NUR 210 Foundations Exam Questions and
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Autonomy (Ethics) the commitment to include patients in
decisions
about all aspects of care as a way of
acknowledging and protecting a patient's
independence.
Example: when a patient faces surgery,
the surgeon
has an obligation to review the surgical
procedure,
including risks and benefits, out of respect
for the
patient's autonomy
Beneficence (Ethics) taking positive actions to help others
implies that the best interests of the patient
remain
more important than self-interest
Nonmaleficence (Ethics) is the avoidance of harm or hurt
the health care professional tries to
balance the
risks and benefits of care while striving at
the same
time to do the least harm possible
,Justice (Ethics) fairness
The term is most often used in discussions
about
access to health care resources, including
the just
distribution of resources
Fidelity (Ethics) the agreement to keep promises
keep promises by following through on
your
actions and interventions. This means not
abandoning the patient when it becomes
complex
or changing intervention so that you can
keep your
promise.
Advocacy (Behavior) the support of a particular cause
special relationship with patients provides
you with
knowledge that is specific to your role as a
registered nurse and as such provides you
the
opportunity to make a unique contribution
to
understanding a patient's point of view
Responsibility (Behavior) a willingness to respect one's professional
obligations and follow through on promises
you are responsible for your actions and
for the
actions of those to whom you delegate
tasks
, Confidentiality (Behavior) the protection of patients' personal health
information (HIPPA)
Define moral distress and give Occurs when one knows the ethically
examples: correct
action to take but feels powerless to take
that
action
Not everyone will feel distressed about the
same
situation
Examples:
Unsuccessful advocacy
Continued life support even though it is not
in the
best interest of the patient
Inadequate communication about end of
life care
between providers and patient and families
Inappropriate use of healthcare resources
Inadequate staffing or staff who are not
adequately trained to provide the required
care
Inadequate pain relief provided to patients
False hope given to patients/families
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
Autonomy (Ethics) the commitment to include patients in
decisions
about all aspects of care as a way of
acknowledging and protecting a patient's
independence.
Example: when a patient faces surgery,
the surgeon
has an obligation to review the surgical
procedure,
including risks and benefits, out of respect
for the
patient's autonomy
Beneficence (Ethics) taking positive actions to help others
implies that the best interests of the patient
remain
more important than self-interest
Nonmaleficence (Ethics) is the avoidance of harm or hurt
the health care professional tries to
balance the
risks and benefits of care while striving at
the same
time to do the least harm possible
,Justice (Ethics) fairness
The term is most often used in discussions
about
access to health care resources, including
the just
distribution of resources
Fidelity (Ethics) the agreement to keep promises
keep promises by following through on
your
actions and interventions. This means not
abandoning the patient when it becomes
complex
or changing intervention so that you can
keep your
promise.
Advocacy (Behavior) the support of a particular cause
special relationship with patients provides
you with
knowledge that is specific to your role as a
registered nurse and as such provides you
the
opportunity to make a unique contribution
to
understanding a patient's point of view
Responsibility (Behavior) a willingness to respect one's professional
obligations and follow through on promises
you are responsible for your actions and
for the
actions of those to whom you delegate
tasks
, Confidentiality (Behavior) the protection of patients' personal health
information (HIPPA)
Define moral distress and give Occurs when one knows the ethically
examples: correct
action to take but feels powerless to take
that
action
Not everyone will feel distressed about the
same
situation
Examples:
Unsuccessful advocacy
Continued life support even though it is not
in the
best interest of the patient
Inadequate communication about end of
life care
between providers and patient and families
Inappropriate use of healthcare resources
Inadequate staffing or staff who are not
adequately trained to provide the required
care
Inadequate pain relief provided to patients
False hope given to patients/families
