Benefits of Ethical Decision-Making in Patient Care

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Which of the following is not a benefit of ethical decision-making in palliative care?

Prevention of depression and other psychological distress
Reducing the side effects of treatment
Increasing the patient's pain (correct)
Improving the patient's recovery

Which of the following is not an essential component of the ethical decision-making process in palliative care?

Society
Patients
Family members
Insurance companies (correct)

What is the goal of palliative care according to the text?

To reduce the cost of medical treatment
To provide a peaceful and pain-free death
To maximize the patient's quality of life
To let patients maintain their dignity and hope while they are alive (correct)

Which of the following is not one of the ethical principles mentioned in the text?

Utilitarianism (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should a good understanding of medical ethics contribute to?

Both a and b (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should the palliative care team focus on according to the text?

Both a and b (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential skills needed for PC teams and clinicians who provide clinical care for EOL patients?

Education on medical ethics, understanding ethical principles, and learning about specialist palliative care teams' goals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nursing as a profession?

Nursing was created by society to meet specific perceived health needs (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do a patient's cultural beliefs and attitudes affect their health and healing process?

A patient's cultural beliefs about disease treatment and attitude affect their health and healing process (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the fundamental nursing values required for ethical leadership in nursing?

Respect for patients, harmlessness, and justice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of nurses?

Promoting health, preventing illness, restoring health, and alleviating suffering (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics should not influence the provision of respectful and equitable nursing care?

All of the above should be considered (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of patients can receive palliative care according to the text?

Patients diagnosed with any illness that causes suffering or is untreatable (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where can patients receive end-of-life care according to the text?

In a home, palliative units, hospice units, PC clinics, and nursing homes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who provides the clinical care for palliative care patients according to the text?

A professional team (B) Signup and view all the answers

What types of support does palliative care offer to people who need end-of-life care according to the text?

Physical, emotional, social, and functional support (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the right of every adult regarding decision-making for their own life?

They have the right to make any decision, regardless of whether it seems unwise or strange (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary ethical principle that should guide decisions made on behalf of someone who lacks mental capacity?

The best interests of the patient (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four ethical principles of palliative care?

Confidentiality (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'disclosure' refer to in the context of communication and decision-making issues?

Informing a patient about alternative treatments and recommendations (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ethical principles emphasizes ensuring fairness in healthcare decisions?

Justice (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the ethical decision-making process described in the text?

To respect all of a person's values, needs, and wishes in healthcare (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach when making decisions on behalf of someone who lacks mental capacity?

Interfering with the person's rights or freedom (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of advanced care planning (ACP) according to the text?

To help patients receive medical care that is aligned with their preferences (C) Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of health should ACP be integrated according to the text?

For patients in any stage of health (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of having ACP discussions?

Increased use of curative treatments (A) Signup and view all the answers

When should ACP with goals-of-care discussions take place?

At any time, and should not be delayed until the patient is hospitalized (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of the advanced care planning approach commonly used for according to the text?

Discussing future care and treatment wishes with patients who are close to death (D) Signup and view all the answers

How often should ACP discussions be integrated into routine care according to the text?

Frequently, and every time the patient's condition changes (C) Signup and view all the answers