Deontological theory focuses primarily on the consequences (ends or purposes) of an individual's actions
a. True
b. False
False
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A client diagnosed with PTSD is receiving paliperidone (Invega). Which symptoms should a nurse identify that would warrant the need for this medication?
1. Flat affect and anhedonia 2. Persistent anorexia and 10 lb weight loss in 3 weeks 3. Flashbacks of killing the enemy 4. Distant and guarded in relationships
Which intervention by a psychiatric nurse best applies the ethical principle of autonomy? The nurse:
a. explores alternative solutions with a patient, who than makes a choice. b. suggests that two patients who were fighting be restricted to the unit. c. intervenes when a self-mutilating patient attempts to harm self. d. stays with a patient demonstrating a high level of anxiety.
A strength of the trait approach
a. Self-confidence is the trait most important to leadership b. There is a clear list of leader traits c. Identifying traits is highly objective d. It is appealing to identify special traits in leaders
If a choking victim loses consciousness, you should
A) position the patient in the supine position, tip the head back, and begin CPR. B) place the victim in the prone position and apply steady downward pressure on the back. C) immediately begin rescue breathing once every five seconds. D) never place your fingers in the victim's mouth.