NR 222 Week 3. Ethics UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What are some of nursing's core professional values? a. Confidentiality
b. Responsibility
Accountability
. Advocacy
Which organization is responsible for nursing's code of American Nurses Association
ethics?
Advocacy The act or process of supporting a cause or proposal. Nurses instinctively
advocate for their patients, in their workplaces, and in their communities" (AACN,
2021, p. 55).
Responsibility An obligation to perform required professional activities at a level commensurate
with one's education and in compliance with applicable laws and standards; the
opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without
authorizations; refers to the blameworthiness or praiseworthiness that one bears
for one's conduct or the performance of duties. It is often expressed as liability for
one's actions and may be apportioned in degree based on circumstances"
Accountability "To be answerable to oneself and others for one's own choices, decisions, and
actions as measured against a standard such as that established by the Code of
Ethics for Nurses With Interpretative Statements"
Confidentiality "The nondisclosure of patient secrets or information without patient authorization"
Responsibility The nurse agrees to provide the client with pain medication in 15 minutes. The
nurse returns to the client's room at the designated time with the medication.
CORRECT Answers
What are some of nursing's core professional values? a. Confidentiality
b. Responsibility
Accountability
. Advocacy
Which organization is responsible for nursing's code of American Nurses Association
ethics?
Advocacy The act or process of supporting a cause or proposal. Nurses instinctively
advocate for their patients, in their workplaces, and in their communities" (AACN,
2021, p. 55).
Responsibility An obligation to perform required professional activities at a level commensurate
with one's education and in compliance with applicable laws and standards; the
opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without
authorizations; refers to the blameworthiness or praiseworthiness that one bears
for one's conduct or the performance of duties. It is often expressed as liability for
one's actions and may be apportioned in degree based on circumstances"
Accountability "To be answerable to oneself and others for one's own choices, decisions, and
actions as measured against a standard such as that established by the Code of
Ethics for Nurses With Interpretative Statements"
Confidentiality "The nondisclosure of patient secrets or information without patient authorization"
Responsibility The nurse agrees to provide the client with pain medication in 15 minutes. The
nurse returns to the client's room at the designated time with the medication.
