NSG 211 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
ANA 4 main goals - to promote health
- to prevent illness
- to treat human responses to health or illness
- to advocate for individuals, families, communities, and populations
ethics The study of conducts and character
morals values and beliefs that guide human behavior and decision making
core nursing values - respect
-unity
- diversity
- integrity
- excellence
autonomy agreement to respect another's right to self-determine a course of action; support
of independent decision making
beneficence compassion; taking positive action to help others; desire to do good; core
principle of our patient advocacy
fidelity loyalty, fairness, truthfulness, advocacy, and dedication to our patients. it involves
an agreement to keep our promises. refers to the concept of keeping a
commitment and is based upon the virtue of caring.
veracity conformity to facts; accuracy; truth telling
justice an equal and fair distribution of resources, based on analysis of benefits and
burdens of decision. This implies that all citizens have an equal right to the goods
distributed, regardless of what they have contributed or who they are.
, non-maleficience avoidance of harm/ hurt. core of medical oath and nursing ethics.
D. nonmalefcence A nurse is providing care for a surgeon on a medical-surgical unit. A nurse from
another unit asks the nurse about the surgeon's medical diagnosis. The nurse
responds that he is unable to provide the information requested. The nurse is
displaying which of the following ethical principles?
A. Utility
B. Paternalism
C. Justice
D. Nonmalefcence
B. Autonomy A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a terminal illness and is
ventilator-dependent. The client is alert and oriented and he wants to
discontinue use of the ventilator. The nurse should be aware that continued
treatment against the client's wishes is a violation of which of the following
ethical principles?
A. Veracity
B. Autonomy
C. Fidelity
D. Justice
ethical dilemmas problems that involve more than one choice. Stems from different values and
beliefs. Answer will have profound effects on the situation.
How to process an ethical dilemma 1.
Determine whether or not a dilemma exists
2.
Gather all relevant information
3.
Refect on your values on the issues
4.
Verbalize problem
5.
List and consider all possible courses of action -
including referral to ethics committee
6.
Select option that is in concert with the ethical principle
that applies to the situation, the decision maker's values
and beliefs, and the profession's values for client care.
Be able to justify in light of variables.
7.
Evaluate the outcome.
ANA Code of ethics Ethical principles agreed upon by all members of the nursing profession. Sets
standards of conduct and behaviors for nursing.
- Primary commitment is to patient (individual, family, or community)
- Demonstrates compassion and respect the inherent dignity, worth, and unique
- promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the
patient.
- has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; makes
decisions; and takes action consisted with the obligation to promote health and
provide optimal care.
Answers
ANA 4 main goals - to promote health
- to prevent illness
- to treat human responses to health or illness
- to advocate for individuals, families, communities, and populations
ethics The study of conducts and character
morals values and beliefs that guide human behavior and decision making
core nursing values - respect
-unity
- diversity
- integrity
- excellence
autonomy agreement to respect another's right to self-determine a course of action; support
of independent decision making
beneficence compassion; taking positive action to help others; desire to do good; core
principle of our patient advocacy
fidelity loyalty, fairness, truthfulness, advocacy, and dedication to our patients. it involves
an agreement to keep our promises. refers to the concept of keeping a
commitment and is based upon the virtue of caring.
veracity conformity to facts; accuracy; truth telling
justice an equal and fair distribution of resources, based on analysis of benefits and
burdens of decision. This implies that all citizens have an equal right to the goods
distributed, regardless of what they have contributed or who they are.
, non-maleficience avoidance of harm/ hurt. core of medical oath and nursing ethics.
D. nonmalefcence A nurse is providing care for a surgeon on a medical-surgical unit. A nurse from
another unit asks the nurse about the surgeon's medical diagnosis. The nurse
responds that he is unable to provide the information requested. The nurse is
displaying which of the following ethical principles?
A. Utility
B. Paternalism
C. Justice
D. Nonmalefcence
B. Autonomy A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a terminal illness and is
ventilator-dependent. The client is alert and oriented and he wants to
discontinue use of the ventilator. The nurse should be aware that continued
treatment against the client's wishes is a violation of which of the following
ethical principles?
A. Veracity
B. Autonomy
C. Fidelity
D. Justice
ethical dilemmas problems that involve more than one choice. Stems from different values and
beliefs. Answer will have profound effects on the situation.
How to process an ethical dilemma 1.
Determine whether or not a dilemma exists
2.
Gather all relevant information
3.
Refect on your values on the issues
4.
Verbalize problem
5.
List and consider all possible courses of action -
including referral to ethics committee
6.
Select option that is in concert with the ethical principle
that applies to the situation, the decision maker's values
and beliefs, and the profession's values for client care.
Be able to justify in light of variables.
7.
Evaluate the outcome.
ANA Code of ethics Ethical principles agreed upon by all members of the nursing profession. Sets
standards of conduct and behaviors for nursing.
- Primary commitment is to patient (individual, family, or community)
- Demonstrates compassion and respect the inherent dignity, worth, and unique
- promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of the
patient.
- has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; makes
decisions; and takes action consisted with the obligation to promote health and
provide optimal care.
