Match the following ethical theories and principles with their appropriate description.
1. One is bound by moral rules
2. Duty to avoid doing harm
3. The good of the many outweighs the good of the few
4. Personal freedom has priority
5. Stresses compassionate care
a. Deontology
b. Auto...
NUR-218 Contemporary Nursing
Chapters 9, 10, 15-17, 19, & 20 Exam
Questions with Correct Answers
Match the following ethical theories and principles with their appropriate description.
1. One is bound by moral rules
2. Duty to avoid doing harm
3. The good of the many outweighs the good of the few
4. Personal freedom has priority
5. Stresses compassionate care
a. Deontology
b. Autonomy
c. Utilitarianism
d. Beneficence
e. Nonmaleficence - Answer-1. a. Deontology
2. e. Nonmaleficence
3. c. Utilitarianism
4. b. Autonomy
5. d. Beneficence
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a nurse engaging in value clarification?
a. A client is reassured by the nurse who states, "I will stay with you as long as you
want."
b. A novice nurse regularly asks a veteran nurse, "What would you do if you were in my
place?"
c. A nurse reflects on the question, "What would be important to me if I was told my
cancer was terminal?"
d. When a client asks for advice, the nurse responds, "What can I do to help you make
this decision?" - Answer-c. A nurse reflects on the question, "What would be important
to me if I was told my cancer was terminal?"
Which scenario demonstrates the preconventional level of moral development?
a. Driving within the speed limit in order to avoid getting a speeding ticket
,b. Opening the door for an elderly woman to show her respect
c. Anonymously providing money to a homeless shelter
d. Cleaning up the kitchen to make your mother happy - Answer-a. Driving within the
speed limit in order to avoid getting a speeding ticket
Moral decisions made at this level (preconventional) are simply a response to some
threat of punishment. Acting out of respect or a desire to please demonstrates the
conventional level, where behavior is less self-centered. Anonymously doing good is an
example of the postconventional level, where motives are beyond issues of authority or
reverence.REF: pp. 168
What are the nurse's fundamental responsibilities as described by the International
Council of Nurses Code of Ethics? Select all that apply.
a. To promote health
b. To prevent illness
c. To educate all populations
d. To restore health
e. To alleviate suffering - Answer-a. To promote health
b. To prevent illness
d. To restore health
e. To alleviate suffering
The fundamental responsibility of the nurse is fourfold: to promote health, to prevent
illness, to restore health, and to alleviate suffering. While educating is a nursing
responsibility, it is not considered an ethical issue.REF: p. 165, Box 9-2
A nurse preserves a client's right to autonomy by:
a. answering a client's questions about his prognosis truthfully.
b. answering a client's questions so he can make an informed decision.
, c. providing medication to a trauma victim in a timely, appropriate manner.
d. providing pain medication only after a needed surgical consent has been obtained. -
Answer-b. answering a client's questions so he can make an informed decision.
Match the following values with their appropriate professional behavior.
1. Shows value and respect all patients and colleagues
2. Expresses concern about issues that have implications for health care
3. Acts as a health care advocate
4. Provides care based on an ethical framework
a. Altriusm
b. Human dignity
c. Social Justice
d. Integrity - Answer-1. b. Human dignity
2. a. Altriusm
3. c. Social Justice
4. d. Integrity
A nurse demonstrates client-centered altruism when:
a. reporting a nurse who has reported to work impaired by alcohol or drugs.
b. making sure the client receives all medications on time and as prescribed.
c. advocating for a client whose mental illness causes him to be a target of bullies.
d. spending time each evening with a client who has expressed feelings of sadness and
loneliness. - Answer-d. spending time each evening with a client who has expressed
feelings of sadness and loneliness.
Altruism is showing true concern for the welfare of another: giving a lonely client
individualized, personal attention demonstrates altruism. Reporting an impaired nurse
and advocating for a client are examples of social justice. Providing appropriate nursing
care is a nursing responsibility.REF: p. 169, Table 9-1
Normally, by what developmental milestone is a person expected to have learned there
are consequences for making bad decisions?
a. Toddler
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