Nursing Rights and Moral Distress Quiz

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What is the definition of moral distress?

Being powerless to change an unethical situation (correct)
Knowing the right thing to do but choosing not to do it
Sustaining integrity in response to moral complexity
Expressing conscientious objection to participation

What is moral resilience?

Being powerless to change an unethical situation
Expressing conscientious objection to participation
Choosing not to do the right thing
Sustaining integrity in response to moral complexity (correct)

What does conscientious objection refer to in the context of nursing practice?

Sustaining integrity in response to moral complexity
Expressing objection to situations that violate moral standards (correct)
Being powerless to change an unethical situation
Choosing not to do the right thing

In what circumstances does moral distress occur?

When providers are involuntarily complicit in an unethical act and are powerless to change the situation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of nurses' collective and individual rights according to the text?

Negotiating terms, wages, and work conditions of their employment (D) Signup and view all the answers

When is a nurse justified in refusing to practice on moral grounds?

When the practice is inappropriate for the specific patient (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the ethical issues encountered by nurses as mentioned in the text?

Patient confidentiality and social media use (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does DEI stand for in the context of the text?

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses do as part of the nursing process when faced with ethical decisions?

Identify options and weigh alternatives (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the statement 'Beginning-of-life or end-of-life issues' in the context of the text?

It signifies ethical challenges related to birth and death (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key components of Full authority for nurses to practice at the top of their license?

Continuous access to training and education (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is emphasized in the Nurses Bill of Rights regarding work environments?

Safe work environments prioritizing nurses' well-being (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the obligations that nurses are expected to fulfill according to the text?

Participating in shared decision-making on nursing practice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for ethical nursing practice according to the text?

Freedom to advocate for patients (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of Just care settings mentioned in the text?

Facilitating ethical nursing practice (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the California Board of Nursing (BRN) Title 16 Section 1443.5, a registered nurse is considered competent when:

They consistently demonstrate the ability to transfer scientific knowledge from social, biological, and physical sciences in applying the nursing process (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a common standard of nursing practice by the California Board of Nursing (BRN) to protect both patients and health care workers from disease transmission?

Universal precautions and implementation of infection control (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the California Board of Nursing (BRN) support in terms of consumers' right to health care?

The right to receive dignified and competent health care consistent with the law and prevailing standards of care (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for a registered nurse according to the California Board of Nursing (BRN) in order to initiate any additional precautions necessary to minimize the risk of contracting or spreading disease?

Knowledge of the patient's diagnosis(es) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered necessary by the California Board of Nursing (BRN) to protect both patients and health care workers from disease transmission?

Universal precautions and implementation of infection control (B) Signup and view all the answers