NURS 3632 TEST #1 REVIEW WITH
COMPLETE CORRECT ANSWERS
Deontological Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER- The idea that actions
are right and wrong in themselves independently of any consequences
Conscientious objection - CORRECT ANSWER- refusal to
participate in certain types of treatment and care based on the fact that
these activities violate the nurse's personal and professional ethical
beliefs and standards
Bioethics: - CORRECT ANSWER- ethics that encompass all those
perspectives that seek to understand human nature and behavior, the
domain of social science, and the natural world
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER- do good for the patient
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER- self-determination; being
independent and self-governing
List 5 common modes of value transmission - CORRECT ANSWER-
Modeling
Moralizing
Responsible Choice
Reward/Punishment
Laissez-Faire
What is Modeling? - CORRECT ANSWER- observing parent, peers,
sig others
What is Moralizing? - CORRECT ANSWER- complete value system
taught by parents or institution; little opportunity to weigh different values
,What is Responsible Choice? - CORRECT ANSWER- encourage to
weigh consequences of various values
What is Reward/Punishment? - CORRECT ANSWER- good =
reward
bad = punishment
What is Laissez-Faire? - CORRECT ANSWER- explore values on
their own, little/no guidance offered
Describe Principle-based approach - CORRECT ANSWER- Principle
based : offers general guides to ACTION considering all things are equal
Beneficence - promote good
Nonmaleficence - do no harm
Justice - be fair
Fidelity - keep promises
Veracity - tell the truth
Ethical dilemma - CORRECT ANSWER- situation that arises when
attempted adherence to basic ethical principals results in two conflicting
courses of actioin
Ethical Distress - CORRECT ANSWER- occurrence when the nurse
knows the right thing to do but either personal or institutional factors
make it difficult to follow correct course of action
Deontologic - CORRECT ANSWER- ethical system in which actions
are wright or wrong independent of the consequences they produce
Ethical Agency - CORRECT ANSWER- Ability to behave in an
ethical way; to do the ethically right thing because it is the right thing to
do
Describe care-based approach - CORRECT ANSWER- builds a
caring relationship with each patient and allows the RN to choose how to
"be" while still maintaining professional/ethical representation
, Redefinition of virtues, such as kindness, attentiveness, empathy,
compassion, reliability
Describe nursing practice that is consistent with Code of Ethics (COE)
for nursing - CORRECT ANSWER- Delivers care that
preserves/protects dignity, rights values, beliefs
Recognized patient as center of care
Upholds confidentiality and privacy
Assists with autonomy and decision making
Maintains therapeutic nurse-patient relationship
contributes to resolve ethical issues in nurse/healthcare
Speaks up against unethical practices
Advocates for equitable health care
Takes action against unethical, illegal, or inappropriate behavior that
jeopardizes patient's best interest/wellbeing
Describe 7 steps in the valuing process - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.
choose freely
2. choose from alternative
3. choose after considering consequences
4. Prizing (reward) with pride & happiness
5. Prizing (reward) with public affirmation
6. Acting with incorporation of choice into behavior
7. Acting with consistent and regularity
Describe 3 typical concerns for the nurse advocate - CORRECT
ANSWER- 1. Representing patients when there are conflicting family
ideas about treatment
COMPLETE CORRECT ANSWERS
Deontological Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER- The idea that actions
are right and wrong in themselves independently of any consequences
Conscientious objection - CORRECT ANSWER- refusal to
participate in certain types of treatment and care based on the fact that
these activities violate the nurse's personal and professional ethical
beliefs and standards
Bioethics: - CORRECT ANSWER- ethics that encompass all those
perspectives that seek to understand human nature and behavior, the
domain of social science, and the natural world
Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER- do good for the patient
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER- self-determination; being
independent and self-governing
List 5 common modes of value transmission - CORRECT ANSWER-
Modeling
Moralizing
Responsible Choice
Reward/Punishment
Laissez-Faire
What is Modeling? - CORRECT ANSWER- observing parent, peers,
sig others
What is Moralizing? - CORRECT ANSWER- complete value system
taught by parents or institution; little opportunity to weigh different values
,What is Responsible Choice? - CORRECT ANSWER- encourage to
weigh consequences of various values
What is Reward/Punishment? - CORRECT ANSWER- good =
reward
bad = punishment
What is Laissez-Faire? - CORRECT ANSWER- explore values on
their own, little/no guidance offered
Describe Principle-based approach - CORRECT ANSWER- Principle
based : offers general guides to ACTION considering all things are equal
Beneficence - promote good
Nonmaleficence - do no harm
Justice - be fair
Fidelity - keep promises
Veracity - tell the truth
Ethical dilemma - CORRECT ANSWER- situation that arises when
attempted adherence to basic ethical principals results in two conflicting
courses of actioin
Ethical Distress - CORRECT ANSWER- occurrence when the nurse
knows the right thing to do but either personal or institutional factors
make it difficult to follow correct course of action
Deontologic - CORRECT ANSWER- ethical system in which actions
are wright or wrong independent of the consequences they produce
Ethical Agency - CORRECT ANSWER- Ability to behave in an
ethical way; to do the ethically right thing because it is the right thing to
do
Describe care-based approach - CORRECT ANSWER- builds a
caring relationship with each patient and allows the RN to choose how to
"be" while still maintaining professional/ethical representation
, Redefinition of virtues, such as kindness, attentiveness, empathy,
compassion, reliability
Describe nursing practice that is consistent with Code of Ethics (COE)
for nursing - CORRECT ANSWER- Delivers care that
preserves/protects dignity, rights values, beliefs
Recognized patient as center of care
Upholds confidentiality and privacy
Assists with autonomy and decision making
Maintains therapeutic nurse-patient relationship
contributes to resolve ethical issues in nurse/healthcare
Speaks up against unethical practices
Advocates for equitable health care
Takes action against unethical, illegal, or inappropriate behavior that
jeopardizes patient's best interest/wellbeing
Describe 7 steps in the valuing process - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.
choose freely
2. choose from alternative
3. choose after considering consequences
4. Prizing (reward) with pride & happiness
5. Prizing (reward) with public affirmation
6. Acting with incorporation of choice into behavior
7. Acting with consistent and regularity
Describe 3 typical concerns for the nurse advocate - CORRECT
ANSWER- 1. Representing patients when there are conflicting family
ideas about treatment
