Challenges, 9th Edition, Beth Black
What is Ethics? - ANSWER:what is right, what is wrong and what "ought to be"
Do professional ethics come before personal ethics in the professional setting? -
ANSWER:yes
What is the purpose of ethics? - ANSWER:govern conduct, ensureprotection of an
individuals rights
What are the three levels that ethics exist? - ANSWER:individual, small group, society
as a whole
What is the code of ethics? - ANSWER:ethical obligations and duties as a nurse.
Determine ethical standard. Understanding of nursing commitment to society.
What is the ANA code of ethics for nurses? - ANSWER:promises that nurses are doing
their best to provide care for their patients and their community and are supporting
eachother in the process so that all nurses can fufill their ethical and professional
obligations.
what is the ANA code of ethics 1? - ANSWER:practice with compassion for
everyperson
What is the ANA code of ethics 2? - ANSWER:primary comittment is to the patient
What is the ANA code of ethics 3? - ANSWER:Nurse promotes , advocates for and
protects the rights, health and safety of the patient.
What is the ANA code of ethics 4? - ANSWER:Nurses have the authority ,
accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice.; takes actions consistent with
the obligation to promote health and provide optimal care.
Wha is the ANA code of ethics 5? - ANSWER:Nurse owes the same duties to self as
others
What is the ANA code of ethics 6? - ANSWER:establishes, maintains, and improves
ethical enviornment of the work setting and conditions of employment that are
conductive to safe quality care
What is the ANA code of ethics 7? - ANSWER:researchers and inquires on scholarly
information and development , continued education