Leadership Roles and Management functions in Nursing theory and ap
cation 10th edition Chapter 4
1. A. "I've got to look at this situation on the basis of its unique characteristics,not by
comparing it to other situations."
Feedback: Intuitionist states that each case weighed on a case-by-case basisto
determine
relative goals, duties, and rights. Consequently, there is a focus on the specific
characteristics of a situation, not its commonalities with other situations.
Thinking of as
many options as possible is a good practice for ethical decision making, butit is not
specifically aligned with an intuitionist framework. Similarly, considering theeffects
on the
organization is not a particular characteristic of this framework. Intuition doesnot
entail
choosing the option that first comes to mind, without any further analysis or
consideration: Which statement by a nurse most clearly demonstrates an intuition- ist
framework for ethical decision making, duty based?
A. "I've got to look at this situation on the basis of its unique characteristics, not by
comparing it to other situations."
B. "I'm trying to think of as many different options as I can rather than focusing onthose
that look most attractive."
C. "I'll make the best decision if I choose the option that comes to mind first ratherthan
overanalyzing the situation."
D. "It's important that I consider the effect of my decision on the organization, notjust
the people who are directly involved."
2. C. What our conduct and actions should be regarding what is right and good
Feedback: Ethics is the systematic study of what a person's conduct and actions
should be
with regard to self, other human beings, and the environment; it is the justifi-cation of
what is
right or good and the study of what a person's life and relationships shouldbe, not
necessarily what they are. It is not the study of what people actually do in theirdaily
lives or
how they live but rather what they should do. Ethics is related to legality and
morality, but it
is not synonymous with these concepts.: Which statement best describesethics?
A. The conflict, power, and interdependency associated with the way we live
B. How out lives and relationships are lead in day-to-day circumstances
, Leadership Roles and Management functions in Nursing theory and ap
cation 10th edition Chapter 4
C. What our conduct and actions should be regarding what is right and good
D. How people make decisions that they see as legally and morally appropriate
3. C. The situation involves two or more undesirable alternatives. Feedback: Ethical
dilemmas involve being forced to choose between two ormore
undesirable alternatives. Ethical dilemmas are often not amenable to beingsolved
with
empirical data; they involve values and beliefs, not only facts. Most ethical
dilemmas do not
involve a breach of the law; legal issues often have a more clear and unam-biguous
response.
Even though ethical dilemmas are difficult to manage, this does not mean thatthere is
no
possibility of a realistic solution.: A nurse is facing an ethical dilemma about whether to
report a colleague's offensive comment, an action which is likely to jeopardize their
relationship. What is a characteristic of this nurse's ethical dilemma?
A. The dilemma can be solved by applying empirical data.
B. The dilemma has no realistic solution.
C. The situation involves two or more undesirable alternatives.
D. The situation involves a breach of the law.
4. D. Ensuring that time and resources are distributed equitably to clients Feedback:
The principle of justice states that equals should be treated equallyand that
unequals should be treated according to their differences; this is the principleof equity.
Justice is frequently applied when there are scarcities or competition for
resources or
benefits. Meeting requirements for licensure is a legal issue, not a principle ofethics.
The
principle of utility involves prioritizing actions that will benefit the largest
number of
clients. Respecting clients' rights to make decisions demonstrates autono- my.: The A
nurse is applying the ethical principle of justice when providing care forclients. What
action best exemplifies this principle?
A. Prioritizing actions that will benefit the largest number of clients
B. Meeting continuing education requirements for license renewal
C. Respecting clients' rights to make decisions about their care
D. Ensuring that time and resources are distributed equitably to clients
cation 10th edition Chapter 4
1. A. "I've got to look at this situation on the basis of its unique characteristics,not by
comparing it to other situations."
Feedback: Intuitionist states that each case weighed on a case-by-case basisto
determine
relative goals, duties, and rights. Consequently, there is a focus on the specific
characteristics of a situation, not its commonalities with other situations.
Thinking of as
many options as possible is a good practice for ethical decision making, butit is not
specifically aligned with an intuitionist framework. Similarly, considering theeffects
on the
organization is not a particular characteristic of this framework. Intuition doesnot
entail
choosing the option that first comes to mind, without any further analysis or
consideration: Which statement by a nurse most clearly demonstrates an intuition- ist
framework for ethical decision making, duty based?
A. "I've got to look at this situation on the basis of its unique characteristics, not by
comparing it to other situations."
B. "I'm trying to think of as many different options as I can rather than focusing onthose
that look most attractive."
C. "I'll make the best decision if I choose the option that comes to mind first ratherthan
overanalyzing the situation."
D. "It's important that I consider the effect of my decision on the organization, notjust
the people who are directly involved."
2. C. What our conduct and actions should be regarding what is right and good
Feedback: Ethics is the systematic study of what a person's conduct and actions
should be
with regard to self, other human beings, and the environment; it is the justifi-cation of
what is
right or good and the study of what a person's life and relationships shouldbe, not
necessarily what they are. It is not the study of what people actually do in theirdaily
lives or
how they live but rather what they should do. Ethics is related to legality and
morality, but it
is not synonymous with these concepts.: Which statement best describesethics?
A. The conflict, power, and interdependency associated with the way we live
B. How out lives and relationships are lead in day-to-day circumstances
, Leadership Roles and Management functions in Nursing theory and ap
cation 10th edition Chapter 4
C. What our conduct and actions should be regarding what is right and good
D. How people make decisions that they see as legally and morally appropriate
3. C. The situation involves two or more undesirable alternatives. Feedback: Ethical
dilemmas involve being forced to choose between two ormore
undesirable alternatives. Ethical dilemmas are often not amenable to beingsolved
with
empirical data; they involve values and beliefs, not only facts. Most ethical
dilemmas do not
involve a breach of the law; legal issues often have a more clear and unam-biguous
response.
Even though ethical dilemmas are difficult to manage, this does not mean thatthere is
no
possibility of a realistic solution.: A nurse is facing an ethical dilemma about whether to
report a colleague's offensive comment, an action which is likely to jeopardize their
relationship. What is a characteristic of this nurse's ethical dilemma?
A. The dilemma can be solved by applying empirical data.
B. The dilemma has no realistic solution.
C. The situation involves two or more undesirable alternatives.
D. The situation involves a breach of the law.
4. D. Ensuring that time and resources are distributed equitably to clients Feedback:
The principle of justice states that equals should be treated equallyand that
unequals should be treated according to their differences; this is the principleof equity.
Justice is frequently applied when there are scarcities or competition for
resources or
benefits. Meeting requirements for licensure is a legal issue, not a principle ofethics.
The
principle of utility involves prioritizing actions that will benefit the largest
number of
clients. Respecting clients' rights to make decisions demonstrates autono- my.: The A
nurse is applying the ethical principle of justice when providing care forclients. What
action best exemplifies this principle?
A. Prioritizing actions that will benefit the largest number of clients
B. Meeting continuing education requirements for license renewal
C. Respecting clients' rights to make decisions about their care
D. Ensuring that time and resources are distributed equitably to clients
