Nursing 420 - Principles of Leadership and Management » Spring 2024 » Week 2 Chapter 4 Quiz

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Question #1
Which ethical principle is demonstrated when an adult child is legally given the right to make medical decisions for a cognitively impaired parent?
A.   Fidelity
B.   Justice
C.   Beneficence
D.   Paternalism
Question #2
A nurse is applying the ethical principle of justice when providing care for clients. What action best exemplifies this principle?
A.   Prioritizing actions that will benefit the largest number of clients
B.   Meeting continuing education requirements for license renewal
C.   Respecting clients’ rights to make decisions about their care
D.   Ensuring that time and resources are distributed equitably to clients
Question #3
A nurse is applying the MORAL decision-making model to a dilemma involving a colleague’s possible dishonesty in documentation. What is the nurse’s initial action?
A.   Gather as much information about the situation as possible.
B.   Engage the colleague in the decision-making process.
C.   Think of as many alternatives as possible.
D.   Perform a critical self-reflection of the nurse’s own morals and values.
Question #4
A nurse has recognized that many older adult clients on the unit do not receive enough nutrition because they are unable to feed themselves independently. What action by a manager would be most likely to resolve the nurse’s moral distress?
A.   Arranging to have the clients’ diets changed so they are more nutrient-dense
B.   Acknowledging and validating the nurse’s observation
C.   Hiring more nursing assistants to help feed these clients
D.   Providing a reference so the nurse can seek new employment
Question #5
Which statements concerning autonomy are true?
A.   It supports the process of progressive employee discipline
B.   It is a form of personal liberty
C.   Its legal equivalent is self-determination
D.   All of these
E.   It is based on a person’s right to make a choice
F.   None of these

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