Ethics NCLEX Questions (with complete solution)

(Without understanding one's own beliefs and values, a bias or preconceived belief by the nurse could create an unexpected conflict or an area of neglect in the plan of care for a client (who might be expecting something totally different from the care). During assessment values, beliefs, practices should be identified by the nurse and used as a guide to identify the choices by the nurse to meet specific needs/outcomes of that client. Therefore identification of values, beliefs, and practices allows for planning meaningful and beneficial care specific for this client.) - Which statement would best explain the role of the nurse when planning care for a culturally diverse population? The nurse will plan care to: A Include care that is culturally congruent with the staff from predetermined criteria B Focus only on the needs of the client, ignoring the nurse's beliefs and practices C Blend the values of the nurse that are for the good of the client and minimize the client's individual values and beliefs during care D Provide care while aware of one's own bias, focusing on the client's individual needs rather than the staff's practices A (This set of ethical principles provides the professional guidelines established by the ANA to maintain the highest standards for ideal conduct in practice. As a profession, the ANA wanted to establish rules and then incorporate guidelines for accountability and responsibility of each nurse within the practice setting.) - Ethical principles for professional nursing practice in a clinical setting are guided by the principles of conduct that are written as the: A American Nurses Association's (ANA's) Code of Ethics