WGU C426 PRE-ASSESSMENT:
HEALTHCARE VALUES AND ETHICS
PKEC ALREADY PASSED
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 ✔✔Nonmaleficence
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.
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Which ethical duty should the nurse perform?
Treat Warn Maintain privacy Maintain confidentiality ✔✔Warn
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 ✔✔Religion
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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 ✔✔Getting approval from Medicare
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?
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Probate court Hospitalization Affordable healthcare plan ✔✔Hospitalization
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 in two to six months. The family is divided on whether or not to remove the patient from life support.
What is the role of the healthcare ethics committee in advising on this case?
To promote the doctor's clinical recommendations
To promote shared decision making among stakeholders
To determine priorities based on cost and resource allocation
To determine whether state law or religious belief takes preference ✔✔To promote shared decision making among stakeholders
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