#1
Which patient should the nurse prioritize first?
A patient with a minor cut on the finger
A patient with difficulty breathing
A patient with a sprained ankle
A patient requesting pain medication
#2
What ethical principle guides the nurse to respect the patient's autonomy?
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Autonomy
#3
Which ethical principle emphasizes the obligation to do good for the patient?
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Beneficence
#4
What should the nurse prioritize when caring for a patient with limited mobility?
Ensuring the patient's comfort
Administering pain medication as needed
Preventing pressure ulcers
Encouraging independence
#5
What ethical principle emphasizes fairness and equality in healthcare distribution?
Veracity
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Beneficence
#6
When prioritizing patients, which should the nurse attend to first?
A patient with a history of chronic pain requesting pain medication
A patient with new-onset chest pain
A patient scheduled for a routine check-up
A patient reporting mild dizziness
#7
What principle should guide the nurse when faced with a situation where patient confidentiality conflicts with the need to protect others from harm?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Veracity
#8
In ethical decision-making, what does the principle of veracity entail?
Respecting the patient's autonomy
Maintaining confidentiality
Telling the truth
Avoiding harm
#9
When triaging patients during a disaster, which patient should the nurse attend to first?
A patient with a fractured arm
A patient with profuse bleeding
A patient complaining of abdominal pain
A patient with a mild headache
#10
When prioritizing care, which patient should the nurse attend to first?
A patient with a minor laceration
A patient with acute chest pain
A patient with a headache
A patient requesting water
#11
Which action by the nurse best demonstrates advocacy for the patient?
Administering medication as prescribed
Explaining the potential risks and benefits of a treatment option
Following the physician's orders without question
Respecting the patient's decision without providing additional information
#12
Which ethical dilemma might a nurse encounter when caring for a terminally ill patient?
Whether to prioritize pain management over other interventions
Whether to disclose a terminal diagnosis to the patient
Whether to respect the patient's religious beliefs
Whether to administer life-prolonging treatments against the patient's wishes
#13
Which action demonstrates the nurse's commitment to patient advocacy?
Administering medications without informing the patient of potential side effects
Following the physician's orders without question
Speaking up on behalf of a patient's preferences and concerns
Ignoring the patient's wishes and preferences
#14
In an ethical dilemma, what should the nurse consider before making a decision?
Personal beliefs and biases
Convenience for the healthcare team
Following hierarchical orders
Ethical principles and patient values
#15
In ethical decision-making, what does the principle of autonomy refer to?
The obligation to do good for the patient
The right of the patient to make their own decisions
The duty to prevent harm to the patient
The fair and equal distribution of healthcare resources