C HAPTER 22: E THICS AND V ALUES
Potter: Fundamentals of Nursing, 11th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nurse must make an ethical decision concerning vulnerable patient
populations. Which philosophy of health care ethics would be particularl y
useful for this nurse?
a. Teleology
b. Deontology
c. Utilitarianism
d. Feminist ethics
ANS: D
Feminist ethics particularl y focuses on the nature of relationships,
especiall y those where there is a power imbalance or a point o f view
that is ignored or invisible. Deontology refers to making decisions or
“right-making characteristics, ” bioethics focuses on consensus
building, while utilitarianism and teleology speak to the greatest good
for the greatest number.
DIF: Understand ( comprehension) OBJ: Explain the principles
and approaches commonl y used in health care ethics discussions.
TOP: Caring MSC: Management of Care
2. A nurse agrees with regulations for mandatory immunizations of children.
, The nurse believes that immunization s prevent diseases as well as prevent
spread of the disease to others. Which ethical framework is the nurse
using?
a. Deontology
b. Ethics of care
c. Utilitarianism
d. Feminist ethics
ANS: C
Utilitarianism is a system of ethics that believes that value is
determined by usefulness. This system of ethics focuses on the
outcome of the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
Deontology would not look to consequences of actions but on the
“right-making characteristic ” such as fidelit y and justice. The ethics of
care emphasizes the role of feelings. Relationships, which are an
important component of feminist ethics, are not addressed in this case.
DIF: Anal yze (anal ysis) OBJ: Explain the principles and
approaches commonly used in health care ethics discussions.
TOP: Implementation MSC: Management of Care
3. The nurse has become aware of missing narcotics in the patient care area.
Which ethical principle obligates the nurse to report the missing
medications?
a. Advocacy
b. Responsibilit y
c. Confidentialit y
d. Accountabilit y
Potter: Fundamentals of Nursing, 11th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nurse must make an ethical decision concerning vulnerable patient
populations. Which philosophy of health care ethics would be particularl y
useful for this nurse?
a. Teleology
b. Deontology
c. Utilitarianism
d. Feminist ethics
ANS: D
Feminist ethics particularl y focuses on the nature of relationships,
especiall y those where there is a power imbalance or a point o f view
that is ignored or invisible. Deontology refers to making decisions or
“right-making characteristics, ” bioethics focuses on consensus
building, while utilitarianism and teleology speak to the greatest good
for the greatest number.
DIF: Understand ( comprehension) OBJ: Explain the principles
and approaches commonl y used in health care ethics discussions.
TOP: Caring MSC: Management of Care
2. A nurse agrees with regulations for mandatory immunizations of children.
, The nurse believes that immunization s prevent diseases as well as prevent
spread of the disease to others. Which ethical framework is the nurse
using?
a. Deontology
b. Ethics of care
c. Utilitarianism
d. Feminist ethics
ANS: C
Utilitarianism is a system of ethics that believes that value is
determined by usefulness. This system of ethics focuses on the
outcome of the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
Deontology would not look to consequences of actions but on the
“right-making characteristic ” such as fidelit y and justice. The ethics of
care emphasizes the role of feelings. Relationships, which are an
important component of feminist ethics, are not addressed in this case.
DIF: Anal yze (anal ysis) OBJ: Explain the principles and
approaches commonly used in health care ethics discussions.
TOP: Implementation MSC: Management of Care
3. The nurse has become aware of missing narcotics in the patient care area.
Which ethical principle obligates the nurse to report the missing
medications?
a. Advocacy
b. Responsibilit y
c. Confidentialit y
d. Accountabilit y
