NCLEX style Chapter 19 Hill & How Flashcards
Which of the following is a true statement regarding a nurse’s personal code of ethics?
a) A nurse may refuse to give post-abortion care to a woman if ethically opposed to abortion.
b) A nurse may ethically refuse to assist with an abortion procedure if objection exists in writing at time of employment.
c) The best strategy is to seek employment in places that do not participate in disapproved ethical services.
d) Present statement of objection to procedure based on religious or moral reasons prior to starting employment.
A
2. Nursing standards of practice include measures of which of the following? Autonomy Acceptability Accountability Advocacy
accountablitly
Checking the temperature of formula before feeding an infant client is an example of which ethical principle? Fidelity Autonomy Beneficence Non-maleficence
non-malefiecence
A nurse gives the wrong medication to a client and reports it immediately to her supervisor. This is an example of which ethical principle? Justice Beneficence Non-maleficence Fidelity
beneficence
An elderly client agrees to colon surgery for cancer after having discussed all aspects of the surgery, risks, and benefits with the surgeon. This is an example of which ethical principle? Beneficence Fidelity Autonomy Non-maleficence
autonomy
A nurse discusses a client by name at home with her husband. This is a breach of which ethical principle? Fidelity Justice Autonomy Beneficence
fidelity
A new client is admitted to a long-term care facility. The client has acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The nurse spends much less time with the client than with her other clients on the unit. This is a breach of which ethical principle? Beneficence Fidelity Justice Autonomy
justice
Beneficent paternalism is justified in which of the following examples?
a) When collecting a history from a long-time smoker about to undergo lung surgery for cancer, the client is placed in a category of chronic smokers with poor prognosis.
b) Assisting with developing a care plan for a client with substance abuse without the client’s input results in noncompliance and no cooperation with the plan of care.
c) A client asks a nurse for her opinion on sinus surgery and the nurse responds with, “Well if I were you, I would have it done.”
d) A physician in court requesting to be allowed to do a potentially lifesaving procedure when parents have refused to sign an authorized treatment form for the child.
d
Ethical codes for LPNs are not included in which of the following?
National Association of Practical Nurse Educators and Services (NAPNES)
National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurse (NFLPN)
Nurse Practice Act
Joint Commissions of Hospitals
Joint commissions of Hospitals
_______ are concerned with dealing with right or wrong behavior and character.
Morals
