ENA Professional & Ethical Issues

Question 1

What is the primary ethical principle when a patient refuses treatment?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Non-maleficence

Answer

Justice

Question 2

Which situation requires reporting under mandatory reporting laws?

Accepted Answer

Suspected child abuse

Answer

Patient refusing medication

Answer

Request for second opinion

Answer

Failure to follow a diet

Question 3

What action best demonstrates professional accountability in nursing?

Accepted Answer

Reporting a medication error immediately

Answer

Delegating tasks without supervision

Answer

Avoiding feedback from peers

Answer

Blaming others for patient outcomes

Question 4

Which principle is most relevant when providing equal care to all patients?

Accepted Answer

Justice

Answer

Fidelity

Answer

Veracity

Answer

Confidentiality

Question 5

Why is maintaining patient confidentiality essential in emergency care?

Accepted Answer

To build trust and protect privacy

Answer

To prevent legal disputes

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To ensure accurate billing

Answer

To limit documentation needs

Question 6

What should a nurse do if a colleague is suspected of substance abuse while on duty?

Accepted Answer

Report the concern to a supervisor

Answer

Confront the colleague alone

Answer

Ignore the behavior unless it worsens

Answer

Document in the colleague's personnel file