Values, Ethics, and Advocacy
A nurse working on a critical care unit was informed by a client with multiple sclerosis that she did not wish to be resuscitated in the event of cardiac arrest. The client is no longer able to express her wishes, and the family has informed the physician that they want the client to be resuscitated. Aware of the client's wishes, the nurse is involved in a situation that may involve what?
Ethical distress
Which ethical principle refers to the obligation to do good?
Beneficence
Which nursing actions best describe the use of the professional value of altruism?
A nurse demonstrates an understanding of the culture of his or her patient. • A nurse becomes a mentor to a student nurse working on her floor. • A nurse respects the right of a Native American to call in a shaman for a consultation.
Which of the following words is best described by the following: the protection and support of another's rights?
Advocacy Explanation: Advocacy is the protection and support of another's rights.
Which of the following best describes feminist ethics?
An approach critiquing existing patterns of oppression and domination in society.
A client age 46 years has been diagnosed with cancer. He has met with the oncologist and is now weighing his options to undergo chemotherapy or radiation as his treatment. This patient is utilizing which ethical principle in making his decision?
Autonomy
A nursing student is studying the principle of autonomy. Which of the following examples most accurately depicts this principle?
Describing surgery to a client before the consent is signed
A nursing faculty is presenting a lecture on ethics. The correct definition of ethical distress is:
Knowing the correct action, but unable to perform due to constraints.
A nurse obtains an order for a bed alarm for a confused client. This is an example of which of the following ethical principles?
Paternalism
Which of the following nursing situations is an example of an ethical dilemma?
Performing cardiac compressions when a signed Do Not Resuscitate order (DNR) is not available
Nursing students in an ethics class have been asked to define "ethics". What would be the best definition of ethics?
The formal, systematic study of moral beliefs
