« previous next »

Author Question: A new registered nurse is observed breaking sterile technique by the perioperative nurse. This is an ... (Read 103 times)

ss2343

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 548
on: Jul 8, 2018
A new registered nurse is observed breaking sterile technique by the perioperative nurse. This is an example of a violation of which ethical principle?
 
  a. Autonomy
  b. Justice
  c. Nonmaleficence
  d. Confidentiality

Question 2

Which of the following actions best exemplifies advocacy?
 
  a. Developing a list of agencies that will provide free services for the homeless
  b. Working in a needle exchange program for individuals in an inner-city environment
  c. Acting on behalf of a patient to promote end-of-life wishes to an ethics committee
  d. Working in a free clinic for immigrant workers


makaylafy

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Nonmaleficence means doing no harm to clients. A break in sterile technique could cause signif-icant harm to a patient by causing an infection. All other answers are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

C
Advocacy means making known and defending and protecting the rights and interests of others, as well as ensuring the dignity and respect due to others. Simply being employed in an environ-ment where this might be a focus of practice does not necessarily ensure that advocacy is actually occurring.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal, an adult antipsychotic drug, for the symptomatic treatment of irritability in children and adolescents with autism. The approval is the first for the use of a drug to treat behaviors associated with autism in children. These behaviors are included under the general heading of irritability and include aggression, deliberate self-injury, and temper tantrums.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.

Did you know?

In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.

Did you know?

About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.

A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery. A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery.
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger. The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
The first dark spot observed on Uranus. Image obtained by the HST ACS in 2006. The first dark spot observed on Uranus. Image obtained by the HST ACS in 2006.
Nurse opens sterile package Nurse opens sterile package
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
Opening a Sterile Packet Opening a Sterile Packet
Video: Cavernous Sinus Larynx Middle Ear Orbit: Granulesm Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library