multiple choice Flashcards
A nurse finds out that a patient has been diagnosed with HIV. The patient’s partner is unaware of this diagnosis. What should the nurse do?
B) Respect the patient’s confidentiality unless legally required to disclose
A nurse promises to return in 30 minutes to check on a patient’s pain levels but gets delayed for an hour. Which principle was compromised?
C) Fidelity
A terminally ill patient refuses life-saving treatment despite being informed about the consequences. What ethical principle supports the nurse’s obligation to respect this choice?
B) Autonomy
A nurse assists a doctor in performing an abortion despite personal objections. What type of cooperation is this?
B) Positive Cooperation
A nurse informs a teenage patient’s parents about her pregnancy without the patient’s consent. What principle is violated?
B) Confidentiality
A doctor suggests an experimental drug to treat a critical patient, but the risks are unknown. The family insists on the treatment. What principle is at stake?
B) Non-maleficence
A nurse withholds a patient’s terminal cancer diagnosis to avoid causing distress. Which principle is violated?
B) Veracity
A nurse decides not to administer CPR to a terminally ill patient with a valid Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) order. This action reflects which principle?
B) Autonomy
A nurse notices a colleague neglecting a patient’s needs but fails to intervene. What type of cooperation is this?
C) Negative Cooperation
A couple seeks IVF treatment but refuses to freeze unused embryos. What ethical concern does this raise?
B) Principle of Totality
A nurse advocates for a homeless patient to receive equal care despite their social status. Which principle is being demonstrated?
B) Justice
A nurse refuses to assist in an elective abortion due to personal beliefs but arranges for another nurse to provide care. This reflects which ethical concept?
C) Conscientious Objection
A doctor performs a risky surgery on an unconscious patient to save their life. This is an example of:
A) Paternalism
A nurse teaches a diabetic patient proper foot care to prevent complications. Which principle is reflected here?
B) Beneficence
A nurse provides comfort care for a dying patient rather than initiating aggressive treatment. Which ethical principle is followed?
A) Non-maleficence
A nurse refuses to disclose a minor’s STI diagnosis to their parents. Which principle is upheld?
B) Confidentiality
A nurse provides pain relief even though the medication may shorten the patient’s life. Which principle applies?
C) Principle of Double Effect
Which principle emphasizes the fair distribution of healthcare resources during a pandemic?
A) Justice
A nurse questions a doctor’s order that appears unsafe for the patient. This reflects which ethical duty?
C) Accountability
A nurse educates parents about vaccination benefits and risks to help them make informed choices. This demonstrates:
C) Autonomy
