Relias Professional Standards and Ethics 4

Question 1

Which action best demonstrates the ethical principle of justice in healthcare delivery?

Accepted Answer

Allocating resources and care equitably regardless of a patient's background or ability to pay

Answer

Justice requires fair and equitable treatment for all patients without discrimination based on status, identity, or financial means.

Question 2

A colleague tells you they have been drinking before their shift. The most appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the situation to a supervisor or charge nurse immediately to protect patient safety

Answer

An impaired colleague poses a direct safety risk to patients; immediate reporting is both an ethical and professional obligation.

Question 3

Maintaining professional boundaries with patients primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Protect the therapeutic relationship, prevent exploitation, and ensure objective care

Answer

Professional boundaries define appropriate relationships that protect patients from exploitation and preserve the integrity of care.

Question 4

A patient discloses experiencing domestic violence during an assessment. The clinician's first priority should be:

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the patient's immediate safety and providing information about available resources

Answer

Safety planning and connection to resources are the immediate priorities when a patient discloses domestic violence.

Question 5

What is the ethical responsibility of a healthcare professional who makes a medication error?

Accepted Answer

Document and report the error, notify the provider and patient, and follow facility protocol

Answer

Transparency and accountability require reporting errors regardless of outcome, to enable corrective action and prevent recurrence.

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