EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Ethics - ANSWER-A practical science dealing with the morality of the human acts or
conduct.
Ethics - ANSWER-It guides the intellect in the acquisition and application of moral
principles
Ethics - ANSWER-It shows the way to a right moral decision.
Ethics - ANSWER-It determines which values are truly human, that is, which actions
or things help us fulfil truly human needs whether innate or created, and helps us
decide what to do when values seem to be in conflict.
Ethics - ANSWER-It is concerned with the nature of human acts and their relation to
morality.
Nursing law - ANSWER-It is legislated by Congress and approved by the President
with the same purpose as any other nursing legislation - to satisfy human needs and
to regulate and provide for the minimum care to be observed in the practice of the
nursing profession.
Nursing ethics - ANSWER-It covers not only the general duty of nurses to provide
care, but also the noble responsibility to inform and educate patients of their health
needs.
Nursing ethics - ANSWER-It includes the entire gamut of moral and ethical
standards to be observed by nurses not only as members of the nursing profession,
but more importantly, as members of society.
Nursing Professional Ethics - ANSWER-It is the division of ethics which deals with
the moral and ethical behaviour of nurses in the practice of the nursing profession.
Nursing Professional Ethics - ANSWER-It is concerned with the ethical norms,
standards and principles, and good moral conduct of nurses as they relate to their
fellow nurses, their profession, other health care professionals, their clients, and the
general public.
Nursing Professional Ethics - ANSWER-It is concerned with the set of documents
pertaining to ethical codes and rules, moral values and principles, policy protocols,
and competency standards applicable to nurses in the practice of their profession.
Nursing Jurisprudence - ANSWER-A branch of law which deals with the study of
nursing laws, lawsuits, liabilities, legal principles, rules and regulations, case laws
and doctrines affecting the nursing practice.
, Nursing Jurisprudence - ANSWER-It includes legal principles, doctrines, and judicial
precedents arising from actual cases or controversies in nursing negligence,
contracts or will.
2 most important standards of ethical conduct - ANSWER-1. Code of Ethics for
Registered Nurses (2004)
2. International Council of Nurses (ICN) Code of Ethics (2006)
The Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses - ANSWER-It is promulgated by the PRC-
Board of Nursing on July 14, 2004; Board Resolution No. 220, s.2004
New Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses - ANSWER-It promotes and upholds the
universal principle as enunciated by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that
"health is the fundamental right of every individual."
7 articles of The new Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses - ANSWER-1. Article I -
Preamble
2. Article II - Registered Nurses and People
3. Article III - Registered Nurses and Practice
4. Article IV - Registered Nurses and Coworkers
5. Article V - Registered Nurses, Society, and Environment
6. Article VI - Registered Nurses and the Profession
7. Article VII - Administrative Penalties, Repealing Clause, & Effectivity
Article II - Registered Nurses and People - ANSWER-Registered nurses are required
to:
a. Respect the values, customs and spiritual beliefs
b. Respect individual freedom
c. Hold in strict confidence personal information
Article III - Registered Nurses and Practice - ANSWER-Registered nurses must
adhere to the following principles and goals:
a. The inviolability of human life
b. The goal of quality and excellent patient care.
c. The accountability for accurate documentation of actions and outcomes.
d. The advocates of patients by respecting the Patient's Bill of Rights
e. Awareness of the professional, ethical, moral and legal dimensions
f. The goal of striving to perform their work in the best interest of all concerned.
Article IV - Registered Nurses and Coworkers - ANSWER-Registered nurses are
required to:
a. Be in solidarity with other members of the health team
b. Maintain collegial and collaborative working relationships with colleagues
Article V - Registered Nurses, Society, and Environment - ANSWER-Registered
nurses are committed to:
a. The preservation of life, respect for human rights, and promotion of a healthy
environment
b. The establishment of linkages with the public in promoting local, national, and
international efforts