Etika Keperawatan

A patient with heart failure refuses the pacemaker procedure recommended by the doctor. The patient's family disagrees with this decision and urges the doctor to proceed with the procedure. What should the nurse do according to the principle of autonomy?

• Follow the family's wishes because they care for the patient

• Respect the patient's decision even if it does not align with the family's wishes

• Let the doctor make the decision without involving the patient

• Ignore the patient's refusal because the procedure is urgent

• Force the patient to accept the procedure for their own good

A nurse is providing post-operative care to a patient who has just undergone heart surgery. The nurse must administer pain relief medication, but the patient refuses it due to concerns about side effects. What should the nurse do based on the principle of beneficence?

• Force the patient to take the medication because it is for their good

• Inform the patient about the benefits of the medication and pain relief

• Leave the patient without further explanation

• Respect the patient's decision without providing education

• Delay administering the medication until the patient agrees on their own

An elderly patient experiences complications after being given medication that is not suitable for their allergy. What principle of nursing ethics is violated in this case?

• Beneficence

• Autonomy

• Non-maleficence

• Justice

• Moral rights

A patient from a low-income family needs heart surgery. The nurse realizes that this patient is struggling to access the necessary medical care due to financial constraints. What ethical principle should the nurse prioritize?

• Non-maleficence

• Justice

• Autonomy

• Beneficence

• Moral rights

A patient undergoing cardiac catheterization does not fully understand the risks and benefits of the procedure. Their family has already given consent. What should the nurse do?

• Proceed with the procedure because the family has given permission

• Ask the doctor to explain the risks and benefits to the patient again

• Allow the procedure to continue without further explanation

• Ignore the patient's concerns

• Delay the procedure until the patient fully understands

A patient refuses a blood transfusion for religious reasons. The medical team believes that the transfusion is crucial to save the patient's life. What should the nurse do?

• Ignore the patient's refusal and proceed with the transfusion

• Respect the patient's decision according to their beliefs

• Convince the patient to violate their religious principles for health

• Delay treatment without providing an explanation

• Force the family to give consent

A patient from a certain culture refuses specific treatment due to spiritual beliefs. The nurse feels that the treatment is important for the patient's recovery. How should the nurse handle this situation?

• Force the patient to accept the treatment

• Ignore the patient's cultural norms and focus on medication

• Respect the patient's beliefs and seek alternative treatments

• Change the treatment without discussing it with the patient

• Disregard the patient's beliefs for their health

A patient is required to undergo an organ transplant but refuses the procedure due to fear of potential complications. What should the nurse do in this situation?

• Force the patient to undergo the procedure

• Respect the patient's decision to refuse

• Explain that the procedure is mandatory

• Ignore the patient's refusal and continue preparations

What is the patient's diagnosis if they are forced to undergo a procedure?

• Forcing the patient to undergo the procedure

• Respecting the patient's decision to refuse

• Explaining that the procedure is mandatory

• Ignoring the patient's refusal and continuing preparations

• Letting the doctor make decisions without involving the patient

What does the P wave represent in an EKG?

• Ventricular repolarization

• Atrial depolarization

• Ventricular depolarization

• Atrial repolarization

• Ventricular contraction