QUESTION Beneficence means: A. Freedom to make decisions for oneself. B. Doing no harm, either deliberately or unintentionally. C. Doing good for the benefit of others. D. Treating everyone equally, regardless of gender, race, religion, or disease. ANSWER: ANS: C
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Sharing decision-making responsibilities may be difficult for some managers for which of the following reasons? A. They believe that empowered staff members have higher levels of job-related tension. B. There is inadequate staffing on the unit. C. There is a lack of time and situational support. D. They may be reluctant to give up […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A young couple carry the gene for a rare genetic disorder that causes severe mental retardation and physiological problems incompatible with life. They have conceived twice, however, both children had the disorder and died within 2 months after birth. They come to the fertility clinic and tell the nurse, “After you harvest the eggs […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A clinic run by volunteer doctors and nurses belongs in which of the following categories? A. Voluntary for profit B. Publicly supported C. Not for profit D. Governmental agency ANSWER: ANS: C
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A new graduate is considering working at a health-care institution that focuses on core values. It is important for the new graduate to: A. Read the organization’s mission and philosophy. B. Develop a new set of values that blend with the organization. C. Speak with other nurses who work in the institution. D. Both […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Why is it important for a health-care organization to create a culture of safety? A. It reflects the diversity of the patient population. B. Interpreters make it easier to understand patients who do not speak English. C. It can contribute to a decrease in errors. D. Staff are better protected. ANSWER: ANS: C
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A visitor takes the elevator to the eighth floor to visit her husband who is a patient. The visitor overhears two nurses speaking about her husband. They are discussing his possible prognosis and if he should be told. What ethical principle have the nurses violated? A. Autonomy B. Confidentiality C. Beneficence D. Justice […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is a common goal for a health-care organization? A. Survival B. Limited existence C. Cooperation with the competition D. Downsizing ANSWER: ANS: A
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy. The nurse assessed the patient’s port and found it was blocked and started a peripheral line to administer the chemotherapy. The medication infiltrated and caused permanent nerve damage to the patient’s arm. The patient filed a malpractice suit against the nurse. How will […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following would be considered an extrinsic value? A. Food B. Water C. Money D. Shelter ANSWER: ANS: C
Date: September 3rd, 2020
