EMERGENCY CARE AND TRANSPORTATION OF
THE SICK AND INJURED 2026 FINAL PAPER
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWER KEY APLUS
◉ 2. Which response by a nursing applicant during a hiring
interview indicates that the
applicant operates from an ethical egoism framework?
1. "I would want to be treated in a caring manner if I were mentally
ill."
2. "This job will pay the bills, and the workload is light enough for
me."
3. "I will be happy caring for the mentally ill. Lifting clients hurts my
back."
4. "It is my duty in life to be a psychiatric-mental health nurse
because it's the right
thing to do.".
Answer: 2. This is correct. An ethical egoism framework promotes
the idea that decisions are
based on what is good for the individual and may not take the needs
of others into
account.
,◉ 3. Without authorization, a nurse administers an extra dose of
narcotic tranquilizer to an
agitated client. The nurse's coworker observes this action but does
nothing for fear of
repercussion. What is the ethical interpretation of the coworker's
lack of involvement?
1. Taking no action is still considered an action by the coworker.
2. Taking no action is releasing the coworker from ethical
responsibility.
3. Taking no action is advised when potential adverse consequences
are foreseen.
4. Taking no action is acceptable, because the coworker is a
bystander..
Answer: 1. This is correct. The coworker's lack of involvement can
be interpreted as an action
taken.
◉ 4. Group therapy is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory, on an
inpatient psychiatric
unit. The unit manager's policy is that clients can make a choice
about whether to attend
group therapy. Which ethical principle does the unit manager's
policy preserve?
1. Justice
, 2. Autonomy
3. Veracity
4. Beneficence.
Answer: 2. This is correct. The unit manager's policy represents the
ethical principle of
autonomy, which presumes individuals are capable of making
independent decisions
for themselves. All health-care workers must respect such decisions
◉ 5. Which is an example of an intentional tort?
1. A nurse fails to assess a client with rigid muscles and an elevated
temperature.
2. A nurse physically places a client in restraints without the client's
consent.
3. A nurse makes a medication error and does not report the
incident.
4. A nurse gives confidential client information to an unauthorized
person..
Answer: 2. This is correct. A tort is a violation of civil law in which an
individual has been
wronged, and this can be intentional or unintentional. By physically
touching the
client while applying restraints without consent, the nurse
committed an intentional
THE SICK AND INJURED 2026 FINAL PAPER
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWER KEY APLUS
◉ 2. Which response by a nursing applicant during a hiring
interview indicates that the
applicant operates from an ethical egoism framework?
1. "I would want to be treated in a caring manner if I were mentally
ill."
2. "This job will pay the bills, and the workload is light enough for
me."
3. "I will be happy caring for the mentally ill. Lifting clients hurts my
back."
4. "It is my duty in life to be a psychiatric-mental health nurse
because it's the right
thing to do.".
Answer: 2. This is correct. An ethical egoism framework promotes
the idea that decisions are
based on what is good for the individual and may not take the needs
of others into
account.
,◉ 3. Without authorization, a nurse administers an extra dose of
narcotic tranquilizer to an
agitated client. The nurse's coworker observes this action but does
nothing for fear of
repercussion. What is the ethical interpretation of the coworker's
lack of involvement?
1. Taking no action is still considered an action by the coworker.
2. Taking no action is releasing the coworker from ethical
responsibility.
3. Taking no action is advised when potential adverse consequences
are foreseen.
4. Taking no action is acceptable, because the coworker is a
bystander..
Answer: 1. This is correct. The coworker's lack of involvement can
be interpreted as an action
taken.
◉ 4. Group therapy is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory, on an
inpatient psychiatric
unit. The unit manager's policy is that clients can make a choice
about whether to attend
group therapy. Which ethical principle does the unit manager's
policy preserve?
1. Justice
, 2. Autonomy
3. Veracity
4. Beneficence.
Answer: 2. This is correct. The unit manager's policy represents the
ethical principle of
autonomy, which presumes individuals are capable of making
independent decisions
for themselves. All health-care workers must respect such decisions
◉ 5. Which is an example of an intentional tort?
1. A nurse fails to assess a client with rigid muscles and an elevated
temperature.
2. A nurse physically places a client in restraints without the client's
consent.
3. A nurse makes a medication error and does not report the
incident.
4. A nurse gives confidential client information to an unauthorized
person..
Answer: 2. This is correct. A tort is a violation of civil law in which an
individual has been
wronged, and this can be intentional or unintentional. By physically
touching the
client while applying restraints without consent, the nurse
committed an intentional
