Nursing 210 test 2 Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
What are the 4 ethical principles?—ANSWER-Autonomy: Able to make own decisions
Beneficence: doing good and what is right
Nonmaleficence: Not doing any harm. Weighing risks to benefit ratio
Justice: patients have a right to fair and impartial treatment
What are some examples of ethical principles in conflict in health care?—ANSWER-- Pro-life
vs pro choice
- Empirical knowledge vs religious beliefs
- Autonomy vs beneficence (what patient wants does not allow nurse to provide care)
- Vaccinations
- Healthcare needs vs resource allocation
,What are the standards of confidentiality for contraceptive & abortion in WA?—ANSWER-
minors may obtain or refuse birth control services and abortion related services at any age
without the consent of a parent or guardian.
What are the standards of confidentiality for alcohol and drug treatment in WA?—ANSWER-
minors 13+ may receive outpatient substance abuse treatment without consent. Provider
may notify parents with written consent from the minor or if they deem the minor not
capable of rational decisions.
What are the standards of confidentiality for mental health in WA?—ANSWER-minors may
receive inpatient health treatment if they are 13 years or older without the consent of the
parent or guardian (parent not notified). For outpatient, 13+ without consent, but parents
notified
What are the standards of confidentiality for STI testing in WA?—ANSWER-minors may
obtain tests and/or treatment for STI diseases if they are 14 year or older without the
consent of a parent or guardian
What is mandatory reporting?—ANSWER-Healthcare providers are legally obligated to
report suspicious behavior or events to the correct authorities
What are the legal ages of consent in WA?—ANSWER-Age of consent: person old enough to
consent to sexual relationship
- Someone under 12: if you are less than 2 years older
- Someone 12-13: if you are less than 3 years older
- Someone 14-15: if you are less than 4 years older
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, - Someone 16 and over: any age
What is the exception to legal consent of a 16 year old in WA?—ANSWER-Any age Unless the
person is 5+ years older and in a supervisory relationship (teacher, coach, youth leader)
Describe:
- Maternal morbidity & mortality
- Neonatal morbidity & mortality
- perinatal morbidity & mortality
- infant morbidity & mortality
in terms of population and statistical ranges—ANSWER-Morbidity: Number who become ill
(Prevalence) per unit of population
Mortality: Number who die per unit of population.
- Maternal: in 100,000
- Neonatal: 1 in 1000
- Perinatal: 1 in 1000
Answers 100% PASS
What are the 4 ethical principles?—ANSWER-Autonomy: Able to make own decisions
Beneficence: doing good and what is right
Nonmaleficence: Not doing any harm. Weighing risks to benefit ratio
Justice: patients have a right to fair and impartial treatment
What are some examples of ethical principles in conflict in health care?—ANSWER-- Pro-life
vs pro choice
- Empirical knowledge vs religious beliefs
- Autonomy vs beneficence (what patient wants does not allow nurse to provide care)
- Vaccinations
- Healthcare needs vs resource allocation
,What are the standards of confidentiality for contraceptive & abortion in WA?—ANSWER-
minors may obtain or refuse birth control services and abortion related services at any age
without the consent of a parent or guardian.
What are the standards of confidentiality for alcohol and drug treatment in WA?—ANSWER-
minors 13+ may receive outpatient substance abuse treatment without consent. Provider
may notify parents with written consent from the minor or if they deem the minor not
capable of rational decisions.
What are the standards of confidentiality for mental health in WA?—ANSWER-minors may
receive inpatient health treatment if they are 13 years or older without the consent of the
parent or guardian (parent not notified). For outpatient, 13+ without consent, but parents
notified
What are the standards of confidentiality for STI testing in WA?—ANSWER-minors may
obtain tests and/or treatment for STI diseases if they are 14 year or older without the
consent of a parent or guardian
What is mandatory reporting?—ANSWER-Healthcare providers are legally obligated to
report suspicious behavior or events to the correct authorities
What are the legal ages of consent in WA?—ANSWER-Age of consent: person old enough to
consent to sexual relationship
- Someone under 12: if you are less than 2 years older
- Someone 12-13: if you are less than 3 years older
- Someone 14-15: if you are less than 4 years older
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Katelyn Whitman
, - Someone 16 and over: any age
What is the exception to legal consent of a 16 year old in WA?—ANSWER-Any age Unless the
person is 5+ years older and in a supervisory relationship (teacher, coach, youth leader)
Describe:
- Maternal morbidity & mortality
- Neonatal morbidity & mortality
- perinatal morbidity & mortality
- infant morbidity & mortality
in terms of population and statistical ranges—ANSWER-Morbidity: Number who become ill
(Prevalence) per unit of population
Mortality: Number who die per unit of population.
- Maternal: in 100,000
- Neonatal: 1 in 1000
- Perinatal: 1 in 1000
