HESI study Management of Care Module 5
(100 Questions and Answers with Rationale )
1.ID: 383694054
A client with leukemia is being considered for a bone marrow transplant. The healthcare team is
discussing the risks and benefits of this treatment and other possible treatments with the goal of
inflicting the least possible harm on the client. Which principle of healthcare ethics is the team
practicing?
Justice
Fidelity
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence Correct
Rationale: Nonmaleficence is the avoidance of hurt or harm. Remember that in healthcare
ethics, ethical practice involves not only the will to do good but also the equal commitment to do
no harm. Healthcare professionals try to balance the risks and benefits of a plan of care while
striving to do the least possible harm. Justice refers to fairness and equity and ensuring fair
allocation of resources, such as nursing care for all clients. Fidelity is the keeping of promises
made to clients, families, and other healthcare professionals. Autonomy refers to a person’s
independence and represents an agreement to respect another’s right to determine his or her
course of action.
Test-Taking Strategy: Use the process of elimination and think about the definition of each item
in the options. Note the relationship of the words “least possible harm” in the question and the
definition of nonmaleficence. Review the principles of healthcare ethics if you had difficulty with
this question.
Reference: Potter, P., & Perry, A. (2009). Fundamentals of nursing (7th ed., p. 314). St. Louis:
Mosby.
Cognitive Ability: Applying
Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Implementation
Content Area: Ethical/Legal
Awarded 0.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
2.ID: 383691785
(100 Questions and Answers with Rationale )
1.ID: 383694054
A client with leukemia is being considered for a bone marrow transplant. The healthcare team is
discussing the risks and benefits of this treatment and other possible treatments with the goal of
inflicting the least possible harm on the client. Which principle of healthcare ethics is the team
practicing?
Justice
Fidelity
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence Correct
Rationale: Nonmaleficence is the avoidance of hurt or harm. Remember that in healthcare
ethics, ethical practice involves not only the will to do good but also the equal commitment to do
no harm. Healthcare professionals try to balance the risks and benefits of a plan of care while
striving to do the least possible harm. Justice refers to fairness and equity and ensuring fair
allocation of resources, such as nursing care for all clients. Fidelity is the keeping of promises
made to clients, families, and other healthcare professionals. Autonomy refers to a person’s
independence and represents an agreement to respect another’s right to determine his or her
course of action.
Test-Taking Strategy: Use the process of elimination and think about the definition of each item
in the options. Note the relationship of the words “least possible harm” in the question and the
definition of nonmaleficence. Review the principles of healthcare ethics if you had difficulty with
this question.
Reference: Potter, P., & Perry, A. (2009). Fundamentals of nursing (7th ed., p. 314). St. Louis:
Mosby.
Cognitive Ability: Applying
Client Needs: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Implementation
Content Area: Ethical/Legal
Awarded 0.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.
2.ID: 383691785
