Assault and Battery in Healthcare: Ethical Principles

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What type of incontinence is characterized by a strong need or urge to urinate, but leaking occurs before the client gets to the toilet?

  • Overflow incontinence
  • Reflex incontinence
  • Urge incontinence (correct)
  • Stress incontinence

What is the primary purpose of obtaining a urine culture?

  • To monitor the client's blood sugar levels
  • To evaluate urine for the presence of bacteria and yeast (correct)
  • To evaluate the client's hydration status
  • To assess the effectiveness of antibiotics

What is the primary cause of diarrhea in clients taking antibiotics?

  • Disruption of normal flora (correct)
  • Increased secretion of gastrointestinal hormones
  • Increased permeability of the gut epithelium
  • Disruption of normal gut motility

What is the primary characteristic of a clear liquid diet?

<p>It includes only foods that are liquids at room temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A client is threatened with restraints by a nurse. Which intentional tort has occurred?

<p>Assault (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of trans fats on cholesterol levels?

<p>They decrease HDL and increase LDL cholesterol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of fat is found in full-fat dairy products and can increase the risk of heart disease?

<p>Saturated fat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A nurse operates on the wrong body part of a client. Which type of intentional tort is this an example of?

<p>Battery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A client with prostate enlargement is experiencing difficulty urinating. What is the underlying condition?

<p>Urinary retention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A nurse respects a client's right to refuse care. Which ethical principle is being demonstrated?

<p>Autonomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the ethical principle of beneficence?

<p>To minimize harm and practice in a way that benefits the client (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A client with urinary retention experiences urinary frequency. What is the underlying cause of this symptom?

<p>The bladder is not completely empty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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