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MULTIPLE CHOICE wl
1. Which of the following mandates that nurses have a basic understanding of the Canadian le
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gal system?
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a. Provincial and federal nursing bodies wl wl wl wl
b. The Supreme Court of Canada
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c. Provincial nursing labor unions wl wl wl
d. The Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, 1990
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related to nurses’ knowledge/skill, which includes knowledge of the legal syst
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em.
B Incorrect—
The Supreme Court, which is the final court of appeal in Canada, is not involv
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ed in the regulation of health care professionals.
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C Incorrect—
Labour unions do not focus on nursing standards and knowledge; rather, they re
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present the collective bargaining rights of nurses.
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D Incorrect—
This Act is relevant to nursing in that it regulates the prescribing, dispensi
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ng, and handling of drugs. It does not mandate the knowledge nurses requir
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e about the legal system.
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2. Identify one of the reasons why nurses need to have an understanding of ethics.
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a. Nurses do not share the same perspectives regarding health care with other heal
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th care professionals.
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b. Morality and care are at the heart of nursing practice.
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c. Ethics provides a clear answer to nurses regarding the correct course of action.
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d. Convincing family members of compassionate courses of action is best done
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by nurses.
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A Incorrect—
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on issues may be similar. When views on an issue differ, then
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knowledge of ethics assists in clarifying and defending one’s position to others.
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B Correct! One reason for nurses studying ethics is that morality and care are at th
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e heart of nursing practice.
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tions and moral issues faced in health care. These theories guide how morality i
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s understood within the sphere of nursing practice and the
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ey consider multiple options to choose the best or the
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least wrong course of action.
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milies. They respect the values and beliefs of clients and families and
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support them in decision making regarding the right course of action.
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3. Why is it advantageous for nurses to have knowledge of ethical theories and principles?
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a. Ethical theories encourage nurses to critique others’ points of view.
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b. Nurses are able to justify and defend their positions on a situation.
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c. Ethical theories help nurses explain to the rest of the team why nurses hav
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e a greater understanding of the patient’s perspective.
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d. This knowledge allows nurses to convince patients to choose comfort measur
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es only.
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nding opposing points of view. Ethics offers tools to nurses to respectfully arg
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ue in favour of their positions while respecting the perspectives of others.
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B Correct! When views differ, ethical theories help clarify one’s position and mak
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e arguments in support of it. Nurses ensure that all relevant information is shar
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ed with the team and the client.
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g a person’s autonomy, support him or her in making decisions about
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what is best in a particular context. This includes ensuring that patients are awar
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e of all the options available to them.
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4. Why must nurses be familiar with the legal system?
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a. Some nursing actions are governed by the law.
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b. Nurses’ decisions may not be supported by the law.
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c. Nurses are sometimes at risk for litigation.
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d. All are correct.
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hical,‖ but it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have
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untoward consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to negligence claims.
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B Incorrect—
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es of nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is ―et
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hical,‖ but it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have
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untoward consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to negligence claims.
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C Incorrect—
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es of nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is ―et
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hical,‖ but it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have
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untoward consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to negligence claims.
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examples of nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action
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is ―ethical,‖ but it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have untowar
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consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to negligence claims.
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DIF: Cognitive level: Analysis wl wl
5. What existing legislation has been influenced by the shifting of Canadian values over time?
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a. The abolition of capital punishment
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b. Privacy
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d. All are correct
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sanctity of life and the concern that an innocent person may be executed.
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B Incorrect—
Respect for autonomy and privacy led to legislation in provinces across Canad
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a.
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Shifting views regarding euthanasia for the terminally ill led the Supreme Cour
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t to create a law regarding assistance in dying. This resulted in the legislation ―
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Medical Assistance in Dying,‖ which was introduced in 2016.
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D Correct! All of these are examples of how shifting Canadian values have influen
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ced legislation.wl
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Chapter 01: An Introduction to the Ethics and the Law: A Perspective for Nurses Keati
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ngs: Ethical & Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing, 4th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE wl
1. Which of the following mandates that nurses have a basic understanding of the Canadian le
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gal system?
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a. Provincial and federal nursing bodies wl wl wl wl
b. The Supreme Court of Canada
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c. Provincial nursing labor unions wl wl wl
d. The Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, 1990
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ANS: w l A
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related to nurses’ knowledge/skill, which includes knowledge of the legal syst
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em.
B Incorrect—
The Supreme Court, which is the final court of appeal in Canada, is not involv
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ed in the regulation of health care professionals.
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C Incorrect—
Labour unions do not focus on nursing standards and knowledge; rather, they re
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present the collective bargaining rights of nurses.
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D Incorrect—
This Act is relevant to nursing in that it regulates the prescribing, dispensi
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ng, and handling of drugs. It does not mandate the knowledge nurses requir
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e about the legal system.
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DIF: Cognitive level: Comprehension wl wl
2. Identify one of the reasons why nurses need to have an understanding of ethics.
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a. Nurses do not share the same perspectives regarding health care with other heal
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th care professionals.
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b. Morality and care are at the heart of nursing practice.
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c. Ethics provides a clear answer to nurses regarding the correct course of action.
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d. Convincing family members of compassionate courses of action is best done
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by nurses.
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on issues may be similar. When views on an issue differ, then
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knowledge of ethics assists in clarifying and defending one’s position to others.
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B Correct! One reason for nurses studying ethics is that morality and care are at th
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e heart of nursing practice.
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tions and moral issues faced in health care. These theories guide how morality i
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client relationship. Ethical theories and frameworks can assist/guide nurses as th
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ey consider multiple options to choose the best or the
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least wrong course of action.
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milies. They respect the values and beliefs of clients and families and
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support them in decision making regarding the right course of action.
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3. Why is it advantageous for nurses to have knowledge of ethical theories and principles?
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a. Ethical theories encourage nurses to critique others’ points of view.
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b. Nurses are able to justify and defend their positions on a situation.
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c. Ethical theories help nurses explain to the rest of the team why nurses hav
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e a greater understanding of the patient’s perspective.
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d. This knowledge allows nurses to convince patients to choose comfort measur
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es only.
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nding opposing points of view. Ethics offers tools to nurses to respectfully arg
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ue in favour of their positions while respecting the perspectives of others.
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ed with the team and the client.
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g a person’s autonomy, support him or her in making decisions about
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e of all the options available to them.
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4. Why must nurses be familiar with the legal system?
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a. Some nursing actions are governed by the law.
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b. Nurses’ decisions may not be supported by the law.
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c. Nurses are sometimes at risk for litigation.
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hical,‖ but it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have
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untoward consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to negligence claims.
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es of nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is ―et
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hical,‖ but it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have
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hical,‖ but it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have
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consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to negligence claims.
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DIF: Cognitive level: Analysis wl wl
5. What existing legislation has been influenced by the shifting of Canadian values over time?
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a. The abolition of capital punishment
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b. Privacy
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d. All are correct
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One reason for the abolition of capital punishment is based on the belief in the
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sanctity of life and the concern that an innocent person may be executed.
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B Incorrect—
Respect for autonomy and privacy led to legislation in provinces across Canad
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a.
C Incorrect—
Shifting views regarding euthanasia for the terminally ill led the Supreme Cour
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t to create a law regarding assistance in dying. This resulted in the legislation ―
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Medical Assistance in Dying,‖ which was introduced in 2016.
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D Correct! All of these are examples of how shifting Canadian values have influen
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ced legislation.wl
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