CBN Professional Ethics & Standards 4

Question 1

A bariatric unit receives one bariatric-rated lift for four patients who need it. Which ethical framework most directly guides fair allocation of this equipment?

Accepted Answer

Distributive justice

Answer

Distributive justice addresses the fair allocation of limited healthcare resources among patients.

Question 2

A nurse notices a colleague repeatedly refuses assignments to care for patients with severe obesity, citing personal discomfort. This pattern most clearly conflicts with:

Accepted Answer

The professional duty to provide nonjudgmental care to all patients

Answer

Refusing care based on patient weight reflects bias and violates the professional obligation to provide equitable, nonjudgmental care.

Question 3

Before enrolling a bariatric patient in a clinical trial of a new anastomosis technique, the nurse verifies the patient knows participation is voluntary and can be withdrawn anytime. This protects the ethical requirement of:

Accepted Answer

Informed consent in research

Answer

Research ethics require voluntary informed consent with the explicit right to withdraw without penalty.

Question 4

A postoperative patient confides she has resumed smoking but begs the nurse not to tell the surgeon. The nurse's best response reflects which balance?

Accepted Answer

Explaining that the care team needs this information for her safety, since smoking raises ulcer and healing risks

Answer

The nurse should be transparent that clinically significant information must be shared with the team, preserving both honesty and safety.

Question 5

Which scenario is an example of the ethical principle of nonmaleficence in bariatric nursing?

Accepted Answer

Double-checking that a bariatric bed's weight capacity is adequate before patient transfer

Answer

Nonmaleficence is the duty to prevent harm, such as avoiding equipment failure injuries.

(CBN) Certified Bariatric Nurse Practice Test

(CBN) Certified Bariatric Nurse Practice Test

CBN Professional Ethics & Standards 4