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What is the primary role of ethics in nursing practice?
What is the primary role of ethics in nursing practice?
- To influence professional decision-making
- To establish guidelines for patient treatment
- To determine legal standards in healthcare (correct)
- To regulate nurse-patient relationships
How do values differ from morals in the context of nursing?
How do values differ from morals in the context of nursing?
- Values are often enforced by law, unlike morals.
- Values are universal rules, while morals are individual beliefs.
- Values frequently change, whereas morals remain constant. (correct)
- Values indicate what is important to individuals, whereas morals are established conduct rules. (correct)
What does bioethics focus on?
What does bioethics focus on?
- Overall healthcare costs (correct)
- Cultural diversity in patient care
- The application of ethical theories in healthcare moral issues
- Public health policies and regulations (correct)
Which skill is critical for nurses to apply ethics effectively?
Which skill is critical for nurses to apply ethics effectively?
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Ethics in nursing helps nurses to:
Ethics in nursing helps nurses to:
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Which of the following statements about ethics is true?
Which of the following statements about ethics is true?
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What challenges do nurses often face regarding ethics?
What challenges do nurses often face regarding ethics?
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Why is understanding ethics essential for nurses?
Why is understanding ethics essential for nurses?
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Study Notes
Ethics
- Focuses on "right and wrong"
- Agreement on what is "right" can be difficult
- Crucial for providing skilled professional care
Ethics in Nursing Practice
- Essential for all aspects of the nursing role
- Requires strong reasoning skills
- Requires understanding of ethical concepts and principles
Values
- Attitudes, ideals, or beliefs
- Freely chosen and held by an individual or group
- Indicate what someone considers important
Morals
- Established rules of conduct
- Used when making decisions about right and wrong
Ethics
- Describes an individual's actions
- Describes a profession's code of conduct
Bioethics
- Application of ethical theories and principles
- Addresses moral issues and problems in healthcare
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