Nursing Chapter 22: Ethics and Values
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What is the primary goal of values clarification in ethics?

  • To develop a personal code of ethics
  • To distinguish among values, facts, and opinions (correct)
  • To prioritize beneficence over autonomy
  • To resolve conflicts between patients and healthcare providers
  • Which approach to ethics emphasizes the importance of individual rights and dignity?

  • Casuistry
  • Deontology (correct)
  • Utilitarianism
  • Ethics of care
  • What is the primary function of an ethics committee in a healthcare setting?

  • To resolve ethical conflicts and provide guidance (correct)
  • To develop hospital policies and procedures
  • To provide emotional support to patients and families
  • To conduct research on bioethical issues
  • What is the term for the feeling of distress or discomfort that arises when a person is unable to act in accordance with their values or moral principles?

    <p>Moral distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key principle of the Code of Ethics for Nursing?

    <p>Paternalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in processing an ethical problem in the nursing point of view?

    <p>Ask: Is this an ethical problem?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of moral values and principles in healthcare?

    <p>Bioethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach to ethics prioritizes the well-being of the greatest number of people?

    <p>Utilitarianism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the deeply held belief about the worth of an idea, attitude, custom, or object that affects choices and behaviors?

    <p>Value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a professional code of ethics?

    <p>It is a set of guiding principles that all members of a profession accept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of autonomy in bioethics?

    <p>To respect the patient's right to self-determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach to ethics focuses on the unique experiences and perspectives of women?

    <p>Feminist ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of identifying the ethical elements in an ethical problem?

    <p>To examine one's own values and biases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the ethics of care approach?

    <p>Cultivating caring relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the systematic process of resolving ethical conflicts?

    <p>Ethical discourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a moral distress?

    <p>A nurse witnessing a doctor making a medical error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of deontological ethics?

    <p>To prioritize moral rules and principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key principle of the Code of Ethics for Nursing?

    <p>Paternalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of fidelity in nursing ethics?

    <p>To keep promises and commitments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Code of Ethics for Nursing?

    <p>To guide professional nursing practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Basic Terms in Health Ethics

    • Morals: not defined in the text
    • Value: a deeply held belief about the worth of an idea, attitude, custom, or object that affects choices and behaviors
    • Bioethics: not defined in the text
    • Autonomy: not defined in the text
    • Beneficence: not defined in the text
    • Nonmaleficence: not defined in the text
    • Justice: not defined in the text
    • Fidelity: not defined in the text

    Professional Nursing Code of Ethics

    • Code of ethics: a set of guiding principles that all members of a profession accept
    • Code of Ethics for Nursing: key principles include:
      • Advocacy
      • Responsibility
      • Accountability
      • Confidentiality

    Values

    • Values clarification: the process of distinguishing among value, fact, and opinion to resolve ethical conflicts
    • Importance of values clarification: it is an important and effective part of ethical discourse

    Approaches to Ethics

    • Deontology: not defined in the text
    • Utilitarianism: not defined in the text
    • Casuistry: not defined in the text
    • Feminist ethics: not defined in the text
    • Ethics of care: not defined in the text

    Nursing Point of View

    • Types of ethical problems:
      • Ethical dilemma: not defined in the text
      • Moral distress: not defined in the text
    • Ethics committees: not defined in the text
    • Processing an ethical problem:
      • Step 1: Ask if it is an ethical problem
      • Step 2: Gather relevant information
      • Step 3: Identify ethical elements and examine values
      • Step 4: Name the problem
      • Step 5: Identify possible courses of action
      • Step 6: (not specified in the text)

    Basic Terms in Health Ethics

    • Morals: not defined in the text
    • Value: a deeply held belief about the worth of an idea, attitude, custom, or object that affects choices and behaviors
    • Bioethics: not defined in the text
    • Autonomy: not defined in the text
    • Beneficence: not defined in the text
    • Nonmaleficence: not defined in the text
    • Justice: not defined in the text
    • Fidelity: not defined in the text

    Professional Nursing Code of Ethics

    • Code of ethics: a set of guiding principles that all members of a profession accept
    • Code of Ethics for Nursing: key principles include:
      • Advocacy
      • Responsibility
      • Accountability
      • Confidentiality

    Values

    • Values clarification: the process of distinguishing among value, fact, and opinion to resolve ethical conflicts
    • Importance of values clarification: it is an important and effective part of ethical discourse

    Approaches to Ethics

    • Deontology: not defined in the text
    • Utilitarianism: not defined in the text
    • Casuistry: not defined in the text
    • Feminist ethics: not defined in the text
    • Ethics of care: not defined in the text

    Nursing Point of View

    • Types of ethical problems:
      • Ethical dilemma: not defined in the text
      • Moral distress: not defined in the text
    • Ethics committees: not defined in the text
    • Processing an ethical problem:
      • Step 1: Ask if it is an ethical problem
      • Step 2: Gather relevant information
      • Step 3: Identify ethical elements and examine values
      • Step 4: Name the problem
      • Step 5: Identify possible courses of action
      • Step 6: (not specified in the text)

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    This quiz covers the basics of health ethics, including moral values, autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and fidelity. It also explores the professional nursing code of ethics.

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