PRO GROWTH MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When an ethical issue arises, one of the most important nursing responsibilities in managing client-care
situations is what? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The nurse should be aware of both her or his personal and
professional values and how they influence ethical decision making.
Authority - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce
obedience.
PHIPA - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅PHIPA permits the sharing of personal health information among health
care team members to facilitate efficient and effective care.
1. Implied Consent
2. Expressed Consent
3. Substitute-decision maker
Informed Consent - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Occurs when the client has:
1. Received all the info
2. Has the capacity to make the decision
3. Is free from coercion
Implied consent - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Type of consent in which a patient who is unable to give
consent is given treatment under the legal assumption that he or she would want treatment.
(EMERGENCY)
Express consent - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅an oral or written agreement
Substitute Decision Maker - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅a person who is authorized under privacy legislation
to consent on behalf of an incapable individual to the collection, use or disclosure of personal health
information about the incapable individual
Malpractice - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards
, Nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Do no harm
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Doing good or causing good to be done; kindly action
Autonomy (independence) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Autonomy is the client's (or surrogate's) right to
make his or her own decision.
Code of Ethics for Nurses - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Statements of the professionals' values and beliefs,
which are based on ethical principles
Veracity - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Truthfulness, honesty
Fidelity - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Faithfulness
Advocacy in Nursing Practice - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-Recognizing the right and values of the clients
and families takes precedence
-Being aware that conflict may arise
-Using excellent communication and assertive techniques
P.A.C.U.P - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Public Administration: Health insurance to all insured at non-profit
Accessibility: All insured have reasonable access to health care facilities
Comprehensiveness: All necessary health services must be insured
Universality: All are EQUAL! Same level of care
Portability: Insured during a move to different province/territory by previous prov/terr
Code of Conduct - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Respect the dignity of patients and treat them as individuals
2. Work together to promote patient well-being
3. Maintain patients' trust by providing safe and competent care
When an ethical issue arises, one of the most important nursing responsibilities in managing client-care
situations is what? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The nurse should be aware of both her or his personal and
professional values and how they influence ethical decision making.
Authority - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce
obedience.
PHIPA - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅PHIPA permits the sharing of personal health information among health
care team members to facilitate efficient and effective care.
1. Implied Consent
2. Expressed Consent
3. Substitute-decision maker
Informed Consent - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Occurs when the client has:
1. Received all the info
2. Has the capacity to make the decision
3. Is free from coercion
Implied consent - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Type of consent in which a patient who is unable to give
consent is given treatment under the legal assumption that he or she would want treatment.
(EMERGENCY)
Express consent - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅an oral or written agreement
Substitute Decision Maker - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅a person who is authorized under privacy legislation
to consent on behalf of an incapable individual to the collection, use or disclosure of personal health
information about the incapable individual
Malpractice - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards
, Nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Do no harm
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Doing good or causing good to be done; kindly action
Autonomy (independence) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Autonomy is the client's (or surrogate's) right to
make his or her own decision.
Code of Ethics for Nurses - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Statements of the professionals' values and beliefs,
which are based on ethical principles
Veracity - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Truthfulness, honesty
Fidelity - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Faithfulness
Advocacy in Nursing Practice - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅-Recognizing the right and values of the clients
and families takes precedence
-Being aware that conflict may arise
-Using excellent communication and assertive techniques
P.A.C.U.P - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Public Administration: Health insurance to all insured at non-profit
Accessibility: All insured have reasonable access to health care facilities
Comprehensiveness: All necessary health services must be insured
Universality: All are EQUAL! Same level of care
Portability: Insured during a move to different province/territory by previous prov/terr
Code of Conduct - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Respect the dignity of patients and treat them as individuals
2. Work together to promote patient well-being
3. Maintain patients' trust by providing safe and competent care
