Nur 213: Ethics, Quiz 2 Study Guide
Exam and All Actual Answers
2025\2026 Edition.
Moral Uncertainty - Answer nurse identifies a moral problem but is unsure of the morally
correct action or values that apply; often called a gut feeling
Moral/ethical dilemma - Answer when 2 or more mutually exclusive claims clearly apply and
both seem to have equal weight
Moral distress - Answer when nurse knows morally correct action and feels responsible to pt
but institutional/other restraints make it nearly impossible to follow through with the
appropriate action
difference between moral dilemma and practical dilemma - Answer Moral dilemma: occurs
when there are conflicting moral claims
Practical dilemma: when a moral claim is competing with a non-moral claim (claim of self
interest)
moral outrage - Answer occurs when an individual witnesses (does not participate, does not
feel responsible) the immoral act of another but feels powerless to stop it
Moral residue - Answer an accumulation of compromises on values that takes a heavy toll on
one's integrity. May include feelings of guilt, inadequacy, powerlessness
Moral disengagement - Answer when a person feels their views/contributions/ethical
concerns are not valued by the institution/agency, over time they can become disengaged/less
invested in their practice
Moral courage - Answer when one takes action for strong moral reasons, and those actions
carry the risk of adverse consequences for self
moral efficacy - Answer confidence in one's capability to mobilize personal, interpersonal, and
other external resources to persist despite moral adversity
, - despite distress, able to ask questions that may help reveal unknown or overlooked
possibilities
How to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue - Answer -take care of self
-aim for work-life balance
-reflect on whether your work is meaningful to you
-take resiliency training
Process of Ethical Decision Making - Answer -gather data and identify conflicting moral claims
-identify key participants
-determine moral perspective of key participants
-determine desired outcomes
-identify options
-act on the choice
-identify the outcomes of the action
Why nurses need to know about the law - Answer -authorizes and regulates practice
-nursing actions/omissions are scrutinized through legal lens
-to provide care w/in confines of law
-aids with ethical decision making
-must be able to identify potential legal implications of choices
Functions of law in society - Answer -help maintain order
-provide solutions to help resolve conflicts
-bring about social change/change in behaviours
-outlines/protects civil rights
-reflects social norms and expectations
Sources of law relevant to nursing - Answer constitutional law
Canadian charter
Exam and All Actual Answers
2025\2026 Edition.
Moral Uncertainty - Answer nurse identifies a moral problem but is unsure of the morally
correct action or values that apply; often called a gut feeling
Moral/ethical dilemma - Answer when 2 or more mutually exclusive claims clearly apply and
both seem to have equal weight
Moral distress - Answer when nurse knows morally correct action and feels responsible to pt
but institutional/other restraints make it nearly impossible to follow through with the
appropriate action
difference between moral dilemma and practical dilemma - Answer Moral dilemma: occurs
when there are conflicting moral claims
Practical dilemma: when a moral claim is competing with a non-moral claim (claim of self
interest)
moral outrage - Answer occurs when an individual witnesses (does not participate, does not
feel responsible) the immoral act of another but feels powerless to stop it
Moral residue - Answer an accumulation of compromises on values that takes a heavy toll on
one's integrity. May include feelings of guilt, inadequacy, powerlessness
Moral disengagement - Answer when a person feels their views/contributions/ethical
concerns are not valued by the institution/agency, over time they can become disengaged/less
invested in their practice
Moral courage - Answer when one takes action for strong moral reasons, and those actions
carry the risk of adverse consequences for self
moral efficacy - Answer confidence in one's capability to mobilize personal, interpersonal, and
other external resources to persist despite moral adversity
, - despite distress, able to ask questions that may help reveal unknown or overlooked
possibilities
How to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue - Answer -take care of self
-aim for work-life balance
-reflect on whether your work is meaningful to you
-take resiliency training
Process of Ethical Decision Making - Answer -gather data and identify conflicting moral claims
-identify key participants
-determine moral perspective of key participants
-determine desired outcomes
-identify options
-act on the choice
-identify the outcomes of the action
Why nurses need to know about the law - Answer -authorizes and regulates practice
-nursing actions/omissions are scrutinized through legal lens
-to provide care w/in confines of law
-aids with ethical decision making
-must be able to identify potential legal implications of choices
Functions of law in society - Answer -help maintain order
-provide solutions to help resolve conflicts
-bring about social change/change in behaviours
-outlines/protects civil rights
-reflects social norms and expectations
Sources of law relevant to nursing - Answer constitutional law
Canadian charter
