NCM 119 JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ethics - ANSWER-Defined as a system of moral principles. They affect how people
make decision and lead their lives.
Is concerned with what is good for individuals and society and is also described as
moral philosophy.
Is derived from the Greek word "ethos" which can mean custom, habit, character or
disposition
health - ANSWER-Nursing is concerned with?
cure - ANSWER-medicine focuses on?
autonomy - ANSWER-self-determination/freedom of choice.
non maleficence - ANSWER-- this principle imposes duty to avoid harming the
patient based on the Hippocratic Oath of "do not harm."
beneficence - ANSWER-the actions one takes should be done in an effort to
promote good.
justice - ANSWER-- seeks fairness
Treats "equals" equally.
Treats "unequal" according to their differences
veracity - ANSWER-the obligation to tell the truth.
confidentiality - ANSWER-keep privileged information private.
fidelity - ANSWER-the need to keep promises.
ethical dilemma - ANSWER-defined as making a choice between two or more
equally undesirable alternatives.
1. Knowledge and understanding of patient's rights.
2. Upholding these rights. - ANSWER-what is the nurse's role?
1. Right to Health and Health Care
Four Elements
➢ Right to equal access to healthcare
➢ Right to quality care
, ➢ Right to access appropriate care
➢ Right to safe care
2. Right to Informed Consent
3. Right to Confidentiality
4. Right to be treated with Dignity
5. Right to be treated with Respect
6. Right to Cultural Liberty - ANSWER-Broad Categories of Patient's Rights:
Revised ICN Code of Ethics for nurses - ANSWER-reflects lessons learned from the
COVID-19 Pandemic.
The ICN Code of Ethics 2021 - ANSWER-Highlights the changes we in nurses'
working environments, the challengers faced and the ethical dilemmas which
COVID-19 has brought to the forefront.
nurses and patients or other people requiring care or services.
nurses and practice
nurses and the profession
nurses and global health. - ANSWER-Four principal elements that provide a
framework for ethical conduct:
nurses and people - ANSWER-The nurse's primary professional responsibility is to
people requiring nursing care.
In providing care, the nurse promotes an environment in which the human rights,
values, customs, and spiritual beliefs of the individual, family and community are
respected.
The nurse ensure that the individual receives sufficient information on which to be
base consent for care and related treatment.
The nurse holds in confidence personal information and uses judgement in sharing
this information.
The nurse also shares responsibility to sustain and protect the natural environment
from depletion, pollution, degradation, and destruction.
Nurses and Practice - ANSWER-The nurse carries personal responsibility and
accountability for nursing practice, and for maintaining competence by continual
learning.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ethics - ANSWER-Defined as a system of moral principles. They affect how people
make decision and lead their lives.
Is concerned with what is good for individuals and society and is also described as
moral philosophy.
Is derived from the Greek word "ethos" which can mean custom, habit, character or
disposition
health - ANSWER-Nursing is concerned with?
cure - ANSWER-medicine focuses on?
autonomy - ANSWER-self-determination/freedom of choice.
non maleficence - ANSWER-- this principle imposes duty to avoid harming the
patient based on the Hippocratic Oath of "do not harm."
beneficence - ANSWER-the actions one takes should be done in an effort to
promote good.
justice - ANSWER-- seeks fairness
Treats "equals" equally.
Treats "unequal" according to their differences
veracity - ANSWER-the obligation to tell the truth.
confidentiality - ANSWER-keep privileged information private.
fidelity - ANSWER-the need to keep promises.
ethical dilemma - ANSWER-defined as making a choice between two or more
equally undesirable alternatives.
1. Knowledge and understanding of patient's rights.
2. Upholding these rights. - ANSWER-what is the nurse's role?
1. Right to Health and Health Care
Four Elements
➢ Right to equal access to healthcare
➢ Right to quality care
, ➢ Right to access appropriate care
➢ Right to safe care
2. Right to Informed Consent
3. Right to Confidentiality
4. Right to be treated with Dignity
5. Right to be treated with Respect
6. Right to Cultural Liberty - ANSWER-Broad Categories of Patient's Rights:
Revised ICN Code of Ethics for nurses - ANSWER-reflects lessons learned from the
COVID-19 Pandemic.
The ICN Code of Ethics 2021 - ANSWER-Highlights the changes we in nurses'
working environments, the challengers faced and the ethical dilemmas which
COVID-19 has brought to the forefront.
nurses and patients or other people requiring care or services.
nurses and practice
nurses and the profession
nurses and global health. - ANSWER-Four principal elements that provide a
framework for ethical conduct:
nurses and people - ANSWER-The nurse's primary professional responsibility is to
people requiring nursing care.
In providing care, the nurse promotes an environment in which the human rights,
values, customs, and spiritual beliefs of the individual, family and community are
respected.
The nurse ensure that the individual receives sufficient information on which to be
base consent for care and related treatment.
The nurse holds in confidence personal information and uses judgement in sharing
this information.
The nurse also shares responsibility to sustain and protect the natural environment
from depletion, pollution, degradation, and destruction.
Nurses and Practice - ANSWER-The nurse carries personal responsibility and
accountability for nursing practice, and for maintaining competence by continual
learning.
