Ethical and Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing 4th Edition Keatings Test Bank
Chapter 03: Guiding Ethical Decision Making: Resources for Nurses
Keatings: Ethical & Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing, 4th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following was a focus of codes of ethics during earlier nursing times?
a.
Professional standards
b.
Practice standards
c.
The scope of practice standards
d.
The virtue and morality of nurses
ANS: D
Feedback
A Incorrect—Professional standards have evolved in the current Code of Ethics for
Registered Nurses; they were not a focus of historical codes of ethics.
B Incorrect—Practice standards were not a part of historical codes of ethics and are
not part of the modern Code of Ethics. Practice standards set out requirements
related to specific aspects of nurses’ practice.
C Incorrect—The scope of practice standards were not a part of historical codes of
ethics and are not part of the modern Code of Ethics. Scope of practice standards
articulate standards, limits, and conditions related to the scope of practice of
nurses and nurse practitioners.
D Correct! The virtue, character, and morality of nurses were the focus of early
nursing codes of ethics, in addition to the key principles guiding nursing
practice. N R I G B.C M
U S N T O
DIF: Cognitive level: Comprehension
2. Which of the following is true of the Canadian Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for
Registered Nurses?
a.
It offers suggestions on resolving routine practice issues.
b.
It contains a dispute resolution mechanism.
c.
It offers a framework and guide for ethical practice.
d.
It is closely aligned with the physician’s code of ethics.
ANS: C
Feedback
A Incorrect—Practice issues are not discussed in the Code of Ethics; these are
regulatory body issues.
B Incorrect—Dispute resolution mechanisms are part of a collective agreement,
not of a code of ethics.
C Correct! The Code of Ethics contains nursing values and ethical responsibilities,
as well as ethical endeavours, all of which guide and frame ethical reflection and
decision making in nursing practice.
D Incorrect—There may be similarities between the two codes because they are
both informed by ethical principles; however, there is no alignment between
these two codes.
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, Ethical and Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing 4th Edition Keatings Test Bank
DIF: Cognitive level: Application
3. Which primary value from the Canadian Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics is being
followed by a nurse who intervenes to address an unsafe nursing practice?
a.
Being accountable
b.
Providing safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care
c.
Promoting justice
d.
Promoting health and well-being
ANS: B
Feedback
A Incorrect—Nurses are accountable for their actions and answerable for their
practice, but this is not directly related to the situation mentioned above.
B Correct! Nurses question and intervene to address unsafe, noncompassionate,
unethical, or incompetent practice or conditions that interfere with their ability to
provide safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care.
C Incorrect—Nurses uphold justice by safeguarding human rights, equality, and
fairness and by promoting the public good, but this is not directly related to the
situation mentioned above.
D Incorrect—Nurses help people attain their highest possible level of health and
well-being, but this is not directly related to the situation mentioned above.
DIF: Cognitive level: Application
4. Which primary ethical nursing value is being followed by a nurse who respects the wishes
N iU
of a patient to decline to receive ISG
Rnfor matN ionTabout hOis or her health condition?
B.C
a.
Promoting and respecting informed decision making
b.
Preserving dignity
c.
Being accountable
d.
Promoting health and well-being
ANS: A
Feedback
A Correct! Nurses respect the autonomy and self-determination of people by
allowing them to make their own choices.
B Incorrect—Nurses recognize and respect the intrinsic worth of each person, but
this is not directly related to the person’s decision making.
C Incorrect—Nurses are individually accountable for their own practice, but this
does not have a direct impact on the decisions of the patient.
D Incorrect—Nurses help people attain their highest possible level of health and
well-being. This is an important aspect of a patient’s decision making; however,
it does not directly involve a person’s autonomy.
DIF: Cognitive level: Application
5. Which of the following statements best describes the “ethical responsibilities” in the Canadian
Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics?
a.
Ethical responsibility deals with ethical endeavours.
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Chapter 03: Guiding Ethical Decision Making: Resources for Nurses
Keatings: Ethical & Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing, 4th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following was a focus of codes of ethics during earlier nursing times?
a.
Professional standards
b.
Practice standards
c.
The scope of practice standards
d.
The virtue and morality of nurses
ANS: D
Feedback
A Incorrect—Professional standards have evolved in the current Code of Ethics for
Registered Nurses; they were not a focus of historical codes of ethics.
B Incorrect—Practice standards were not a part of historical codes of ethics and are
not part of the modern Code of Ethics. Practice standards set out requirements
related to specific aspects of nurses’ practice.
C Incorrect—The scope of practice standards were not a part of historical codes of
ethics and are not part of the modern Code of Ethics. Scope of practice standards
articulate standards, limits, and conditions related to the scope of practice of
nurses and nurse practitioners.
D Correct! The virtue, character, and morality of nurses were the focus of early
nursing codes of ethics, in addition to the key principles guiding nursing
practice. N R I G B.C M
U S N T O
DIF: Cognitive level: Comprehension
2. Which of the following is true of the Canadian Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for
Registered Nurses?
a.
It offers suggestions on resolving routine practice issues.
b.
It contains a dispute resolution mechanism.
c.
It offers a framework and guide for ethical practice.
d.
It is closely aligned with the physician’s code of ethics.
ANS: C
Feedback
A Incorrect—Practice issues are not discussed in the Code of Ethics; these are
regulatory body issues.
B Incorrect—Dispute resolution mechanisms are part of a collective agreement,
not of a code of ethics.
C Correct! The Code of Ethics contains nursing values and ethical responsibilities,
as well as ethical endeavours, all of which guide and frame ethical reflection and
decision making in nursing practice.
D Incorrect—There may be similarities between the two codes because they are
both informed by ethical principles; however, there is no alignment between
these two codes.
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, Ethical and Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing 4th Edition Keatings Test Bank
DIF: Cognitive level: Application
3. Which primary value from the Canadian Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics is being
followed by a nurse who intervenes to address an unsafe nursing practice?
a.
Being accountable
b.
Providing safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care
c.
Promoting justice
d.
Promoting health and well-being
ANS: B
Feedback
A Incorrect—Nurses are accountable for their actions and answerable for their
practice, but this is not directly related to the situation mentioned above.
B Correct! Nurses question and intervene to address unsafe, noncompassionate,
unethical, or incompetent practice or conditions that interfere with their ability to
provide safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care.
C Incorrect—Nurses uphold justice by safeguarding human rights, equality, and
fairness and by promoting the public good, but this is not directly related to the
situation mentioned above.
D Incorrect—Nurses help people attain their highest possible level of health and
well-being, but this is not directly related to the situation mentioned above.
DIF: Cognitive level: Application
4. Which primary ethical nursing value is being followed by a nurse who respects the wishes
N iU
of a patient to decline to receive ISG
Rnfor matN ionTabout hOis or her health condition?
B.C
a.
Promoting and respecting informed decision making
b.
Preserving dignity
c.
Being accountable
d.
Promoting health and well-being
ANS: A
Feedback
A Correct! Nurses respect the autonomy and self-determination of people by
allowing them to make their own choices.
B Incorrect—Nurses recognize and respect the intrinsic worth of each person, but
this is not directly related to the person’s decision making.
C Incorrect—Nurses are individually accountable for their own practice, but this
does not have a direct impact on the decisions of the patient.
D Incorrect—Nurses help people attain their highest possible level of health and
well-being. This is an important aspect of a patient’s decision making; however,
it does not directly involve a person’s autonomy.
DIF: Cognitive level: Application
5. Which of the following statements best describes the “ethical responsibilities” in the Canadian
Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics?
a.
Ethical responsibility deals with ethical endeavours.
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