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

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Question 1 of 5

What is the nurse's role in infection control?

A. To rely on housekeeping staff for cleanliness.

B. To follow standard precautions and educate others.

C. To ignore hand hygiene protocols if busy.

D. To delegate infection control responsibilities to others.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: To follow standard precautions and educate others.

Question 2 of 5

Which is the correct formula for calculating body mass index?

A. Weight in pounds Ã·(height in inches)Â²

B. Weight in pounds Ã·(height in meters)Â²

C. Weight in kg Ã·(height in meters)Â²

D. Weight in kg Ã·(height in inches)Â²

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Weight in kg Ã·(height in meters)Â²

Question 3 of 5

nurse receives a patient's medical records by accident. What should the nurse do to uphold professionalism and maintain patient confidentiality?

A. Read the medical records to ensure there are no critical issues.

B. Share the information with colleagues to seek advice.

C. Return the medical records immediately and report the incident to the appropriate authority.

D. Keep the medical records and dispose of them properly to prevent unauthorized access.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Return the medical records immediately and report the incident to the appropriate authority.

Question 4 of 5

Actions that can be taken to help prevent or remove harms or to simply improve the situation of others' are:

A. Beneficent actions

B. Confidentiality maintaining actions

C. Use of equipment

D. None of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Beneficent actions

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assigned to care for a patient whose cultural beliefs and practices differ significantly from their own. What action should the nurse take to ensure culturally sensitive and ethical care?

A. Ignore the patient's cultural beliefs and provide care according to the nurse's own values.

B. Avoid discussing cultural beliefs to prevent misunderstandings or conflicts.

C. Seek cultural consultation or guidance from resources within the healthcare facility.

D. Request to be reassigned to a different patient with similar cultural beliefs.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Seek cultural consultation or guidance from resources within the healthcare facility.

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