Ethics in Nursing Questions
Which element of ethical practice is associated with fair policies and procedures guiding
allocation of organs for transplantation?
A. Fidelity
B. Veracity
C. Justice
D. Beneficence - Correct Answers-Justice
A nurse admits a patient with end-stage cancer who is obviously in pain, yet refuses pain
medication because the patient wants to remain aware of family members who are present.
The best example of the nurse acting under the ethical precept of autonomy is:
A. Call the physician and get orders for around-the-clock pain medication anyway.
B. Assess the patient and pain experience thoroughly and discuss the patient's wishes.
C. Try to convince the patient that the family doesn't want her to be in pain.
D. Tell the family that the patient is refusing treatment. - Correct Answers-Assess the patient
and pain experience thoroughly and discuss the patient's wishes.
A patient is asked to participate in a medical research study involving the relationship of
genetics to disease. Which document is crucial for the patient to understand because it protects
the patient's rights?
A. Code of Ethics
B. Informed Consent
C. Nurse Practice Act
D. United States Constitution - Correct Answers-Informed consent
Which element of ethical practice is associated with fair policies and procedures guiding
allocation of organs for transplantation?
A. Fidelity
B. Veracity
C. Justice
D. Beneficence - Correct Answers-Justice
A nurse admits a patient with end-stage cancer who is obviously in pain, yet refuses pain
medication because the patient wants to remain aware of family members who are present.
The best example of the nurse acting under the ethical precept of autonomy is:
A. Call the physician and get orders for around-the-clock pain medication anyway.
B. Assess the patient and pain experience thoroughly and discuss the patient's wishes.
C. Try to convince the patient that the family doesn't want her to be in pain.
D. Tell the family that the patient is refusing treatment. - Correct Answers-Assess the patient
and pain experience thoroughly and discuss the patient's wishes.
A patient is asked to participate in a medical research study involving the relationship of
genetics to disease. Which document is crucial for the patient to understand because it protects
the patient's rights?
A. Code of Ethics
B. Informed Consent
C. Nurse Practice Act
D. United States Constitution - Correct Answers-Informed consent
