Module 10.2

Fidelity

keep your promises.

The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics is legally binding. T or F?

False

autonomy

you are empowered by self-determination and freedom of choice

Veracity

you are obligated to tell the truth

confidentiality

you are required by law to keep privileged info private

paternalism

you may make decisions for another only permitted by law

non-maleficence

you take actions in an effort to avoid harm

When considering the MORAL decision-making model, what step is the nurse engaging in when developing the plan of care? a. outlining b. massaging c. affirming d. looking back

c. affirming

The nurse engages in actions to promote the good of the patient. The nurse is engaging in fulfillment of which ethical principle? a. fidelity b. justice c. beneficence d. nonmaleficence

c. beneficence

The key role that a nurse leader plays in regards to ethics in the workplace is to create an ethical working environment. T or F?

True

Beneficence

you take actions in an effort to promote good.

The "nursing process" provides a model for ethical decision making? T or F?

True

justice

seek fairness, treat "equals" equally, and respect people's differences

community

the good of the many outweighs the wants or needs of individual

When the care required of a patient comes into conflict with the nurse's personal beliefs, what situation exists? a. moral distress b. moral conflict c. moral distress d. ethical dilemma

d. ethical dilemma

What is the role of the nurse manager in assuring ethical nursing practice on the unit? SATA a. expert problem solver b. primary decision maker c. identifying desired outcomes d. addressing the results of undesirable consequences e. implementing the decision with attention to cost

a. expert problem solver b. primary decision maker c. identifying desired outcomes e. implementing the decision with attention to cost

According to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, what is the nurse's primary commitment? a. assuring that all health care providers address the care of patients in an ethical manner b. formulating ethically sound decisions when addressing patient care issues c. instructing other health care providers in the process of arriving at ethically sounds health care decisions. d. the application of ethical standards to the delivery of patient care

d. the application of ethical standards to the delivery of patient care