A nurse is faced with a complex ethical dilemma involving the care of a terminally ill patient. Despite consulting colleagues and reviewing ethical frameworks, the nurse feels uncertain about the best course of action. What should the nurse do next?

A licensed nurse is delegating tasks to a nursing assistant (NA) on a busy surgical unit. Which action by the licensed nurse best demonstrates effective delegation?

A nurse is providing care to a terminally ill patient who is in severe pain. The patient’s religious beliefs strictly prohibit the use of opioids for pain management. However, the patient is in agony and requests opioid pain medication. What ethical principle is the nurse considering when evaluating the patient’s request?

What is the primary purpose of the Good Samaritan Law?

A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a patient who has consented to the procedure. As the nurse reviews the consent form with the patient, the patient appears confused and asks several questions about the risks and benefits of the transfusion. What action should the nurse take in this situation?

A nurse is involved in a research study conducted at their healthcare facility. The nurse becomes aware of potential ethical concerns related to the study’s procedures and participant consent. What should the nurse do?

Which component of a culture of safety encourages employees to report errors and near misses without fear of punitive action?

Dr. Thomas studies racial attitudes. She has two sets of questions on a questionnaire. One set asks white people about black people, and the other asks black people about white people. Each set of questions is dependent on one’s answer to the question, “What is your race?” Dr. Thomas is using a ____________ to determine which set of questions to ask respondents.

Table 12.2Which of the following is FALSE based upon the table?

Dr. Hightone devised a questionnaire in which she asked, “Do you physically beat your children?” What type of problem might she encounter if she used this question?