NUR 411 Advocacy and Ethics
Ethics - answer The science that deals with the principles of right and wrong, good and
bad, and governs our relationships with others and that is based on personal beliefs and
values.
Deontology - answer An ethical theory that emphasizes that an act is good if the
fundamental principles of the act are deemed to be good regardless of the
consequences of the act.
Utilitarianism - answer An ethical theory that promotes making decisions based on what
will provide the greatest good for the greatest number.
Beneficence and No maleficence - answer The duty to help others by doing what is best
for them without inflicting evil or harm.
autonomy - answerThe right of individuals to take action for themselves
The goal of advocacy is which of the following (check all that apply). - answerTo inform
To enhance autonomy
To respect the decisions of others
Common ethical dilemmas for nurse managers that involve allocation of resources
include: (Check all that apply). - answerMaking staffing mix decisions.
Providing care to individuals who are medically indigent and have long-term care needs.
Meeting regulations requirements.
Providing needed patient care programs.
It is usually the rigid culture of organizations that leads to ethical failure. - answerFalse
One way nurses can act as advocates is by directly intervening on behalf of others. -
answerTrue
Ethics - answer The science that deals with the principles of right and wrong, good and
bad, and governs our relationships with others and that is based on personal beliefs and
values.
Deontology - answer An ethical theory that emphasizes that an act is good if the
fundamental principles of the act are deemed to be good regardless of the
consequences of the act.
Utilitarianism - answer An ethical theory that promotes making decisions based on what
will provide the greatest good for the greatest number.
Beneficence and No maleficence - answer The duty to help others by doing what is best
for them without inflicting evil or harm.
autonomy - answerThe right of individuals to take action for themselves
The goal of advocacy is which of the following (check all that apply). - answerTo inform
To enhance autonomy
To respect the decisions of others
Common ethical dilemmas for nurse managers that involve allocation of resources
include: (Check all that apply). - answerMaking staffing mix decisions.
Providing care to individuals who are medically indigent and have long-term care needs.
Meeting regulations requirements.
Providing needed patient care programs.
It is usually the rigid culture of organizations that leads to ethical failure. - answerFalse
One way nurses can act as advocates is by directly intervening on behalf of others. -
answerTrue
