15 Questions
Why do nurses need ethical knowledge?
To handle situations and provide safe and proper legal and ethical care
What is the definition of ethics?
Ethics is the branch of philosophy dealing with standards of conduct and moral judgment
What does the word 'ethics' derive from?
The Latin word 'ethos'
What does ethics refer to?
Practices or beliefs of a certain group
What does ethics prescribe in terms of human behavior?
Ethics prescribes specific virtues
Ethics is derived from the Latin word 'ethos'
False
Nurses do not need ethical knowledge to conduct their appropriate function
False
Ethics can be defined as the branch of philosophy dealing with standards of conduct and moral judgment
True
Nursing ethics is not based on well-founded standards of right and wrong
False
Nurses are not responsible for giving care to the clients and patients based on ethical issues
False
Ethics is based on well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do, usually in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness, or specific virtues.
True
Nurses do not need ethical knowledge to conduct their appropriate function in managing situations and giving safe and proper legal and ethical care.
False
The word 'ethics' is derived from the Greek word 'ethos', meaning custom or character.
True
Nursing ethics is not a branch of philosophy dealing with standards of conduct and moral judgment.
False
Nursing ethics is not important for nurses to provide safe and proper care in today's changing world.
False
Test your knowledge on the principles and code of ethics in nursing, as well as communication skills and ethical issues related to patient care. This quiz covers key concepts and principles of nursing ethics.
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