At an accident scene a nurse stopped and began to provide emergency ca

At an accident scene a nurse stopped and began to provide emergency care for the victims. Her actions are best labeled ethically as:

1. Triage
2. Beneficence
3. Nonmaleficence
4. Respect for persons

ANSWER

ANS: 2
Beneficence refers to taking positive actions to help others, as in providing emergency care at an accident scene. Triage is the screening and classification of casualties to make optimal use of treatment resources and to maximize the survival and welfare of clients. Nonmaleficence is the avoidance of harm or hurt. Respect for persons has to do with treating people equally despite their social standing, for example.