ATI LPN · Fundamentals of Nursing · Legal and Ethics in Healthcare Quizlet
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What is the ethical principle that involves fair treatment for all patients?
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Correct Answer: Justice
A nurse caring for boy patient (10 years old) with cancer, he realized and accepted that he is dying and wanted to stop chemotherapy. His parents insisted to try new aggressive course of chemotherapy, the nurse go ahead and gives the chemotherapy as ordered by physician. This type of action is best described as:
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Correct Answer: Legal / Unethical
Ensuring equitable distribution of healthcare resources falls under which ethical principle?
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Correct Answer: Justice
A nurse who refuses to participate in an unethical practice is upholding which ethical principle?
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Correct Answer: Nonmaleficence
Two importance of the code of ethics (Importance 2)
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Correct Answer: Protects patient rights
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