Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT a type of ethical approach?
Autonomy
What is the primary goal of values clarification?
To resolve ethical conflicts
What is the term for deeply held beliefs that affect choices and behaviors?
Values
Which of the following is a key principle of the Code of Ethics for Nursing?
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What is the first step in processing an ethical problem in the nursing point of view?
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What is the term for a set of guiding principles that all members of a profession accept?
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Which of the following is an example of a type of ethical problem?
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What is the primary function of an ethics committee?
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Which of the following approaches to ethics emphasizes the consequences of actions?
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What is the term for the process of distinguishing between values, facts, and opinions?
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What is the primary goal of bioethics?
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Which of the following approaches to ethics focuses on the well-being of the individual?
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What is the relationship between autonomy and beneficence in healthcare ethics?
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What is the primary function of an ethics committee in a healthcare setting?
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What is the significance of values clarification in healthcare ethics?
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Which of the following is a key principle of deontological ethics?
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What is the relationship between morality and ethics in healthcare?
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What is the primary focus of feminist ethics in healthcare?
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What is the role of advocacy in the Code of Ethics for Nursing?
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What is the significance of casuistry in healthcare ethics?
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Study Notes
Basic Terms in Health Ethics
- Morals refer to principles of right and wrong behavior
- Value is a deeply held belief about the worth of an idea, attitude, custom, or object that affects choices and behaviors
- Bioethics is the study of ethical issues in healthcare and biomedical research
- Autonomy refers to the right of individuals to make their own decisions
- Beneficence is the principle of doing good and promoting the well-being of others
- Nonmaleficence is the principle of doing no harm to others
- Justice refers to the fair and equal distribution of benefits and risks
- Fidelity refers to the principle of being faithful to one's obligations and commitments
Professional Nursing Code of Ethics
- Code of ethics is a set of guiding principles that all members of a profession accept
- Code of Ethics for Nursing includes key principles such as:
- Advocacy
- Responsibility
- Accountability
- Confidentiality
Values
- Values are deeply held beliefs that affect choices and behaviors
- Values clarification involves distinguishing among value, fact, and opinion to resolve ethical conflicts
Approaches to Ethics
- Deontology is an approach that focuses on duties and obligations
- Utilitarianism is an approach that focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number
- Casuistry is an approach that focuses on case-by-case analysis
- Feminist ethics is an approach that focuses on the experiences and perspectives of women
- Ethics of care is an approach that focuses on empathy, compassion, and relationships
Nursing Point of View
- Types of ethical problems include:
- Ethical dilemma
- Moral distress
- Ethics committees are established to address ethical issues in healthcare
- Steps for processing an ethical problem include:
- Ask: Is this an ethical problem?
- Gather relevant information
- Identify ethical elements and examine values
- Name the problem
- Identify possible courses of action
Basic Terms in Health Ethics
- Morals refer to principles of right and wrong behavior
- Value is a deeply held belief about the worth of an idea, attitude, custom, or object that affects choices and behaviors
- Bioethics is the study of ethical issues in healthcare and biomedical research
- Autonomy refers to the right of individuals to make their own decisions
- Beneficence is the principle of doing good and promoting the well-being of others
- Nonmaleficence is the principle of doing no harm to others
- Justice refers to the fair and equal distribution of benefits and risks
- Fidelity refers to the principle of being faithful to one's obligations and commitments
Professional Nursing Code of Ethics
- Code of ethics is a set of guiding principles that all members of a profession accept
- Code of Ethics for Nursing includes key principles such as:
- Advocacy
- Responsibility
- Accountability
- Confidentiality
Values
- Values are deeply held beliefs that affect choices and behaviors
- Values clarification involves distinguishing among value, fact, and opinion to resolve ethical conflicts
Approaches to Ethics
- Deontology is an approach that focuses on duties and obligations
- Utilitarianism is an approach that focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number
- Casuistry is an approach that focuses on case-by-case analysis
- Feminist ethics is an approach that focuses on the experiences and perspectives of women
- Ethics of care is an approach that focuses on empathy, compassion, and relationships
Nursing Point of View
- Types of ethical problems include:
- Ethical dilemma
- Moral distress
- Ethics committees are established to address ethical issues in healthcare
- Steps for processing an ethical problem include:
- Ask: Is this an ethical problem?
- Gather relevant information
- Identify ethical elements and examine values
- Name the problem
- Identify possible courses of action
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Learn about basic terms in health ethics, including morals, value, bioethics, and more. Explore the professional nursing code of ethics in this chapter from Fundamentals of Nursing, 11th Edition.
