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WorksheetsTopic 7&8: Ethics; Behaviors That Can Result in Legal Action
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The nurse assistant is helping the patient regain her strength post-operatively by helping her walk and promoting leg exercises. Which ethical principle was observed?
Beneficence
Justice
Fidelity
None of the above
The nurse assistant saw an alert band in the patient's left wrist implying that it is not allowed to use that arm for assessing the blood pressure due to the presence of a dialysis access. She verified the information first with the RN before taking the patient's vital signs. Which ethical principle was exercised?
Autonomy
Justice
Fidelity
Nonmaleficence
The nurse assistant witnessed her co-worker change the blood pressure (BP) reading of a patient from 160/100 mmHg to 130/80 mmHg to avoid reporting to the RN. Which ethical principle was violated?
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Fidelity
Justice
The nurse assistant witnessed her co-worker refusing to attend the call of a patient because of the patient's religious belief which differs from hers. Which ethical principle was violated?
Autonomy
Justice
Fidelity
Beneficence
Why is it important for a nurse assistant to follow hospital guidelines?
To serve the patients with the best quality of care
To protect the nurse assistant from legal and disciplinary actions
To protect the hospital (employer) from legal and ethical difficulties
All of the above
Which of the following can lead to a disciplinary action?
Fidelity
Negligence
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
You noticed an undernourished elderly patient frequently visiting the emergency department with bruises on the body. You suspect elder abuse. What should you do?
Call the security
Report to RN
Nothing, it is a family matter
Confront the relatives and investigate
Which of the following is a risk factor of child abuse?
Child fears the parent
Child refuses to go to school
Child has sudden change in behavior
Child has birth defect
You witnessed the husband shouting at his wife and embarrassing her in front of their relatives while you were taking the vital signs of their admitted child. Which type of abuse was committed?
Physical
Emotional
Sexual
Financial
An elderly patient told you that his son always refuses to buy all her prescribed maintenance medications. Which type of abuse would you suspect?
Physical
Emotional
Neglect
Financial Exploitation
