Ethical And Legal Issues In Canadian Nursing 4th Edition
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Chapter 01: An Introduction To The Ethics And The Law: A Perspective For Nurses
Keatings: Ethical & Legal Issues In Canadian Nursing, 4th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Of The Following Mandates That Nurses Have A Basic Understanding Of The
Canadian Legal System?
a. Provincial And Federal Nursing Bodies
b. The Supreme Court Of Canada
c. Provincial Nursing Labor Unions
d. The Drug And Pharmacies Regulation Act, 1990
ANS: A
Feedback
A Correct! Provincial And Territorial Regulatory Bodies, Have Certain
Requirements Related To Nurses’ Knowledge/Skill, Which Includes
Knowledge Of The Legal System.
B Incorrect—The Supreme Court, Which Is The Final Court Of Appeal In
Canada, Is Not Involved In The Regulation Of Health Care Professionals.
C Incorrect—Labour Unions Do Not Focus On Nursing Standards And
Knowledge; Rather, They Represent The Collective Bargaining Rights Of
Nurses.
D Incorrect—This Act Is Relevant To Nursing In That It Regulates The
Prescribing, Dispensing, And Handling Of Drugs. It Does Not Mandate The
Knowledge Nurses Require About The Legal System.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
2. Identify One Of The Reasons Why Nurses Need To Have An Understanding Of Ethics.
a. Nurses Do Not Share The Same Perspectives Regarding Health Care With Other Health
Care Professionals.
b. Morality And Care Are At The Heart Of Nursing Practice.
c. Ethics Provides A Clear Answer To Nurses Regarding The Correct Course Of Action.
d. Convincing Family Members Of Compassionate Courses Of Action Is Best Done By
Nurses.
ANS: B
Feedback
A Incorrect—Professional Values May Be Shared Across Multiple Professions,
And Perspectives On Issues May Be Similar. When Views On An Issue Differ,
Then Knowledge Of Ethics Assists In Clarifying And Defending One’s
Position To Others.
B Correct! One Reason For Nurses Studying Ethics Is That Morality And Care
Are At The Heart Of Nursing Practice.
, C Incorrect—Ethical Theories Can Provide A Framework For The Exploration Of
The Ethical Questions And Moral Issues Faced In Health Care. These Theories
Guide How Morality Is Understood Within The Sphere Of Nursing Practice
And The Nurse– Patient Or Nurse–Client Relationship. Ethical Theories And
Frameworks Can Assist/Guide Nurses As They Consider Multiple Options To
Choose The Best Or The
Least Wrong Course Of Action.
D Incorrect—Nurses As Members Of The Health Care Team Are In A Strong
Position To Support Families. They Respect The Values And Beliefs Of Clients
And Families And Support Them In Decision Making Regarding The Right
Course Of Action.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Synthesis
3. Why Is It Advantageous For Nurses To Have Knowledge Of Ethical Theories And
Principles?
a. Ethical Theories Encourage Nurses To Critique Others’ Points Of View.
b. Nurses Are Able To Justify And Defend Their Positions On A Situation.
c. Ethical Theories Help Nurses Explain To The Rest Of The Team Why Nurses Have A
Greater Understanding Of The Patient’s Perspective.
d. This Knowledge Allows Nurses To Convince Patients To Choose Comfort Measures
Only.
ANS: B
Feedback
A Incorrect—Ethics Encourages Nurses To Respect The Values Of Others And
Assists In Understanding Opposing Points Of View. Ethics Offers Tools To
Nurses To Respectfully Argue In Favour Of Their Positions While Respecting
The Perspectives Of Others.
B Correct! When Views Differ, Ethical Theories Help Clarify One’s Position And
Make Arguments In Support Of It. Nurses Ensure That All Relevant
Information Is Shared With The Team And The Client.
C Incorrect—The Perspective Of All Team Members Is Important And Is Based
On The Unique Relationships Etacehsntubrsae
Nhakssweitlhltheerp.Atcieontmor Client.
