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stock · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The night shift nurse is late in coming into work to relieve the evening shift nurse. The evening shift nurse does not leave until a replacement nurse can be found. This is an example of the theory of:

1.
unethical behavior.
2.
utilitarianism.
3.
negligence.
4.
deontology.

Question 2

Using animals for research studies for human drugs is an example of which theory?

1.
Utilitarianism
2.
Deontology
3.
Permission to treat
4.
Informed consent

cdmart10 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
Duty is what the theory of deontology represents. It is the nurse's duty to remain at work until a competent replacement arrives. Leaving before the night nurse arrives is patient abandonment and can result in license suspension.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
Utilitarianism is the doctrine that what is useful is good and the determining consideration of right conduct should be the usefulness of its consequences. In other words, determining what is right is based on the greatest benefit for the greatest number of people.