Responsibility of Nurses Exam
Questions and Answers
God-fearing - answer-Nurses, whatever their religion, must be ___
God-fearing - answer-a commitment to God and people
Spiritual Care - answer-Must emphasize the importance of providing ______ as a
vital aspect of nursing care. They must uphold the sanctity of human life.v
Golden Rule - answer-"Do unto others what you would like others do unto you"
Moral Principles - answer-Kindness and respect; That the action must be morally
good
Moral Principles - answer-That the good effect must be filled, and the bad effect
merely allowed
Initial Action - answer-That the good effect must not come from an evil action but
from ___ itself directly.
Moral Principles - answer-That the good effect must be greater than the bad effect,
example
Principle of Totality - answer-The whole is greater than any of its parts.
Example : amputation
Epikia - answer-"exception to the general rule."
Agent - answer-One who acts through an ___ is himself responsible
Example: a patient wants to have an abortion and asks the nurse if she can do it.
The nurse refuses, but then recommends a Dr. who is capable of performing the
abortion
Euthanasia - answer-The end does not justify the means
The greatest good for the greatest number or Utilitarian Principle - answer-Example:
mass immunization
Moral Principles - answer-No one is obliged to betray himself or herself
Moral Principles - answer-In testifying before the court, no one can force any person
to answer a question if such will incriminate him or her