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NUR 162 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) CH. 3 | A+ RATED GUIDE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (SOLVED)
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NUR 162 Ch. 31. The nurse decides to go against family wishes and tell the patient of his terminal status
because that is what she would want if she were the patient. Which of the following ethical
theories is considered in this decision?
a. Kantianism
b. Christian ethics
c. Natural law theories
d. Ethical egoism
Answer
Christian ethics
2. The nurse decides to respect family wishes and not tell the patient of his terminal status
because that would bring the most happiness to the most people. Which of the following ethical
theories is considered in this decision?
a. Utilitarianism
b. Kantianism
c. Christian ethics
d. Ethical egoism
Answer
Utilitarianism
3. The nurse decides to tell the patient of his terminal status because she believes it is her duty
to do so. Which of the following ethical theories is considered in this decision?
a. Natural law theories
b. Ethical egoism
c. Kantianism
d. Utilitarianism
Answer
Kantianism
4. The nurse assists the physician with electroconvulsive therapy on his pa- tient who has
refused to give consent. With which of the following legal actions might the nurse be
chargedbecause of this nursing action?
a. Assault
, b. Battery
c. False imprisonment
d. Breach of confidentiality
Answer
Battery
5. A competent, voluntary client has stated that he wants to leave the hospital. The nurse hides
his clothes in an effort to keep him from leaving. With which of the following legal actions might
the nurse be charged because of this nursing action?
a. Assault
b. Battery
c. False imprisonment
d. Breach of confidentiality
Answer
False imprisonment
6. Joe is very restless and is pacing a lot. The nurse says to Joe, "If you don't sit down in the chair
and be still, I'm going to put you in restraints!" With which of the following legal actions might the
nurse be charged because of this nursing
action?
a. Defamation of character
b. Battery
c. Breach of confidentiality
d. Assault
Answer
Assault
7. An individual may be considered gravely disabled for which of the following reasons? (Select
all that apply.)
a. A person, because of mental illness, cannot fulfill basic needs.
b. A mentally ill person is in danger of physical harm based on inability to care for self.
c. A mentally ill person lacks the resources to provide the necessities of life.
d. A mentally ill person is unable to make use of available resources to meet daily living
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