D Incorrect—This Approach Is Paternalistic. Nurses And The Health Care Team,
While Respecting A Person’s Autonomy, Support Him Or Her In Making
Decisions About What Is Best In A Particular Context. This Includes Ensuring
That Patients Are Aware Of All The Options Available To Them.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
4. Why Must Nurses Be Familiar With The Legal System?
a. Some Nursing Actions Are Governed By The Law.
b. Nurses’ Decisions May Not Be Supported By The Law.
c. Nurses Are Sometimes At Risk For Litigation.
d. All Are Correct.
, ANS: D
Feedback
A Incorrect—Reserved Or Controlled Acts And The Administration Of Narcotics
Are Two Examples Of Nursing Actions Governed By The Law. A Nurse May
Think An Action Is “Ethical,” But It May Not Be Legal. Nurses’ Decisions
Sometimes Have Untoward Consequences, And Errors Or Omissions May
Lead To Negligence Claims.
B Incorrect—Reserved Or Controlled Acts And The Administration Of Narcotics
Are Two Examples Of Nursing Actions Governed By The Law. A Nurse May
Think An Action Is “Ethical,” But It May Not Be Legal. Nurses’ Decisions
Sometimes Have
Untoward Consequences, And Errors Or Omissions May Lead To Negligence
Claims.
C Incorrect—Reserved Or Controlled Acts And The Administration Of Narcotics
Are Two Examples Of Nursing Actions Governed By The Law. A Nurse May
Think An Action Is “Ethical,” But It May Not Be Legal. Nurses’ Decisions
Sometimes Have Untoward Consequences, And Errors Or Omissions May
Lead To Negligence Claims.
D Correct! Reserved Or Controlled Acts And The Administration Of Narcotics
Are Two Examples Of Nursing Actions Governed By The Law. A Nurse May
Think An Action Is
“Ethical,” But It May Not Be Legal. Nurses’ Decisions Sometimes Have
Untoward Consequences, And Errors Or Omissions May Lead To Negligence
Claims.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
5. What Existing Legislation Has Been Influenced By The Shifting Of Canadian Values Over
Time?
a. The Abolition Of Capital Punishment
b. Privacy
c. Medical Assistance In Dying
d. All Are Correct
ANS: D
Feedback
A Incorrect—One Reason For The Abolition Of Capital Punishment Is Based On
The Belief In The Sanctity Of Life And The Concern That An Innocent Person
May Be Executed.
B Incorrect—Respect For Autonomy And Privacy Led To Legislation In
Provinces Across Canada.
C Incorrect—Shifting Vtieewss Trebgaardnikngseeulthlanearsi.A
Cfoormthe Terminally Ill Led The
Supreme Court To Create A Law Regarding Assistance In Dying. This
Resulted In The Legislation “Medical Assistance In Dying,” Which Was
, Introduced In 2016.
D Correct! All Of These Are Examples Of How Shifting Canadian Values Have
Influenced Legislation.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
TRUE/FALSE
1. In Addition To Having Obligations To Clients, Nurses Also Have Rights Regarding What
They Can Expect As Professionals.
ANS: T
Feedback
Correct Like All Canadians, Nurses Have Rights Under The Charter Of Rights
And Freedoms. Nurses Consider These Rights In The Context Of Their
Responsibilities And Obligations To Clients.
Incorrect Like All Canadians, Nurses Have Rights Under The Charter Of Rights
And Freedoms. Nurses Must Consider These Rights In The Context Of
Their Responsibilities And Obligations To Clients.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
2. Through The Canada Health Act, The Federal Government Is Given Authority Over Health
Care In Canada.
ANS: F
Feedback
Correct Health Care Is A Provincial Responsibility. Only The Conditions Under
Which The Federal Government Funds Health Care Is Specified In The
Act.
Incorrect Health Care Is A Provincial Responsibility. Only The Conditions Under
Which The Federal Government Funds Health Care Is Specified In The
Act.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
3. The Field Of Ethics Is Gaining Greater Prominence, In Part, Because Of The Growing
Sophistication Of Science And Technology.
ANS: T
Feedback
Correct Recent Advances In Genetics, Transplantation, And Reproductive
Biotechnology, Have Opened Up An Entirely New Array Of Ethical
Dilemmas, Not Previously Known. This Raises The Question “Just
Because You Can Do Something, Should You?”
