ATI Chapter 3: Ethical Responsibilities Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Chapter 3: Ethical Responsibilities Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which ethical principle requires nurses to tell the truth to patients? A. Autonomy B. Beneficence C. Veracity D. Justice A nurse respects a patient’s decision to refuse treatment. This reflects which ethical responsibility? A. Nonmaleficence B. Justice C. Autonomy D. Fidelity When a nurse advocates for fair allocation of resources, which ethical principle are they following? 2 A. Beneficence B. Autonomy C. Justice D. Veracity Which action shows the nurse practicing **fidelity**? A. Explaining the risks of surgery B. Keeping a promise to return at a specific time C. Reporting suspected abuse D. Administering medications on time What ethical responsibility involves doing no harm to patients? A. Veracity B. Justice C. Nonmaleficence D. Autonomy 3 A nurse tells a patient that a treatment will not cause pain, even though it might. Which ethical principle is violated? A. Fidelity B. Veracity C. Beneficence D. Justice Which of the following is an ethical responsibility when caring for terminally ill patients? A. Encouraging experimental treatments without consent B. Withholding information to protect the patient C. Supporting patient dignity and comfort D. Making decisions without patient input A nurse refuses to participate in a procedure that conflicts with their personal values. This is an example of: A. Breach of duty B. Malpractice C. Moral integrity 4 D. Negligence When a nurse protects patient confidentiality, which ethical responsibility are they demonstrating? A. Veracity B. Beneficence C. Fidelity D. Justice A patient asks a nurse to lie to family members about their diagnosis. What should the nurse do? A. Agree to protect patient’s privacy B. Lie as requested C. Explain the importance of truthfulness and confidentiality boundaries D. Share information with family anyway