ECPI NUR 164 CHAPTER 6: VALUES, ETHICS, AND
ADVOCACY QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
-"Am I able to provide safe and efficient care to my clients?"
-"Am I willing to take this risk to help protect my fellow
nurses?"
-"Will less experienced nurses on the unit learn from my
actions?" Correct Answers A nurse who has worked on a unit
for 8 years is conflicted about asking to meet with the charge
nurse about staffing ratios. Which question(s) reflect the
professional value of altruism in this decision? Select all that
apply.
-"I can't believe the client is giving that precious baby up for
adoption."
-"The gonorrhea test was positive. That's what the client gets for
sleeping around."
-"If that was my mother, I sure wouldn't agree to a no-code."
Correct Answers A charge nurse has implemented staff
education on nursing values. The nurse would determine that
further education is required when which statement(s) are
overheard? Select all that apply.
-Describe the situation and factors associated with the ethical
problem.
-Clarify that the issue is ethical in nature.
-Identify options and explore short- and long-term
consequences.
-Make the decision.
-Determine the effectiveness of the decision and implications for
the future. Correct Answers A nurse is involved in ethical
, decision-making. Place the steps in the order that the nurse will
follow to achieve an ethical decision. Use all options.
-Notifying the client before leaving for lunch
-Offering snacks and beverages to visiting family
-Explaining all nursing procedures clearly
-Listening to the client tell stories about past experiences
Correct Answers A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client.
Which nursing actions demonstrate a caring and compassionate
attitude? Select all that apply.
-People
-Practice
-Profession
-Coworkers Correct Answers The International Council of
Nurses (ICN) Code of Ethics for Nurses (2012) has which
elements? Select all that apply.
-Protects the privacy of the client
-Maintains confidentiality
-Provides culturally competent care Correct Answers The nurse
strives to uphold human dignity when providing care to clients.
Which behaviors by the nurse would best exemplify this value?
Select all that apply.
-Provide education about treatments.
-Facilitate involvement of people essential to the decision.
-Explain laboratory and radiology findings. Correct Answers A
client has been diagnosed with a debilitating neuromuscular
disease that has left the client tired, confused, and in pain.
Which action(s) will the nurse choose to advocate for this client
in planning future care? Select all that apply.
ADVOCACY QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
-"Am I able to provide safe and efficient care to my clients?"
-"Am I willing to take this risk to help protect my fellow
nurses?"
-"Will less experienced nurses on the unit learn from my
actions?" Correct Answers A nurse who has worked on a unit
for 8 years is conflicted about asking to meet with the charge
nurse about staffing ratios. Which question(s) reflect the
professional value of altruism in this decision? Select all that
apply.
-"I can't believe the client is giving that precious baby up for
adoption."
-"The gonorrhea test was positive. That's what the client gets for
sleeping around."
-"If that was my mother, I sure wouldn't agree to a no-code."
Correct Answers A charge nurse has implemented staff
education on nursing values. The nurse would determine that
further education is required when which statement(s) are
overheard? Select all that apply.
-Describe the situation and factors associated with the ethical
problem.
-Clarify that the issue is ethical in nature.
-Identify options and explore short- and long-term
consequences.
-Make the decision.
-Determine the effectiveness of the decision and implications for
the future. Correct Answers A nurse is involved in ethical
, decision-making. Place the steps in the order that the nurse will
follow to achieve an ethical decision. Use all options.
-Notifying the client before leaving for lunch
-Offering snacks and beverages to visiting family
-Explaining all nursing procedures clearly
-Listening to the client tell stories about past experiences
Correct Answers A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client.
Which nursing actions demonstrate a caring and compassionate
attitude? Select all that apply.
-People
-Practice
-Profession
-Coworkers Correct Answers The International Council of
Nurses (ICN) Code of Ethics for Nurses (2012) has which
elements? Select all that apply.
-Protects the privacy of the client
-Maintains confidentiality
-Provides culturally competent care Correct Answers The nurse
strives to uphold human dignity when providing care to clients.
Which behaviors by the nurse would best exemplify this value?
Select all that apply.
-Provide education about treatments.
-Facilitate involvement of people essential to the decision.
-Explain laboratory and radiology findings. Correct Answers A
client has been diagnosed with a debilitating neuromuscular
disease that has left the client tired, confused, and in pain.
Which action(s) will the nurse choose to advocate for this client
in planning future care? Select all that apply.
