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Question 1 of 5

Because of budget cuts in the hospital, the nursing manager informs the staff that they must either rotate to other units more often or take their turns staying home from work. Which principle is this nurse manager demonstrating?

A. Justice

B. Paternalism

C. Veracity

D. Fraternity

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Fraternity

Question 2 of 5

Ruth is a 72-year-old patient who has been upset and crying all morning. When asked why she is upset, she turns toward the wall in silence. What collaborative process may be helpful in caring for this patient?

A. Speak with the patient care technician

B. Call the chaplain

C. Call the social worker

D. Call the patient's husband

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Speak with the patient care technician

Question 3 of 5

A woman has died as a result of a motor vehicle accident. She is listed as an organ donor, and her family is considering whether to comply with her wishes. Which of the following is true?

A. The woman would have had to list herself as an organ donor and notify her family before her death that she has considered donating her organs.

B. The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act requires the physician caring for the patient to inform the family who receives the donor organs.

C. Physicians can choose to go against the deceased's wishes if the family decides that organ donation is not an acceptable choice.

D. Physicians have the legal responsibility to inform patients of the risks involved in donating organs.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Physicians have the legal responsibility to inform patients of the risks involved in donating organs.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is an example of libel?

A. A client overhears a nurse telling her assistant that he is 'too high maintenance.'

B. A client reads disparaging remarks that a nurse has written about him in his chart.

C. A nurse fails to notify a physician when a client's hemoglobin level is 8.1 gm/dL.

D. A nurse administers narcotic pain medication to a client in pain but does not have an order.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A client reads disparaging remarks that a nurse has written about him in his chart.

Question 5 of 5

If a healthcare professional prevents intentional harm from occurring to a patient, which ethical principle is being supported?

A. Beneficence

B. Nonmaleficence

C. Justice

D. Fidelity

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Nonmaleficence

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