,1. Which legal principle is primarily concerned with holding
individuals accountable for any harm caused by their
actions in a healthcare setting?
- A. Confidentiality
- B. Informed Consent
- C. Liability
- D. Autonomy
Correct Answer: C. Liability
Rationale: Liability refers to the legal responsibility for
one's actions, especially when their actions cause harm.
2. A nurse witnesses a colleague administering the wrong
medication to a patient. What is the first ethical action the
nurse should take?
- A. Report the incident to the nurse manager
- B. Confront the colleague directly
- C. Document the incident in the patient's chart
- D. Notify the risk management department
Correct Answer: B. Confront the colleague directly
Rationale: Addressing the error promptly and directly
can prevent harm and allows for immediate corrective
action.
3. Which of the following is NOT a component of informed
consent?
- A. Disclosure of risks and benefits
- B. Patient’s literacy level
- C. Competence to make decisions
- D. Voluntariness of decision
, Correct Answer: B. Patient’s literacy level
Rationale: While important, literacy level is not a
mandated component; instead, the ability to understand
information provided is crucial.
4. According to the ANA Code of Ethics, which principle
emphasizes the nurse's obligation to protect the
confidentiality of patient information?
- A. Beneficence
- B. Nonmaleficence
- C. Justice
- D. Fidelity
Correct Answer: D. Fidelity
Rationale: Fidelity involves loyalty and the obligation to
keep commitments, including maintaining patient
confidentiality.
5. A pediatric nurse is faced with a situation where parents
refuse life-saving treatment for their child. What ethical
principle most directly supports the nurse’s decision to
advocate for treatment?
- A. Autonomy
- B. Beneficence
- C. Veracity
- D. Justice
Correct Answer: B. Beneficence
Rationale: Beneficence involves actions that promote
the well-being of others, including advocating for necessary
medical interventions.
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