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Question 1

When a nurse documents patient care, which ethical principle is most directly upheld?

Accepted Answer

Veracity

Answer

Veracity (truthfulness) is upheld through accurate and honest documentation, which is essential to safe and ethical care.

Question 2

A nurse administers the wrong medication dose to a patient. After ensuring the patient is safe, what is the nurse's next ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Document the event accurately and report the error through the incident reporting system

Answer

Transparency and accountability require nurses to accurately document and report medication errors to ensure patient safety and systemic improvement.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a nurse's duty of fidelity?

Accepted Answer

Keeping promises and honoring commitments made to patients

Answer

Fidelity means faithfulness to commitments and promises, including following through on care plans and maintaining trust with patients.

Question 4

A nurse overhears a conversation where coworkers are sharing identifiable patient information in the hospital cafeteria. The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Remind the colleagues that discussing patient information in public violates confidentiality

Answer

Nurses must protect patient confidentiality in all settings, including reminding colleagues when a breach occurs in public spaces.

Question 5

An advance directive (living will) primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Document a patient's wishes for care in the event they cannot communicate

Answer

An advance directive legally documents a patient's wishes for medical treatment, ensuring their autonomy is respected even if they lose decision-making capacity.

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