of resources and benefits?
a) Autonomy
b) Justice
c) Beneficence
d) Nonmaleficence
Correct Answer: b) Justice
Rationale: Justice refers to fairness in the distribution of
resources and benefits, which is essential in healthcare
policy and nursing ethics.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The principle of _______ requires
healthcare professionals to do good to the patients they
serve.
Correct Answer: Beneficence
Rationale: Beneficence is the ethical principle that
obligates healthcare professionals to take actions that
benefit patients.
3. True/False: Informed consent is only necessary for
invasive procedures.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Informed consent is required for all medical
interventions, not just invasive procedures, as it respects
the patient's autonomy and right to make decisions about
their own care.
, d) Political climate
e) Cultural beliefs
Correct Answers: a), b), c), d), e)
Rationale: All listed factors can significantly influence
healthcare policy trends, shaping the direction and
implementation of policies.
5. Multiple Choice: The concept of 'double effect' in nursing
ethics applies when:
a) An action has both positive and negative
consequences
b) A nurse has to choose between two equally
unfavorable options
c) A nurse performs an action intended to hasten death
d) A patient refuses treatment
Correct Answer: a) An action has both positive and
negative consequences
Rationale: The principle of double effect acknowledges
that some actions may have both good and bad effects, and
it is ethically permissible if the intention is to achieve the
good effect.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The trend of _______ in nursing
involves using data analytics to improve patient care.
Correct Answer: Informatics
Rationale: Nursing informatics integrates nursing science
with information management and analytical sciences to
improve the management of healthcare information.
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