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What is the primary responsibility of nurses according to the ICN code?
What is the primary responsibility of nurses according to the ICN code?
How should nurses approach the values, customs, and spiritual beliefs of individuals receiving care?
How should nurses approach the values, customs, and spiritual beliefs of individuals receiving care?
Which aspect of nursing practice requires continual learning?
Which aspect of nursing practice requires continual learning?
What is meant by the nurse's responsibility to hold personal information in confidence?
What is meant by the nurse's responsibility to hold personal information in confidence?
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In what manner should nurses maintain their standards of personal conduct?
In what manner should nurses maintain their standards of personal conduct?
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Which option correctly describes a strategy for creating effective exam questions?
Which option correctly describes a strategy for creating effective exam questions?
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What should be avoided when constructing the stem of a question?
What should be avoided when constructing the stem of a question?
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Which of the following is a guideline for constructing answer options?
Which of the following is a guideline for constructing answer options?
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What is important about the correct answer in multiple choice questions?
What is important about the correct answer in multiple choice questions?
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Which practice should be avoided to ensure clarity in answer options?
Which practice should be avoided to ensure clarity in answer options?
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What does an ethical theory aim to provide regarding moral problems?
What does an ethical theory aim to provide regarding moral problems?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ethical theories?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ethical theories?
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Which aspect is essential in understanding ethical theories?
Which aspect is essential in understanding ethical theories?
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What question do ethical theories aim to help answer?
What question do ethical theories aim to help answer?
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How do ethical theories contribute to moral behavior?
How do ethical theories contribute to moral behavior?
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What is the primary function of a code of ethics in the nursing profession?
What is the primary function of a code of ethics in the nursing profession?
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the code of ethics for nurses?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the code of ethics for nurses?
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Which governance body is associated with the Australian nursing council code of ethics?
Which governance body is associated with the Australian nursing council code of ethics?
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What does the code of ethics provide to the community regarding nurses?
What does the code of ethics provide to the community regarding nurses?
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Which of the following codes of ethics is specific to Canadian nurses?
Which of the following codes of ethics is specific to Canadian nurses?
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What foundational values did Florence Nightingale emphasize in nursing ethics?
What foundational values did Florence Nightingale emphasize in nursing ethics?
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Which of the following best describes the nursing texts from the early 1900s?
Which of the following best describes the nursing texts from the early 1900s?
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What shift occurred in nursing ethics by the mid-1900s?
What shift occurred in nursing ethics by the mid-1900s?
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Which principle became a cornerstone of practical nursing ethics as developed in 1860?
Which principle became a cornerstone of practical nursing ethics as developed in 1860?
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What trend began to emerge in the late 1970s regarding nursing practice?
What trend began to emerge in the late 1970s regarding nursing practice?
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What is a primary responsibility of nurses toward their coworkers?
What is a primary responsibility of nurses toward their coworkers?
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Which action reflects a nurse's ethical responsibility when a coworker endangers a patient's care?
Which action reflects a nurse's ethical responsibility when a coworker endangers a patient's care?
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How do nurses contribute to the standards of nursing practice and education?
How do nurses contribute to the standards of nursing practice and education?
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What principle underlines nursing practice related to human dignity?
What principle underlines nursing practice related to human dignity?
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In planning healthcare with patients, what factors should nurses consider?
In planning healthcare with patients, what factors should nurses consider?
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Which ethical theory defines the good independently of the right?
Which ethical theory defines the good independently of the right?
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What is a key aspect of utilitarianism within consequentialism?
What is a key aspect of utilitarianism within consequentialism?
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Which ethical theory would support the idea that an action is morally right if it benefits a single individual most?
Which ethical theory would support the idea that an action is morally right if it benefits a single individual most?
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Which of the following is NOT a focus of the ethics of character?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of the ethics of character?
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What is the primary distinction between ethical egoism and utilitarianism?
What is the primary distinction between ethical egoism and utilitarianism?
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What is a primary responsibility of a professional association in relation to its values?
What is a primary responsibility of a professional association in relation to its values?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the nursing profession's accountability to society?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the nursing profession's accountability to society?
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What role does a professional association play in promoting professional integrity?
What role does a professional association play in promoting professional integrity?
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How does the nursing profession clarify its standards?
How does the nursing profession clarify its standards?
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Which statement best describes the association's responsibility regarding its own activities?
Which statement best describes the association's responsibility regarding its own activities?
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What is the primary responsibility of the nursing profession in relation to knowledge development?
What is the primary responsibility of the nursing profession in relation to knowledge development?
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What role does Provision eight state a nurse has in relation to health professionals and the public?
What role does Provision eight state a nurse has in relation to health professionals and the public?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a broader health concern according to the nursing profession's commitment?
Which of the following is NOT considered a broader health concern according to the nursing profession's commitment?
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How can nurses best promote healthy lifestyles within their communities?
How can nurses best promote healthy lifestyles within their communities?
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What is necessary for the advancement of the nursing profession through scholarly inquiry?
What is necessary for the advancement of the nursing profession through scholarly inquiry?
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What is a key responsibility of nurses in relation to community health?
What is a key responsibility of nurses in relation to community health?
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Which of the following best describes the need for interdisciplinary planning in nursing?
Which of the following best describes the need for interdisciplinary planning in nursing?
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In what way can nurses assist in facilitating informed choices within their communities?
In what way can nurses assist in facilitating informed choices within their communities?
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What is one of the primary responsibilities of a nurse administrator regarding employees?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of a nurse administrator regarding employees?
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Which of the following is NOT a way nurses can contribute to the advancement of the profession?
Which of the following is NOT a way nurses can contribute to the advancement of the profession?
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Why is it important for professional standards and guidelines to be developed by nurses?
Why is it important for professional standards and guidelines to be developed by nurses?
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Which factor should NOT influence nurses when identifying their scope of practice?
Which factor should NOT influence nurses when identifying their scope of practice?
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What is an example of how self-employed nurses can advance the profession?
What is an example of how self-employed nurses can advance the profession?
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Study Notes
International council of nurse's code for nurses (ICN) (3)
- The fundamental responsibility of the nurses is four-fold - to promote health, to prevent illness, to restore health, and to alleviate suffering.
- The need for nursing is universal. Inherent in nursing is respect for life, dignity, and rights of humans; it is unrestricted by considerations of nationality, race, creed, age, sex, politics or social status.
- Nurses render health services to the individual, the family, and the community and coordinate their services with those of related groups.
Nurses and people
- The nurse's primary responsibility is to those people who require nursing care.
- Providing care.
- Promotes an environment in which the values, customs, and spiritual beliefs of the individual are respected.
- The nurses hold in confidence personal information and uses judgment in sharing this information.
Nurses and practice
- The nurses carry personal responsibility for nursing practice and for maintaining competence by continual learning.
- The nurses maintain the highest standards of nursing care possible within the reality of a specific situation.
- The nurses use judgment in relation to individual competence and delegating responsibilities.
- The nurses, when acting in a professional capacity, should at all times maintain standards of personal conduct that reflect credit on the profession.
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Explore the fundamental responsibilities and ethical principles outlined in the International Council of Nurses Code for Nurses. This quiz covers essential aspects of nursing practice, patient care, and the importance of respecting individual rights and cultures. Test your knowledge on how nurses uphold their responsibilities in various contexts.