ETHICS AND ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY
NURSING 3RD CANADIAN EDITION 2026 KEY
ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND CASE REVIEW A+
◉ Axiology. Answer: branch of philosophy that studies values
(meaning "worth" or "worthy" in Greek) and includes study of ethics
◉ Moral Thought. Answer: individuals' cognitive examination of
right and wrong, good and bad
◉ Moral Values. Answer: preferences or dispositions that reflect
right or wrong, should or should not, in human behaviour
◉ Moral Autonomy. Answer: the process of moving away from
simply adopting the values and beliefs of others who influence us, to
a state of taking responsibility for our values and beliefs, embracing
them as our own and demonstrating them through our actions
◉ Values Clarification. Answer: refers to the process of becoming
more conscious of and naming what one values or considers worthy
, ◉ Integrity. Answer: refers to adherence to moral norms that is
sustained over time. Implicit in _____ is trustworthiness and
consistency in convictions, actions and emotions
◉ Moral Integrity. Answer: a focal virtue the relates to soundness,
reliability, wholeness, an integration of character, and fidelity in
adherence to moral norms sustained over time
◉ Authenticity. Answer: the quality of being genuine and consistent
over time
◉ Self Awareness. Answer: conscious awareness of one's thoughts
feelings, physical and emotional responses, and insights in various
situations
◉ Values Conflict. Answer: internal or interpersonal conflict that
occurs in circumstances where personal values are at odds with
those of patients, colleagues, or the institution.
◉ Overt Values. Answer: values of individuals, groups, institutions,
and organized systems that are explicitly communicated through
philosophy and policy statements
NURSING 3RD CANADIAN EDITION 2026 KEY
ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND CASE REVIEW A+
◉ Axiology. Answer: branch of philosophy that studies values
(meaning "worth" or "worthy" in Greek) and includes study of ethics
◉ Moral Thought. Answer: individuals' cognitive examination of
right and wrong, good and bad
◉ Moral Values. Answer: preferences or dispositions that reflect
right or wrong, should or should not, in human behaviour
◉ Moral Autonomy. Answer: the process of moving away from
simply adopting the values and beliefs of others who influence us, to
a state of taking responsibility for our values and beliefs, embracing
them as our own and demonstrating them through our actions
◉ Values Clarification. Answer: refers to the process of becoming
more conscious of and naming what one values or considers worthy
, ◉ Integrity. Answer: refers to adherence to moral norms that is
sustained over time. Implicit in _____ is trustworthiness and
consistency in convictions, actions and emotions
◉ Moral Integrity. Answer: a focal virtue the relates to soundness,
reliability, wholeness, an integration of character, and fidelity in
adherence to moral norms sustained over time
◉ Authenticity. Answer: the quality of being genuine and consistent
over time
◉ Self Awareness. Answer: conscious awareness of one's thoughts
feelings, physical and emotional responses, and insights in various
situations
◉ Values Conflict. Answer: internal or interpersonal conflict that
occurs in circumstances where personal values are at odds with
those of patients, colleagues, or the institution.
◉ Overt Values. Answer: values of individuals, groups, institutions,
and organized systems that are explicitly communicated through
philosophy and policy statements
