Question

exam : ethics and caring for people living with dementia

1. who can serve as a surrogate decision - maker?

a close relative or friend familiar with the persons values
any healthcare professional
anyone in the residential living community
only a legal attorney

1. what is the primary role of ethics in nursing care?

to act as a moral compass guiding decisions
to provide a set of rules for punishment
to complicate decision - making processes
to dictate medical procedures

1. why are both ethics and laws important in residential care settings?

laws only apply to medical professionals
ethics offer punishment guidelines
they ensure high - quality care through rules and values
ethics replace the need for laws

1. why is promoting physical activities considered a part of beneficence care for those prone to falls?

engaging in physical activities can enhance their physical abilities and reduce fall risk
beneficence requires complete physical inactivity to prevent any harm
beneficence is not concerned with physical well - being
physical activities increase the risk of falls

1. what does social justice in dementia care involve?

focusing only on the weaknesses of those living with dementia
discriminating based on the level of dementia a person has
limiting participation in care decisions
valuing people living with dementia equally to those without a

Explanation:

Answer:

1. A. A close relative or friend familiar with the person's values
2. A. To act as a moral compass guiding decisions
3. C. They ensure high - quality care through rules and values
4. A. Engaging in physical activities can enhance their physical abilities and reduce fall risk
5. D. Valuing people living with dementia equally to those without it