PN 150 Midterm Exam with Questions and Answers

PN 150 Midterm Exam with Questions and Answers behaviors determined to be right or wrong without concern for the consequences of specific actions ANSWER Deontology when the patient is sedated, and decisions need to be made regarding care, should the nurse act on what the nurse knows to be the desire of the patient, or is the nurse obligated to listen to a spouse whose wishes conflict with those of the patient? ANSWER Deontology behaviors are determined to be right or wrong solely based on their consequences "Greatest happiness" principle- the right action brings the greatest happiness to most people ANSWER Utilitarianism A cancer patient is asked to participate in a new chemotherapy regimen. Although society may benefit from information gained during the drug trial, the patient may become gravely ill. Should the nurse support the patient's participation to benefit other people from the finding of the study, or should the nurse support the patient's right to refuse treatment? ANSWER Utilitarianism self-determination, is the freedom to make decisions supported by knowledge and self-confidence Nurses promote autonomy when they include patients in the process of developing care plans