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What is the term for the deeply held belief about the worth of an idea, attitude, custom, or object that affects choices and behaviors?
Value
Which of the following approaches to ethics emphasizes the moral principles and rules that guide actions?
Deontology
What is the term for the process of distinguishing among values, facts, and opinions to resolve ethical conflicts?
Values clarification
What is the primary goal of the Code of Ethics for Nursing?
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What is the term for the feelings of frustration, anxiety, and distress that arise when a person is unable to pursue a chosen course of action due to institutional constraints?
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What is the first step in processing an ethical problem?
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Which of the following is a key principle of the Code of Ethics for Nursing?
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What is the term for the study of moral values and principles that guide healthcare decisions?
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What is the term for the process of examining and resolving ethical conflicts?
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Which of the following approaches to ethics emphasizes the importance of care and compassion in relationships?
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Which of the following terms is used to describe the feelings of frustration, anxiety, and distress that arise when a person is unable to pursue a chosen course of action due to institutional constraints?
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What is the primary purpose of an ethics committee?
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Which approach to ethics emphasizes the importance of moral principles and rules that guide actions?
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What is the fourth step in processing an ethical problem?
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Which of the following is NOT a key principle of the Code of Ethics for Nursing?
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What is the term for the study of moral values and principles that guide healthcare decisions in a specific context?
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Which approach to ethics emphasizes the importance of care and compassion in relationships?
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What is the term for the process of examining and resolving ethical conflicts?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a professional code of ethics?
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What is the purpose of clarifying values in ethics?
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Study Notes
Ethics and Values in Nursing
- Morals, values, bioethics, autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and fidelity are basic terms in health ethics.
Professional Nursing Code of Ethics
- A code of ethics is a set of guiding principles that all members of a profession accept.
- The Code of Ethics for Nursing includes key principles such as:
- Advocacy
- Responsibility
- Accountability
- Confidentiality
Values
- A value is a deeply held belief about the worth of an idea, attitude, custom, or object that affects choices and behaviors.
- Values clarification is necessary to resolve ethical conflicts, distinguishing between value, fact, and opinion.
Approaches to Ethics
- Deontology, utilitarianism, casuistry, feminist ethics, and ethics of care are different approaches to ethics.
Nursing Point of View
- Types of ethical problems include:
- Ethical dilemma
- Moral distress
- Ethics committees are involved in addressing ethical problems.
- Processing an ethical problem involves:
- Step 1: Asking if it is an ethical problem
- Step 2: Gathering relevant information
- Step 3: Identifying ethical elements and examining values
- Step 4: Naming the problem
- Step 5: Identifying possible courses of action
- Step 6: (not specified in the text)
Ethics and Values in Nursing
- Morals, values, bioethics, autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and fidelity are basic terms in health ethics.
Professional Nursing Code of Ethics
- A code of ethics is a set of guiding principles that all members of a profession accept.
- The Code of Ethics for Nursing includes key principles such as:
- Advocacy
- Responsibility
- Accountability
- Confidentiality
Values
- A value is a deeply held belief about the worth of an idea, attitude, custom, or object that affects choices and behaviors.
- Values clarification is necessary to resolve ethical conflicts, distinguishing between value, fact, and opinion.
Approaches to Ethics
- Deontology, utilitarianism, casuistry, feminist ethics, and ethics of care are different approaches to ethics.
Nursing Point of View
- Types of ethical problems include:
- Ethical dilemma
- Moral distress
- Ethics committees are involved in addressing ethical problems.
- Processing an ethical problem involves:
- Step 1: Asking if it is an ethical problem
- Step 2: Gathering relevant information
- Step 3: Identifying ethical elements and examining values
- Step 4: Naming the problem
- Step 5: Identifying possible courses of action
- Step 6: (not specified in the text)
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Description
Learn about morals, values, bioethics, and the Code of Ethics for Nursing, including principles such as advocacy, responsibility, and confidentiality. Explore the importance of ethics and values in the nursing profession.
