Nursing Research Ethics

32 Questions

What is the primary goal of the principle of beneficence in nursing research?

To protect research subjects from harm

According to the American Nursing Association, what is one of the rights of research subjects?

The right to privacy and confidentiality

What is the responsibility of the nurse researcher in ensuring the dignity of research subjects?

To protect the privacy and dignity of research subjects

What is an important aspect of informed written consent?

The right to full disclosure of the study's purpose and procedures

What is the primary responsibility of the nurse researcher in conducting a research study?

To protect the privacy and dignity of research subjects

What is the importance of ensuring confidentiality in a research study?

To keep data sources protected

What is the difference between confidentiality and anonymity in a research study?

Confidentiality involves keeping data sources protected, while anonymity involves keeping research subjects nameless

What is the purpose of the principle of respect for human dignity in nursing research?

To ensure the autonomy and self-determination of research subjects

What is the primary concern in planning a research project involving human subjects?

To consider the ethical guidelines designed to protect the subjects

What is the focus of ethics in nursing research?

The collection, analysis, reporting, and publication of information about research subjects

What is the primary goal of considering ethical guidelines in research?

To protect the subjects' rights and welfare

What is one of the key questions that ethics related to gathering data must answer?

What is the risk for the subject?

What is the definition of ethics?

The study of right and wrong

What is one of the objectives of the presentation on ethics in nursing research?

To identify subject rights

What is the nature of ethics in nursing research?

An act of moral principle

What is one of the considerations in ethics related to gathering data?

Must the researcher respect the confidence of the subjects?

What is the ultimate goal of assessing benefit and risk in research?

To identify potential risks and benefits of the study

What is the primary purpose of obtaining informed consent from research participants?

To enable participants to make an informed decision about their participation

Which of the following groups is considered particularly vulnerable in research?

Geriatric clients

What is the primary consideration in enrolling and maintaining participants in research?

Minimizing potential risks to participants

What is the primary goal of assessing the balance between benefits and risks in a research protocol?

To respect and promote a person's autonomous decision

What is the purpose of describing the subject selection process in informed consent?

To enable participants to understand the criteria for selecting participants

What is the primary purpose of ensuring confidentiality in research?

To prevent the unauthorized disclosure of participant data

What is the primary responsibility of the researcher in the research setting?

To provide adequate information to staff members involved in the study

Who may need more help in understanding information for informed consent?

Individuals with lower education and vocabulary levels

What is the purpose of offering to answer all questions in informed consent?

To enable participants to clarify any doubts or concerns

Why is clinical research on children, prisoners, and mentally deficient patients considered unethical?

Because they are not able to provide informed consent

What is the primary consideration in researching vulnerable populations?

To take special precautions to ensure the protection of vulnerable participants

What is the primary purpose of maintaining confidentiality and anonymity in a research study?

To keep data sources protected and subjects nameless

What is the researcher's responsibility regarding financial reimbursements to participants?

To reimburse participants for their time and effort, such as transportation and food

Who should provide informed consent for children, prisoners, and mentally deficient patients participating in clinical research?

A legal guardian person

What is the primary goal of informed consent in a research study?

To respect and promote a person's autonomous decision

Study Notes

Introduction to Ethics in Nursing Research

Ethics in nursing research is essential to protect the rights and welfare of individuals, groups, or communities under study.

Definition of Ethics

Ethics is the study of right and wrong, exploring what to do when values, rights, personal beliefs, or societal norms conflict.

Ethics in Nursing Research

Ethics in nursing research involves applying moral principles and professional codes of conduct to ensure the rights and welfare of research subjects.

Importance of Ethics in Nursing Research

Protect participants from harmful effects of experimental interventions.
Establish risk-benefit ratios for the study.
Ensure respect, dignity, privacy, and fair treatment for study subjects.
Obtain informed written consent from participants.

Ethical Principles in Nursing Research

Principle of beneficence: protect research subjects from harm.
Principle of respect for human dignity: respect autonomy and self-determination.
Principle of justice: ensure fair treatment for research subjects.

The Nurse Researcher as a Patient Advocate

Protect the privacy and dignity of research participants.
Refrain from conducting research that involves undue physical, psychological, or emotional risks.
Assume responsibility for study conditions.

American Nursing Association Ethical Guidelines for Research

Ensure participants' right to self-determination (voluntary consent).
Provide full descriptions of the study purpose, procedures, benefits, and risks.
Inform participants about the use of data collected.
Protect confidentiality and anonymity.
Respect participants' right to withdraw from the study without fear of recrimination.

Design and Procedure Considerations

Enroll and maintain participants ethically.
Assess benefits and risks, maximizing benefits and minimizing risks.
Ensure confidentiality and anonymity.
Consider the research setting and its impact on the study.

Provide clear information for participants to make informed decisions.
Ensure participants understand the study before it begins.
Obtain consent from competent individuals without threats or coercion.
Respect participants' autonomy and decision-making capacity.

Vulnerable Research Subjects

Certain groups, such as children, geriatric clients, mentally ill, and unconscious patients, require special precautions to ensure their protection.

Confidentiality and Anonymity

Handle information to maintain confidentiality and anonymity.
Ensure confidentiality and anonymity of data.

Clinical Research on Children, Prisoners, and Mentally Deficient Patients

These groups are vulnerable due to difficulties in obtaining voluntary consent.
If such research is necessary, informed consent from legal guardians is required.

Financial Reimbursements

Researchers are responsible for reimbursing participants for time and effort lost during the study.

This quiz covers the basics of ethics in nursing research, including historical background, definitions, importance, and guidelines. It also explores ethical implementation and clinical research on vulnerable populations.

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