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NR222 EDAPT Ethical Principles in Nursing
Questions and Answers Latest Update
Legal issues reference ______ that are typically _______. Ethics is _____ than
the law an refers to _____ and character. Ans: Laws
Concrete
Broader
Behavior
A nurse reports suspicious co-worker behavior to the nurse manager. What
ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating? Ans: Nonmaleficence
When attempting to resolve ethical issues, nurses should use the ________
Ans: Code of Ethics
Mr. Smith refuses to take a narcotic for pain, stating the medication makes
him too sleepy. The nurse ensures that the client has all the information
necessary to make this decision and accepts the client's choice.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario Ans: Autonomy
Nurse Johnson offers to help a coworker who is overwhelmed with a new
admission. This action ensures that the client is cared for as quickly as
possible.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario Ans: Beneficence
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Ms. Martin is at risk of falling after surgery. The nurse puts fall prevention
protocols into place to avoid injury to the client.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario Ans: Nonmaleficence
Nurse Miller provides excellent care to two clients, one of whom is very
wealthy with health insurance and the other who is experiencing
homelessness.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario Ans: Justice
Nurse Chen promises the client to return in 30 minutes to assist with
bathing and dressing. At the appointed time, the nurse returns to help the
client.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario Ans: Fidelity
Steven Wilcox, a registered nurse, is caring for a client who has been
diagnosed with terminal cancer. Both the client and their family are from a
culture that considers talking openly about death and dying to be
unacceptable. The family has requested the client not be told about the
diagnosis as they believe this will bring about death sooner and doing so is
disrespectful. Steven believes that lying is a violation of the client's
autonomy and a betrayal of trust.
What ethical principle is Steven attempting to uphold in this situation? Ans:
Veracity
A nurse is experiencing an ethical dilemma with a client. Which information
indicates the nurse has a correct understanding of the primary cause of
ethical dilemmas? Ans: Presence of Conflicting values
The nurse is caring for a client supported on a ventilator who has been
unresponsive since arrival via ambulance a week ago. The client has not
been identified and no family members have been found. The nurse is
concerned about the plan of care regarding maintenance or withdrawal of
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NR222 EDAPT Ethical Principles in Nursing
Questions and Answers Latest Update
Legal issues reference ______ that are typically _______. Ethics is _____ than
the law an refers to _____ and character. Ans: Laws
Concrete
Broader
Behavior
A nurse reports suspicious co-worker behavior to the nurse manager. What
ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating? Ans: Nonmaleficence
When attempting to resolve ethical issues, nurses should use the ________
Ans: Code of Ethics
Mr. Smith refuses to take a narcotic for pain, stating the medication makes
him too sleepy. The nurse ensures that the client has all the information
necessary to make this decision and accepts the client's choice.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario Ans: Autonomy
Nurse Johnson offers to help a coworker who is overwhelmed with a new
admission. This action ensures that the client is cared for as quickly as
possible.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario Ans: Beneficence
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Ms. Martin is at risk of falling after surgery. The nurse puts fall prevention
protocols into place to avoid injury to the client.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario Ans: Nonmaleficence
Nurse Miller provides excellent care to two clients, one of whom is very
wealthy with health insurance and the other who is experiencing
homelessness.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario Ans: Justice
Nurse Chen promises the client to return in 30 minutes to assist with
bathing and dressing. At the appointed time, the nurse returns to help the
client.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario Ans: Fidelity
Steven Wilcox, a registered nurse, is caring for a client who has been
diagnosed with terminal cancer. Both the client and their family are from a
culture that considers talking openly about death and dying to be
unacceptable. The family has requested the client not be told about the
diagnosis as they believe this will bring about death sooner and doing so is
disrespectful. Steven believes that lying is a violation of the client's
autonomy and a betrayal of trust.
What ethical principle is Steven attempting to uphold in this situation? Ans:
Veracity
A nurse is experiencing an ethical dilemma with a client. Which information
indicates the nurse has a correct understanding of the primary cause of
ethical dilemmas? Ans: Presence of Conflicting values
The nurse is caring for a client supported on a ventilator who has been
unresponsive since arrival via ambulance a week ago. The client has not
been identified and no family members have been found. The nurse is
concerned about the plan of care regarding maintenance or withdrawal of
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