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ATI LPN · Fundamentals of Nursing · Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient who has expressed concerns about the involvement of a certain healthcare provider in their care. According to ethical principles in nursing, what is the nurse's responsibility?

A. Reassure the patient that all healthcare providers are competent and trustworthy.

B. Report the patient's concerns to the appropriate authority for investigation.

C. Ignore the patient's concerns as they may be unfounded or based on personal bias.

D. Convince the patient to continue receiving care from the same healthcare provider.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Report the patient's concerns to the appropriate authority for investigation.

Question 2 of 5

Which ethical principle requires a nurse to remain faithful to their commitments?

A. Nonmaleficence

B. Justice

C. Fidelity

D. Veracity

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Fidelity

Question 3 of 5

An 87-year-old man comes to see you for follow-up to a minor concussion sustained a few weeks ago. He was in a minor motor vehicle accident in which his head hit the dashboard but he did not lose consciousness. Your patient has glaucoma and presbycusis. He renewed his driver's license by mail two years ago and the only restriction is that he must wear glasses. You are uncertain whether the patient should be driving. What should you do?

A. Inform the patient's family and explain to them that they should not allow the patient to continue driving because it is dangerous for him.

B. MRI of the brain.

C. Neurology evaluation.

D. Discuss the issue with the patient and encourage him to find alternate methods of transportation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Discuss the issue with the patient and encourage him to find alternate methods of transportation.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following are obligations of doctors?

A. Help individuals with disabilities

B. Rescue persons who are in danger

C. Prevent and remove harm

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 5 of 5

This type of tort is due to negligence and malpractice such as not implementing interventions or safety measures.

A. Intentional tort

B. Unintentional tort

C. Criminal tort

D. Civil tort

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Unintentional tort

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