Fundamentals ATI final exam
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1. A nurse is caring for a Autonomy is the right of the client to make their own person-
client who decides not to al decision about their care, regardless of other's opinions
have surgery despite signifi- about what may be best for them.
cant blockages of the coro-
nary arteries. The nurse under-
stands that this client's choice
is an example of what ethical
principle?
2. A nurse offers pain meds to a Beneficence is an action that promotes good for others with-
client who is post-op prior to out any self interest. By administering pain medication before
ambulatory. The nurse under- the client attempts a potentially painful exercise like ambula-
stands that this aspect of care tion, the nurse is taking a specific and positive action to help
delivery is an example of why of the client.
the following ethical principles?
3. A nurse explains that all clients Justice is fairness in care delivery and use of resources. (See
waiting for a kidney transplant ATI pg 13)
have to meet the same qualifi-
cations. This aspect of care de-
livery is an example of what eth-
ical principle?
4. When a nurse questions a med- Non-Maleficence is a commitment to do no harm. If the nurse
ication prescription as being had administered the medication to the client, the client could
too extreme in light of a clients have been harmed. By questioning the order, the nurse is
age and unstable status, this is demonstrating this ethical principle.
an example of what ethical prin-
ciple?
5. A family is having conflicting
feelings about initiating entrap
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tube feedings for their termi- An ethical dilemma. A review of data cannot resolve the issue,
nally ill father. What is this an and it is not an easy issue to resolve. The decision made will
example of? have a profound effect on both client and and the situation.
6. What is the ethical decision A process that requires striking a balance between science
making process? and morality.
7. What are the steps of making Identify whether or not the situation is an ethical dilemma.
an ethical decision? Gather as much relevant information as possible about the
situation/dilemma.
Reflect on your own values as you evaluate the dilemma.
State the ethical dilemma, including all surrounding issues
and the individuals that it involves.
List and analyze all possible options for resolving the dilemma
with the implications of each option.
Select the opinion in concert with the ethical principle that
applies to the situation, the decision maker's values and be-
liefs, and the professions values for client care.
Justify the selection of one opinion in light of relative vari-
ables.
8. What are the 5 points necessary • Duty to provide care as defined by a standard
to prove negligence? • breach of duty by failure to meet standard
•foreseeability of harm
• breach of Duty has potential to cause harm
• harm to others occurs
9. What are 4 ways that nurs- • Follow standards of care
es can avoid liability for negli- • Give competent care
gence? • Communication with other health team members
• develop a caring rapport with clients
• Fully documenting assessments, interventions, and evalua-
tions
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1. A nurse is caring for a Autonomy is the right of the client to make their own person-
client who decides not to al decision about their care, regardless of other's opinions
have surgery despite signifi- about what may be best for them.
cant blockages of the coro-
nary arteries. The nurse under-
stands that this client's choice
is an example of what ethical
principle?
2. A nurse offers pain meds to a Beneficence is an action that promotes good for others with-
client who is post-op prior to out any self interest. By administering pain medication before
ambulatory. The nurse under- the client attempts a potentially painful exercise like ambula-
stands that this aspect of care tion, the nurse is taking a specific and positive action to help
delivery is an example of why of the client.
the following ethical principles?
3. A nurse explains that all clients Justice is fairness in care delivery and use of resources. (See
waiting for a kidney transplant ATI pg 13)
have to meet the same qualifi-
cations. This aspect of care de-
livery is an example of what eth-
ical principle?
4. When a nurse questions a med- Non-Maleficence is a commitment to do no harm. If the nurse
ication prescription as being had administered the medication to the client, the client could
too extreme in light of a clients have been harmed. By questioning the order, the nurse is
age and unstable status, this is demonstrating this ethical principle.
an example of what ethical prin-
ciple?
5. A family is having conflicting
feelings about initiating entrap
, Fundamentals ATI final exam
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tube feedings for their termi- An ethical dilemma. A review of data cannot resolve the issue,
nally ill father. What is this an and it is not an easy issue to resolve. The decision made will
example of? have a profound effect on both client and and the situation.
6. What is the ethical decision A process that requires striking a balance between science
making process? and morality.
7. What are the steps of making Identify whether or not the situation is an ethical dilemma.
an ethical decision? Gather as much relevant information as possible about the
situation/dilemma.
Reflect on your own values as you evaluate the dilemma.
State the ethical dilemma, including all surrounding issues
and the individuals that it involves.
List and analyze all possible options for resolving the dilemma
with the implications of each option.
Select the opinion in concert with the ethical principle that
applies to the situation, the decision maker's values and be-
liefs, and the professions values for client care.
Justify the selection of one opinion in light of relative vari-
ables.
8. What are the 5 points necessary • Duty to provide care as defined by a standard
to prove negligence? • breach of duty by failure to meet standard
•foreseeability of harm
• breach of Duty has potential to cause harm
• harm to others occurs
9. What are 4 ways that nurs- • Follow standards of care
es can avoid liability for negli- • Give competent care
gence? • Communication with other health team members
• develop a caring rapport with clients
• Fully documenting assessments, interventions, and evalua-
tions
