NHI Professional Ethics 4

Question 1

A healthcare professional accidentally makes a medication error. The most ethical action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the error immediately according to facility protocol

Answer

Immediate reporting of medication errors is essential for patient safety and is an ethical obligation.

Question 2

Which of the following actions violates the principle of patient autonomy?

Accepted Answer

Proceeding with treatment against a competent patient's wishes

Answer

Performing treatment without a competent patient's consent violates their right to make decisions about their own care.

Question 3

What does 'fidelity' mean as a principle of healthcare ethics?

Accepted Answer

Keeping promises and fulfilling commitments to patients

Answer

Fidelity involves keeping promises and maintaining loyalty to professional commitments made to patients.

Question 4

A patient with limited English asks a question. No interpreter is available. What should the healthcare professional do?

Accepted Answer

Access a qualified medical interpreter service

Answer

Using a qualified medical interpreter service ensures accurate communication and protects patient rights.

Question 5

An employee witnesses a supervisor engaging in discriminatory behavior toward a patient. What is the ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Document and report the incident through appropriate channels

Answer

Reporting discriminatory behavior protects patients and upholds the ethical duty to advocate for patient dignity.

(NHI) National Healthcareer Institute Certification Practice Test