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NR222: W3 - ANA Code of Ethics
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What are some of nursing's core professional values? Select all
that apply.
© 2026 Assignment
Confidentiality
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Advocacy
Competition
Accountability
Independence
Responsibility Ans: Confidentiality- should maintain
confidentiality for patient HIPAA
Advocacy- should be able to advocate for patients
Accountability- should be accountable for actions
Responsibility- should take responsibility for patient care
Which organization is responsible for nursing's code of ethics?
A. American Association of Colleges of Nursing
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B. International Council of Nurses
C. American Nurses Association
D. American Nurses Credentialing Center Ans: C. American
Nurses Association (ANA)
responsible for revising and publishing the nurse's code of
ethics.
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The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics is a contract
between nurses and healthcare __________ , and that contract is
relevant in any situation. The code is _________ in any setting.
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Ans: 1. society
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2. non-negotiable
Advocacy Ans: "The act or process of supporting a cause or
proposal. Nurses instinctively advocate for their patients, in
their workplaces, and in their communities." (AACN, 2021, p.
55)
Responsibility Ans: "An obligation to perform required
professional activities at a level commensurate with one's
education and in compliance with applicable laws and
standards; the opportunity or ability to act independently and
make decisions without authorizations; refers to the
blameworthiness or praiseworthiness that one bears for one's
conduct or the performance of duties. It is often expressed as
liability for one's actions and may be apportioned in degree
based on circumstances." (Fowler, 2015, p. 59)
Accountability Ans: "To be answerable to oneself and others
for one's own choices, decisions, and actions as measured
against a standard such as that established by the Code of
NR222: W3 - ANA Code of Ethics
Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
What are some of nursing's core professional values? Select all
that apply.
© 2026 Assignment
Confidentiality
Guru01 - Stuvia
Expert
Advocacy
Competition
Accountability
Independence
Responsibility Ans: Confidentiality- should maintain
confidentiality for patient HIPAA
Advocacy- should be able to advocate for patients
Accountability- should be accountable for actions
Responsibility- should take responsibility for patient care
Which organization is responsible for nursing's code of ethics?
A. American Association of Colleges of Nursing
, 2
B. International Council of Nurses
C. American Nurses Association
D. American Nurses Credentialing Center Ans: C. American
Nurses Association (ANA)
responsible for revising and publishing the nurse's code of
ethics.
© 2026 Assignment
The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics is a contract
between nurses and healthcare __________ , and that contract is
relevant in any situation. The code is _________ in any setting.
Guru01 - Stuvia
Ans: 1. society
Expert
2. non-negotiable
Advocacy Ans: "The act or process of supporting a cause or
proposal. Nurses instinctively advocate for their patients, in
their workplaces, and in their communities." (AACN, 2021, p.
55)
Responsibility Ans: "An obligation to perform required
professional activities at a level commensurate with one's
education and in compliance with applicable laws and
standards; the opportunity or ability to act independently and
make decisions without authorizations; refers to the
blameworthiness or praiseworthiness that one bears for one's
conduct or the performance of duties. It is often expressed as
liability for one's actions and may be apportioned in degree
based on circumstances." (Fowler, 2015, p. 59)
Accountability Ans: "To be answerable to oneself and others
for one's own choices, decisions, and actions as measured
against a standard such as that established by the Code of
