NURS 213 Module 1 Questions And Correct
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the code of ethics for nurses - ANSWER developed as a guide for carrying out
nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the
ethical obligations of the profession
ethical dilemma - ANSWER cannot be solved by review of scientific data
involves conflict between two moral imperatives
the answer will have a profound effect on the situation or the client
nurses have the responsibility to be advocates, identify, and report ethical
situations
autonomy - ANSWER letting the patient make their own decisions
Beneficence - ANSWER doing good for the patient
fidelity - ANSWER faithfulness; loyalty; keeping promises
justice - ANSWER fairness, equal treatment
Nonmaleficence - ANSWER intentional duty to do no harm
, veracity - ANSWER truthfulness
nurses role in ethical decision making - ANSWER The nurse should be an agent
for the client facing an ethical decision
The nurse should make decisions regarding the nursing practice
- identify if the issue is an ethical dilemma
- state the ethical dilemma
- list and analyze possible options
- select an option consistent with ethical principles
- justify the selected option
- apply the option
Statutory Law - ANSWER created by various legislative bodies
- Nurse Practice Acts
- Good Samaritan Law
Administrative Law - ANSWER established through the authority given to
government agencies by a legislative body
- Boards of Nursing
The patient - ANSWER Who does the BON protect?
invasion of privacy - ANSWER breach of confidentiality
interfering in the client's private affairs
Detailed Answers | Already Graded A+ | New
Update 2025
the code of ethics for nurses - ANSWER developed as a guide for carrying out
nursing responsibilities in a manner consistent with quality in nursing care and the
ethical obligations of the profession
ethical dilemma - ANSWER cannot be solved by review of scientific data
involves conflict between two moral imperatives
the answer will have a profound effect on the situation or the client
nurses have the responsibility to be advocates, identify, and report ethical
situations
autonomy - ANSWER letting the patient make their own decisions
Beneficence - ANSWER doing good for the patient
fidelity - ANSWER faithfulness; loyalty; keeping promises
justice - ANSWER fairness, equal treatment
Nonmaleficence - ANSWER intentional duty to do no harm
, veracity - ANSWER truthfulness
nurses role in ethical decision making - ANSWER The nurse should be an agent
for the client facing an ethical decision
The nurse should make decisions regarding the nursing practice
- identify if the issue is an ethical dilemma
- state the ethical dilemma
- list and analyze possible options
- select an option consistent with ethical principles
- justify the selected option
- apply the option
Statutory Law - ANSWER created by various legislative bodies
- Nurse Practice Acts
- Good Samaritan Law
Administrative Law - ANSWER established through the authority given to
government agencies by a legislative body
- Boards of Nursing
The patient - ANSWER Who does the BON protect?
invasion of privacy - ANSWER breach of confidentiality
interfering in the client's private affairs
