Nursing Ethics and Legal Issues Quiz

What is the main purpose of value clarifications?

To promote cloning technology
To facilitate decision-making process (correct)
To address ethical dilemmas effectively
To increase self-awareness of human cloning

When does an ethical dilemma typically occur?

When there is a perfect solution available
When one must choose between two favorable alternatives
When faced with two unfavorable alternatives (correct)
When all choices have equal consequences

What does a value conflict involve?

Choosing between two unimportant matters
Selecting options with clear benefits
Deciding without considering one's values
Choosing between two important values (correct)

What is the role of nurses in helping clients with values?

To assist clients in identifying and clarifying their values (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why might someone find themselves in an ethical dilemma?

When facing two options both important to them (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of self-awareness in decision-making?

It enhances the decision-making process (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Watson (1981) outline as important nursing values?

Strong commitment to service, belief in the dignity and worth of each person, commitment to education, autonomy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses be able to accept when it comes to their clients' values and beliefs?

Their clients' values and beliefs rather than assuming their own are the 'right ones' (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where do nurses acquire their values from?

Socialization into nursing – from codes of ethics, nursing experiences, teachers, and peers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses explore regarding their own values and beliefs?

Values and beliefs regarding situations like an individual’s right to make decisions for self when conflicting with medical advice (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario provided about performing painful experiments on animals, which statement represents a value statement?

"It is morally acceptable (morally required, morally wrong) for us to perform painful experiments on animals." (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did the creation and use of the atomic bomb represent according to the scenario?

"Creating and using the atomic bomb was morally right (morally wrong)." (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Deontology approach to abortion focus on?

Violation of the rule 'do not kill' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Ethic of caring emphasize?

Relationships and client dignity (C) Signup and view all the answers

Institutionism is summarized as the notion that:

People inherently know right from wrong (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key guideline for Ethical Reasoning based on the text?

Challenge your own views (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Deontology, why would they not abort a fetus even if it saves the mother's life?

'Do not kill' rule violation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the core importance in the client-nurse relationship according to the Ethic of caring?

Protecting and enhancing client dignity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary commitment of nurses according to the ANA Code of Ethics?

Advocating for patient welfare (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the fundamental responsibilities of nurses according to the ICN Code of Ethics?

Promoting health (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of ethical decision making in nursing?

To make well-reasoned decisions based on ethical principles (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does a low-quality decision in ethical choices often result in?

Negative consequences (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which group sets standards of conduct and behaviors for nurses?

American Nurses Association (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the ICN Code of Ethics, what is the responsibility of nurses in alleviating suffering?

Providing comfort and relief to patients (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the second step in the framework for Ethical Decision Making (EDM)?

Gather data (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences Ethical Decision Making (EDM)?

Political affiliations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors in the work environment that affects Ethical Decision Making (EDM)?

Authoritarian and paternalistic background (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are some inappropriate ways highlighted when making moral decisions?

Appeal to Authority, Appeal to Law, Appeal exclusively to self-interest (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role do Ethics Committees play in health care settings?

Provide structure and guidelines for potential problems. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the guidelines for making ethical decisions, what should one do when considering moral principles and rules?

Make your best judgment based on the relevant moral principles and rules (D) Signup and view all the answers