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1. A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed
with terminal cancer and has expressed a wish to end his
life with dignity. The nurse is aware that the patient lives in
a state where physician-assisted suicide is legal. What
should the nurse do in this situation?
a) Respect the patient's autonomy and support his decision.
b) Inform the patient's family and physician about the
patient's request.
c) Encourage the patient to reconsider his decision and
explore other options.
d) Refuse to participate in any act that would hasten the
patient's death.*
Rationale: The correct answer is d. According to the
American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics,
nurses have an ethical obligation to protect and promote the
patient's right to self-determination, but they also have a
duty to preserve life and prevent harm. Therefore, nurses
should not participate in or facilitate physician-assisted
suicide, even if it is legal in their state. Nurses should also
respect the patient's values and beliefs, provide
compassionate care, and advocate for the patient's best
interests.
2. A nurse is working in a hospital that has implemented a
policy of mandatory influenza vaccination for all health
care workers. The nurse has a history of severe allergic
reaction to the vaccine and has obtained a medical
exemption from her physician. However, the hospital
administration has denied her exemption and threatened to
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