WGU C426 PRE-ASSESSMENT HEALTHCARE VALUES
AND ETHICS PKEC
1. In a hospital setting, a caregiver must inform a patient there is no cure
for the patient's disease. To avoid possibly causing serious psychological
harm by telling the patient, "There is nothing else I can do for you," the
caregiver tells the patient, "Although there is currently no cure for your
disease, I will treat your symptoms and make you more comfortable. I will
also keep you informed as to any significant research regarding
development of a cure for your disease."
Which ethical principle is being used in resolving this
dilemma? Justice
Veracity
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
ANS Nonmaleficence
2. A patient with tuberculosis was admitted to the hospital and is
refusing treatment. When the patient's nurse leaves the room, the patient
leaves the hospital.
,Which ethical duty should the nurse
perform? Treat
Warn
Maintain privacy
Maintain confidentiality
ANS Warn
3. A 23-year-old Christian scientist has been hit by a car and taken to the
emergency room (ER). The patient presents to the ER and complains of
pain. The patient's leg appears to be broken, so the ER staff prepares to
take the patient's X-rays. When the staff arrives, the patient becomes angry,
refuses the X-rays, and leaves the emergency room.
Which ethical factor influences this patient's refusal of
treatment? Justice
Religion
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
ANS Religion
4. A 55-year-old patient has a rare autoimmune disorder with no cure.
However, there are non-approved hospital-based treatments shown to be
,somewhat effective in controlling the symptoms and possibly prolonging
life. The patient
, does not have the financial means to afford these uncovered
treatments. What is a financial recourse for this patient?
Finding available state funding
Getting approval from Medicare
Changing hospital insurance
coverage
Asking the hospital for a payment plan
ANS Getting approval from Medicare
5. An 86-year-old patient is suffering from a tumor and only has Medicare
for insurance. The tumor will eventually grow to occlude the airway, so
surgery is required even though the patient's medical history makes this a
high-risk procedure. The patient must decide whether to proceed with the
surgery.
Which cost must this patient
consider? Hospice care
Probate court
Hospitalization
Affordable healthcare plan
ANS Hospitalization
AND ETHICS PKEC
1. In a hospital setting, a caregiver must inform a patient there is no cure
for the patient's disease. To avoid possibly causing serious psychological
harm by telling the patient, "There is nothing else I can do for you," the
caregiver tells the patient, "Although there is currently no cure for your
disease, I will treat your symptoms and make you more comfortable. I will
also keep you informed as to any significant research regarding
development of a cure for your disease."
Which ethical principle is being used in resolving this
dilemma? Justice
Veracity
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
ANS Nonmaleficence
2. A patient with tuberculosis was admitted to the hospital and is
refusing treatment. When the patient's nurse leaves the room, the patient
leaves the hospital.
,Which ethical duty should the nurse
perform? Treat
Warn
Maintain privacy
Maintain confidentiality
ANS Warn
3. A 23-year-old Christian scientist has been hit by a car and taken to the
emergency room (ER). The patient presents to the ER and complains of
pain. The patient's leg appears to be broken, so the ER staff prepares to
take the patient's X-rays. When the staff arrives, the patient becomes angry,
refuses the X-rays, and leaves the emergency room.
Which ethical factor influences this patient's refusal of
treatment? Justice
Religion
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
ANS Religion
4. A 55-year-old patient has a rare autoimmune disorder with no cure.
However, there are non-approved hospital-based treatments shown to be
,somewhat effective in controlling the symptoms and possibly prolonging
life. The patient
, does not have the financial means to afford these uncovered
treatments. What is a financial recourse for this patient?
Finding available state funding
Getting approval from Medicare
Changing hospital insurance
coverage
Asking the hospital for a payment plan
ANS Getting approval from Medicare
5. An 86-year-old patient is suffering from a tumor and only has Medicare
for insurance. The tumor will eventually grow to occlude the airway, so
surgery is required even though the patient's medical history makes this a
high-risk procedure. The patient must decide whether to proceed with the
surgery.
Which cost must this patient
consider? Hospice care
Probate court
Hospitalization
Affordable healthcare plan
ANS Hospitalization
