PRE-ASSESSMENT: 2021/2022 HEALTHCARE VALUES AND ETHICS PKEC C426 WGU QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(100% CORRECT)

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PRE-ASSESSMENT: 2021/2022 HEALTHCARE VALUES AND ETHICS PKEC C426 WGU In a hospital setting, a caregiver must inform a patient there is no cure for the patient's disease. To avoid possibly causing s... erious 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 Correct Answer: 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. Which ethical duty should the nurse perform? Treat Warn Maintain privacy Maintain confidentiality Correct Answer: 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 Correct Answer: Religion 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 Correct Answer: 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? Hospice care Probate court Hospitalization Affordable healthcare plan Correct Answer: 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 Correct Answer: To promote shared decision making among stakeholders An 85-year-old patient is rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with a stroke. The physician advises the family that artificial nutrition and hydration will be required to keep the patient alive. The patient's family requests a consult with the hospital's ethics committee before proceeding with a decision. Which external issue would affect the ethics committee's advice to the family? The degree to which the patient is informed of risks The advance directive in place for the patient The various healthcare regulations that would apply The medical staff's comfort with taking timely action Correct Answer: The various healthcare regulations that would apply A vendor offers the logistics department manager at a community hospital an all-expenses-paid trip for four to a ski lodge. The manager went on the trip. Why did a potential conflict of interest occur? [Show More]

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