Incorrect
Keatings Test Bank Latest 2025
Chapter 01: An Introduction To The Ethics And The Law: A Perspective For Nurses
Keatings: Ethical & Legal Issues In Canadian Nursing, 4th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Of The Following Mandates That Nurses Have A Basic Understanding Of The
Canadian Legal System?
a. Provincial And Federal Nursing Bodies
b. The Supreme Court Of Canada
c. Provincial Nursing Labor Unions
d. The Drug And Pharmacies Regulation Act, 1990
ANS: A
Feedback
A Correct! Provincial And Territorial Regulatory Bodies, Have Certain
Requirements Related To Nurses’ Knowledge/Skill, Which Includes
Knowledge Of The Legal System.
B Incorrect—The Supreme Court, Which Is The Final Court Of Appeal In
Canada, Is Not Involved In The Regulation Of Health Care Professionals.
C Incorrect—Labour Unions Do Not Focus On Nursing Standards And
Knowledge; Rather, They Represent The Collective Bargaining Rights Of
Nurses.
D Incorrect—This Act Is Relevant To Nursing In That It Regulates The
Prescribing, Dispensing, And Handling Of Drugs. It Does Not Mandate The
Knowledge Nurses Require About The Legal System.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
2. Identify One Of The Reasons Why Nurses Need To Have An Understanding Of Ethics.
a. Nurses Do Not Share The Same Perspectives Regarding Health Care With Other Health
Care Professionals.
b. Morality And Care Are At The Heart Of Nursing Practice.
c. Ethics Provides A Clear Answer To Nurses Regarding The Correct Course Of Action.
d. Convincing Family Members Of Compassionate Courses Of Action Is Best Done By
Nurses.
ANS: B
Feedback
A Incorrect—Professional Values May Be Shared Across Multiple Professions,
And Perspectives On Issues May Be Similar. When Views On An Issue Differ,
Then Knowledge Of Ethics Assists In Clarifying And Defending One’s
Position To Others.
B Correct! One Reason For Nurses Studying Ethics Is That Morality And Care
Are At The Heart Of Nursing Practice.
, C Incorrect—Ethical Theories Can Provide A Framework For The Exploration Of
The Ethical Questions And Moral Issues Faced In Health Care. These Theories
Guide How Morality Is Understood Within The Sphere Of Nursing Practice
And The Nurse– Patient Or Nurse–Client Relationship. Ethical Theories And
Frameworks Can Assist/Guide Nurses As They Consider Multiple Options To
Choose The Best Or The
Least Wrong Course Of Action.
D Incorrect—Nurses As Members Of The Health Care Team Are In A Strong
Position To Support Families. They Respect The Values And Beliefs Of Clients
And Families And Support Them In Decision Making Regarding The Right
Course Of Action.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Synthesis
3. Why Is It Advantageous For Nurses To Have Knowledge Of Ethical Theories And
Principles?
a. Ethical Theories Encourage Nurses To Critique Others’ Points Of View.
b. Nurses Are Able To Justify And Defend Their Positions On A Situation.
c. Ethical Theories Help Nurses Explain To The Rest Of The Team Why Nurses Have A
Greater Understanding Of The Patient’s Perspective.
d. This Knowledge Allows Nurses To Convince Patients To Choose Comfort Measures
Only.
ANS: B
Feedback
A Incorrect—Ethics Encourages Nurses To Respect The Values Of Others And
Assists In Understanding Opposing Points Of View. Ethics Offers Tools To
Nurses To Respectfully Argue In Favour Of Their Positions While Respecting
The Perspectives Of Others.
B Correct! When Views Differ, Ethical Theories Help Clarify One’s Position And
Make Arguments In Support Of It. Nurses Ensure That All Relevant
Information Is Shared With The Team And The Client.
C Incorrect—The Perspective Of All Team Members Is Important And Is Based
On The Unique Relationships Etacehsntubrsae
Nhakssweitlhltheerp.Atcieontmor Client.
