NSG130 Ethics 2026 Exam
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An older adult patient is increasingly unable to care for himself. The patient
has had several falls and his children are worried about his ability to live
alone safely.
Which is the most frequently encountered patient rights issue related to
older adult patients?
,A.) Deciding on long-term care in nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities
B.) Designating of a power of attorney for healthcare
C.) Deciding whether or not to have a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order
D.) Getting providers to listen and take their complaints seriously -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔A.) Deciding on long-term care in nursing homes or skilled
nursing facilities
A hospital that has a shortage of RNs but an increasing patient census is
exploring ways to accommodate this increased patient volume without
hiring additional RNs. The facility decides to increase the nurse/patient ratio
and hire additional unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) to fill the gap.
Which ethical dilemma does this solution present?
, A.) The hospital will be perceived as being cheap instead of cost-effective,
resulting in bad publicity.
B.) This practice may discourage UAPs from furthering their careers
because they already have steady employment.
C.) The hospital may not be able to attract qualified RNs if the nurse/patient
ratio is increased.
D.) The decision could lead to a reduction in the quality of care provided. -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔D.) The decision could lead to a reduction in the quality of
care provided.
The nurse administers blood to a patient without verifying the patient's
identity. As a result, the patient receives the wrong type of blood and has a
severe reaction.
Which principle of ethical decision making is demonstrated by the nurse's
failure to verify the correct blood?
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Questions and Correct Answers |
New Update
An older adult patient is increasingly unable to care for himself. The patient
has had several falls and his children are worried about his ability to live
alone safely.
Which is the most frequently encountered patient rights issue related to
older adult patients?
,A.) Deciding on long-term care in nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities
B.) Designating of a power of attorney for healthcare
C.) Deciding whether or not to have a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order
D.) Getting providers to listen and take their complaints seriously -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔A.) Deciding on long-term care in nursing homes or skilled
nursing facilities
A hospital that has a shortage of RNs but an increasing patient census is
exploring ways to accommodate this increased patient volume without
hiring additional RNs. The facility decides to increase the nurse/patient ratio
and hire additional unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) to fill the gap.
Which ethical dilemma does this solution present?
, A.) The hospital will be perceived as being cheap instead of cost-effective,
resulting in bad publicity.
B.) This practice may discourage UAPs from furthering their careers
because they already have steady employment.
C.) The hospital may not be able to attract qualified RNs if the nurse/patient
ratio is increased.
D.) The decision could lead to a reduction in the quality of care provided. -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔D.) The decision could lead to a reduction in the quality of
care provided.
The nurse administers blood to a patient without verifying the patient's
identity. As a result, the patient receives the wrong type of blood and has a
severe reaction.
Which principle of ethical decision making is demonstrated by the nurse's
failure to verify the correct blood?
3
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STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
