WGU C426 PRE-ASSESSMENT HEALTHCARE
VALUES AND ETHICS PKEC
1. In a hospital setting, a caregiver must inform a patient there is no cure for
the patient's disease. To avoid possibly causing serious psychological harm
by telling the patient, "There is nothing else I can do for you," the caregiver
tells the patient, "Although there is currently no cure for your disease, I will
treat your symptoms and make you more comfortable. I will also keep you
informed as to any significant research regarding development of a cure for
your disease."
Which ethical principle is being used in resolving this dilemma?
Justice
Veracity
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
ANS Nonmaleficence
2. A patient with tuberculosis was admitted to the hospital and is refusing
,treatment. When the patient's nurse leaves the room, the patient leaves the
hospital.
Which ethical duty should the nurse perform?
Treat
Warn
Maintain privacy
Maintain confidentiality
ANS Warn
3. A 23-year-old Christian scientist has been hit by a car and taken to the
emergency room (ER). The patient presents to the ER and complains of pain.
The patient's leg appears to be broken, so the ER staff prepares to take the
patient's X-rays. When the staff arrives, the patient becomes angry, refuses
the X-rays, and leaves the emergency room.
Which ethical factor influences this patient's refusal of treatment?
Justice
Religion
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
ANS Religion
,4. A 55-year-old patient has a rare autoimmune disorder with no cure. However,
there are non-approved hospital-based treatments shown to be somewhat
effective in controlling the symptoms and possibly prolonging life. The patient
, does not have the financial means to afford these uncovered treatments.
What is a financial recourse for this patient?
Finding available state funding
Getting approval from Medicare
Changing hospital insurance coverage
Asking the hospital for a payment plan
ANS Getting approval from Medicare
5. An 86-year-old patient is suffering from a tumor and only has Medicare for
insurance. The tumor will eventually grow to occlude the airway, so surgery
is required even though the patient's medical history makes this a high-risk
procedure. The patient must decide whether to proceed with the surgery.
Which cost must this patient consider?
Hospice care
Probate court
Hospitalization
Affordable healthcare plan
ANS Hospitalization
6. A hospital patient is placed on a ventilator after having a heart attack. The
hospital staff believes the patient will never regain consciousness and will die
VALUES AND ETHICS PKEC
1. In a hospital setting, a caregiver must inform a patient there is no cure for
the patient's disease. To avoid possibly causing serious psychological harm
by telling the patient, "There is nothing else I can do for you," the caregiver
tells the patient, "Although there is currently no cure for your disease, I will
treat your symptoms and make you more comfortable. I will also keep you
informed as to any significant research regarding development of a cure for
your disease."
Which ethical principle is being used in resolving this dilemma?
Justice
Veracity
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
ANS Nonmaleficence
2. A patient with tuberculosis was admitted to the hospital and is refusing
,treatment. When the patient's nurse leaves the room, the patient leaves the
hospital.
Which ethical duty should the nurse perform?
Treat
Warn
Maintain privacy
Maintain confidentiality
ANS Warn
3. A 23-year-old Christian scientist has been hit by a car and taken to the
emergency room (ER). The patient presents to the ER and complains of pain.
The patient's leg appears to be broken, so the ER staff prepares to take the
patient's X-rays. When the staff arrives, the patient becomes angry, refuses
the X-rays, and leaves the emergency room.
Which ethical factor influences this patient's refusal of treatment?
Justice
Religion
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
ANS Religion
,4. A 55-year-old patient has a rare autoimmune disorder with no cure. However,
there are non-approved hospital-based treatments shown to be somewhat
effective in controlling the symptoms and possibly prolonging life. The patient
, does not have the financial means to afford these uncovered treatments.
What is a financial recourse for this patient?
Finding available state funding
Getting approval from Medicare
Changing hospital insurance coverage
Asking the hospital for a payment plan
ANS Getting approval from Medicare
5. An 86-year-old patient is suffering from a tumor and only has Medicare for
insurance. The tumor will eventually grow to occlude the airway, so surgery
is required even though the patient's medical history makes this a high-risk
procedure. The patient must decide whether to proceed with the surgery.
Which cost must this patient consider?
Hospice care
Probate court
Hospitalization
Affordable healthcare plan
ANS Hospitalization
6. A hospital patient is placed on a ventilator after having a heart attack. The
hospital staff believes the patient will never regain consciousness and will die