D Incorrect—This Approach Is Paternalistic. Nurses And The Health Care Team,
While Respecting A Person’s Autonomy, Support Him Or Her In Making
Decisions About What Is Best In A Particular Context. This Includes Ensuring
That Patients Are Aware Of All The Options Available To Them.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
4. Why Must Nurses Be Familiar With The Legal System?
a. Some Nursing Actions Are Governed By The Law.
b. Nurses’ Decisions May Not Be Supported By The Law.
c. Nurses Are Sometimes At Risk For Litigation.
d. All Are Correct.
, ANS: D
Feedback
A Incorrect—Reserved Or Controlled Acts And The Administration Of Narcotics
Are Two Examples Of Nursing Actions Governed By The Law. A Nurse May
Think An Action Is “Ethical,” But It May Not Be Legal. Nurses’ Decisions
Sometimes Have Untoward Consequences, And Errors Or Omissions May
Lead To Negligence Claims.
B Incorrect—Reserved Or Controlled Acts And The Administration Of Narcotics
Are Two Examples Of Nursing Actions Governed By The Law. A Nurse May
Think An Action Is “Ethical,” But It May Not Be Legal. Nurses’ Decisions
Sometimes Have
Untoward Consequences, And Errors Or Omissions May Lead To Negligence
Claims.
C Incorrect—Reserved Or Controlled Acts And The Administration Of Narcotics
Are Two Examples Of Nursing Actions Governed By The Law. A Nurse May
Think An Action Is “Ethical,” But It May Not Be Legal. Nurses’ Decisions
Sometimes Have Untoward Consequences, And Errors Or Omissions May
Lead To Negligence Claims.
D Correct! Reserved Or Controlled Acts And The Administration Of Narcotics
Are Two Examples Of Nursing Actions Governed By The Law. A Nurse May
Think An Action Is
“Ethical,” But It May Not Be Legal. Nurses’ Decisions Sometimes Have
Untoward Consequences, And Errors Or Omissions May Lead To Negligence
Claims.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
5. What Existing Legislation Has Been Influenced By The Shifting Of Canadian Values Over
Time?
a. The Abolition Of Capital Punishment
b. Privacy
c. Medical Assistance In Dying
d. All Are Correct
ANS: D
Feedback
A Incorrect—One Reason For The Abolition Of Capital Punishment Is Based On
The Belief In The Sanctity Of Life And The Concern That An Innocent Person
May Be Executed.
B Incorrect—Respect For Autonomy And Privacy Led To Legislation In
Provinces Across Canada.
C Incorrect—Shifting Vtieewss Trebgaardnikngseeulthlanearsi.A
Cfoormthe Terminally Ill Led The
Supreme Court To Create A Law Regarding Assistance In Dying. This
Resulted In The Legislation “Medical Assistance In Dying,” Which Was
, Introduced In 2016.
D Correct! All Of These Are Examples Of How Shifting Canadian Values Have
Influenced Legislation.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
TRUE/FALSE
1. In Addition To Having Obligations To Clients, Nurses Also Have Rights Regarding What
They Can Expect As Professionals.
ANS: T
Feedback
Correct Like All Canadians, Nurses Have Rights Under The Charter Of Rights
And Freedoms. Nurses Consider These Rights In The Context Of Their
Responsibilities And Obligations To Clients.
Incorrect Like All Canadians, Nurses Have Rights Under The Charter Of Rights
And Freedoms. Nurses Must Consider These Rights In The Context Of
Their Responsibilities And Obligations To Clients.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
2. Through The Canada Health Act, The Federal Government Is Given Authority Over Health
Care In Canada.
ANS: F
Feedback
Correct Health Care Is A Provincial Responsibility. Only The Conditions Under
Which The Federal Government Funds Health Care Is Specified In The
Act.
Incorrect Health Care Is A Provincial Responsibility. Only The Conditions Under
Which The Federal Government Funds Health Care Is Specified In The
Act.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
3. The Field Of Ethics Is Gaining Greater Prominence, In Part, Because Of The Growing
Sophistication Of Science And Technology.
ANS: T
Feedback
Correct Recent Advances In Genetics, Transplantation, And Reproductive
Biotechnology, Have Opened Up An Entirely New Array Of Ethical
Dilemmas, Not Previously Known. This Raises The Question “Just
Because You Can Do Something, Should You?”
Incorrect
