On which ethical theory do nurses implement their care when they act on the basis of the needs of one specific patient
rather than the potential consequences to other patients?
A Deontology
B Autonomy
C Utilitarianism
D Nonmaleficence ANS✔✔ A Deontology
Which nursing intervention is the best example of patient advocacy?
A Collecting blood samples according to the physician's order each morning
B Assessing the vital signs of a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion
C Seeking an additional analgesic medication order for a patient who is experiencing severe pain
D Accompanying an ambulating patient who is walking for the first time after undergoing surgery ANS✔✔ C Seeking an
additional analgesic medication order for a patient who is experiencing severe pain
What action should nurses who demonstrate accountability take if they forget to administer a patient's medication at
the ordered time?
A Document the medication as refused by the patient.
B Administer the medication as soon as the error is discovered.
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C Record the medication as given after making sure the patient is okay.
D Follow the administration and documentation procedures for medication errors. ANS✔✔ D Follow the administration
and documentation procedures for medication errors.
Nursing students are held to which standard by the Code of Ethics for Nurses? (Select all that apply.)
A Clinical skills performance equal to that of an experienced nurse
B Demonstration of respect for all individuals with whom the student interacts
C Avoidance of behavior that shows disregard for the effect of those actions on others
D Accepting responsibility for resolving conflicts in a professional manner
E Incorporating families in patient care regardless of patient preference ANS✔✔ B,C,D
If a student nurse overhears a peer speaking disrespectfully about a patient, nurse, faculty member, or classmate, what
is the most ethical first action for the student nurse to take?
A Discuss the peer's actions during group clinical conference.
B Ignore the initial occurrence and observe if it happens again.
C Report the actions of the classmate to the clinical instructor.
D Speak to the peer privately to prevent further occurrences. ANS✔✔ D Speak to the peer privately to prevent further
occurrences.
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What nursing intervention is best when a patient is struggling with the decision to abort an abnormally developing fetus
discovered during genetic testing in the first trimester of pregnancy?
A Recommend additional testing.
B Refer the patient to an abortion clinic.
C Listen to the patient's concerns.
D Discuss regional adoption agencies. ANS✔✔ C Listen to the patient's concerns.
Making prejudicial, untrue statements about another person during a conversation may expose a nurse to being charged
with what offense?
A Libel
B Assault
C Slander
D Malpractice ANS✔✔ C Slander
What consequences may a nurse experience if the nurse is convicted of a crime? (Select all that apply.)
A Loss of nursing licensure
B Employment affirmation
C Monetary penalty
D Imprisonment
E Promotion ANS✔✔ A,C,D
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