CPR Legal and Ethical Considerations 3

Question 1

To give CPR to a minor child, whose consent should be sought first if a parent is present and reachable?

Accepted Answer

The parent or legal guardian

Answer

For a minor, consent should come from the parent or guardian when one is available.

Question 2

A child needs CPR but no parent is present. What allows you to act?

Accepted Answer

Implied consent for emergencies

Answer

When a guardian is unavailable in a life-threatening emergency, consent to treat a minor is implied.

Question 3

Which ethical principle requires that rescuers act in the best interest of the victim?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence is the duty to act for the benefit and well-being of the patient.

Question 4

The ethical principle of 'do no harm' is known as what?

Accepted Answer

Nonmaleficence

Answer

Nonmaleficence is the obligation to avoid causing harm to the patient.

Question 5

Respecting a patient's right to make their own care decisions reflects which principle?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Autonomy recognizes a competent person's right to decide what happens to their own body.

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