Fundamentals Final Exam Review
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Which of the following concepts refers to conflicts
that arise between two or more ethical principles in
patient care scenarios?
Select one:
a. Nursing ethics
b. Bioethics
c. Ethical dilemma
d. Moral distress - Ans>>>Moral distress
,A mentally competent patient has an extremely
low blood count and will likely die without a blood
transfusion. The patient knows the risk, but
continues to refuse the blood. Which action by the
nurse is the most appropriate?
Select one:
a. Assume the patient is confused and give the
blood anyway.
b. Request a psychological evaluation to ensure
that the patient understands the risk.
c. Request a psychological evaluation to ensure
that the patient understands the risk.
d. Follow the patient's wishes and do not
administer a blood transfusion. - Ans>>>Follow
the patient's wishes and do not administer a blood
transfusion
Confidentiality will be maintained by a nurse who
believes in and values the ethical principle of:
Select one:
a. Fidelity
b. Veracity
c. Beneficence
,d. Autonomy - Ans>>>Fidelity
A 60-year-old patient with a treatable form of
breast cancer has decided not to pursue radiation
or chemotherapy. The nurse believes that the
patient should be treated. She coerces her into
receiving treatment by continuing to remind the
patient about her responsibilities for raising her
children. What type of behavior has the nurse
displayed?
Select one:
a. Autonomy
b. Paternalism
c. Non-maleficense
d. Beneficence - Ans>>>Paternalism
The nurse believes that abortion is murder, of the
unborn child. While at work, the nurse is assigned a
woman with septicemia following an abortion.
Which concept most specifically requires the nurse
to provide high-quality care for this patient?
Select one:
a. Ethics
, b. Morals
c. Bioethics
d. Nursing Ethics - Ans>>>Nursing ethics
A pregnant 15-year-old girl presents to the
emergency department (ED) of the local private
hospital. She has been transported by her mother
and appears to be in active labor. The girl is crying
uncontrollably and says she is scared and
experiencing painful contractions. Her mother
states, "We don't have any money or insurance,
but this hospital is closer than the public hospital,
and she needs help now." What is the first step that
the ED staff should take?
Select one:
a. Inform her mother that she will need to transport
her daughter to the nearest public hospital.
b. Examine her to determine whether her condition
is stable or whether she requires immediate
medical attention.
c. Explain to the girl and her mother that the
hospital only accepts patients who can pay the
hospital bill.
Questions with A Plus Rated
Answers
Which of the following concepts refers to conflicts
that arise between two or more ethical principles in
patient care scenarios?
Select one:
a. Nursing ethics
b. Bioethics
c. Ethical dilemma
d. Moral distress - Ans>>>Moral distress
,A mentally competent patient has an extremely
low blood count and will likely die without a blood
transfusion. The patient knows the risk, but
continues to refuse the blood. Which action by the
nurse is the most appropriate?
Select one:
a. Assume the patient is confused and give the
blood anyway.
b. Request a psychological evaluation to ensure
that the patient understands the risk.
c. Request a psychological evaluation to ensure
that the patient understands the risk.
d. Follow the patient's wishes and do not
administer a blood transfusion. - Ans>>>Follow
the patient's wishes and do not administer a blood
transfusion
Confidentiality will be maintained by a nurse who
believes in and values the ethical principle of:
Select one:
a. Fidelity
b. Veracity
c. Beneficence
,d. Autonomy - Ans>>>Fidelity
A 60-year-old patient with a treatable form of
breast cancer has decided not to pursue radiation
or chemotherapy. The nurse believes that the
patient should be treated. She coerces her into
receiving treatment by continuing to remind the
patient about her responsibilities for raising her
children. What type of behavior has the nurse
displayed?
Select one:
a. Autonomy
b. Paternalism
c. Non-maleficense
d. Beneficence - Ans>>>Paternalism
The nurse believes that abortion is murder, of the
unborn child. While at work, the nurse is assigned a
woman with septicemia following an abortion.
Which concept most specifically requires the nurse
to provide high-quality care for this patient?
Select one:
a. Ethics
, b. Morals
c. Bioethics
d. Nursing Ethics - Ans>>>Nursing ethics
A pregnant 15-year-old girl presents to the
emergency department (ED) of the local private
hospital. She has been transported by her mother
and appears to be in active labor. The girl is crying
uncontrollably and says she is scared and
experiencing painful contractions. Her mother
states, "We don't have any money or insurance,
but this hospital is closer than the public hospital,
and she needs help now." What is the first step that
the ED staff should take?
Select one:
a. Inform her mother that she will need to transport
her daughter to the nearest public hospital.
b. Examine her to determine whether her condition
is stable or whether she requires immediate
medical attention.
c. Explain to the girl and her mother that the
hospital only accepts patients who can pay the
hospital bill.
