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MULTIPLE CHOICE v
1. Which of the following mandates that nurses have a basic understanding of the Canadian legal syst
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a. Provincial and federal nursing bodies v v v v
b. The Supreme Court of Canada
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c. Provincial nursing labor unions v v v
d. The Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, 1990
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ANS: A v
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ed to nurses’ knowledge/skill, which includes knowledge of the legal system.
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B Incorrect—
The Supreme Court, which is the final court of appeal in Canada, is not involved in th
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e regulation of health care professionals.
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C Incorrect—
Labour unions do not focus on nursing standards and knowledge; rather, they represe
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nt the collective bargaining rights of nurses.
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D Incorrect—
This Act is relevant to nursing in that it regulates the prescribing, dispensing, an
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d handling of drugs. It does not mandate the knowledge nurses require about the l
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egal system. v
DIF: Cognitive level: Comprehension v v
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 health car
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e 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 by nur
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ses.
ANS: B v
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sues 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 the heart
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of nursing practice.
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nd moral issues faced in health care. These theories guide how morality is understood
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within the sphere of nursing practice and the
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client relationship. Ethical theories and frameworks can assist/guide nurses as they co
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nsider multiple options to choose the best or the
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least wrong course of action.v v v v
D Incorrect—
Nurses as members of the health care team are in a strong position to support families.
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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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DIF: Cognitive level: Synthesis v v
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 have a grea
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ter understanding of the patient’s perspective.
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d. This knowledge allows nurses to convince patients to choose comfort measures onl
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ANS: B v
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Ethics encourages nurses to respect the values of others and assists in understanding
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opposing points of view. Ethics offers tools to nurses to respectfully argue in favour
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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 make argu
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ments in support of it. Nurses ensure that all relevant information is shared with the te
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am and the client.
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C Incorrect—
The perspective of all team members is important and is based on the unique relations
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hips each nurse has with the patient or client.
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D Incorrect—
This approach is paternalistic. Nurses and the health care team, while respecting a per
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son’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 aware of all
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the options available to them.
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4. Why must nurses be familiar with the legal system?
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d. All are correct.
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nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is “ethical,” but it
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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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nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is “ethical,” but it
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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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nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is “ethical,” but it
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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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D Correct! Reserved or controlled acts and the administration of narcotics are two exam
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DIF: Cognitive level: Analysis v v
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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ANS: D v
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One reason for the abolition of capital punishment is based on the belief in the sanctity
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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 Canada.
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C Incorrect—
Shifting views regarding euthanasia for the terminally ill led the Supreme Court to cre
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ate a law regarding assistance in dying. This resulted in the legislation “Medical Assis
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tance in Dying,” which was introduced in 2016.
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D Correct! All of these are examples of how shifting Canadian values have influenced le
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gislation.
DIF: Cognitive level: Comprehension v v
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thical & Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing, 4th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE v
1. Which of the following mandates that nurses have a basic understanding of the Canadian legal syst
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em?
a. Provincial and federal nursing bodies v v v v
b. The Supreme Court of Canada
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c. Provincial nursing labor unions v v v
d. The Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, 1990
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ANS: A v
Feedback
A Correct! Provincial and territorial regulatory bodies, have certain requirements relat
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ed to nurses’ knowledge/skill, which includes knowledge of the legal system.
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B Incorrect—
The Supreme Court, which is the final court of appeal in Canada, is not involved in th
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e regulation of health care professionals.
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C Incorrect—
Labour unions do not focus on nursing standards and knowledge; rather, they represe
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nt the collective bargaining rights of nurses.
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D Incorrect—
This Act is relevant to nursing in that it regulates the prescribing, dispensing, an
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d handling of drugs. It does not mandate the knowledge nurses require about the l
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egal system. v
DIF: Cognitive level: Comprehension v v
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 health car
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e 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 by nur
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ses.
ANS: B v
Feedback
A Incorrect—
Professional values may be shared across multiple professions, and perspectives on is
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sues 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 the heart
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of nursing practice.
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C Incorrect—
Ethical theories can provide a framework for the exploration of the ethical questions a
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nd moral issues faced in health care. These theories guide how morality is understood
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within the sphere of nursing practice and the
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nurse–patient or nurse– v v
client relationship. Ethical theories and frameworks can assist/guide nurses as they co
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nsider multiple options to choose the best or the
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least wrong course of action.v v v v
D Incorrect—
Nurses as members of the health care team are in a strong position to support families.
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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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DIF: Cognitive level: Synthesis v v
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 have a grea
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ter understanding of the patient’s perspective.
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d. This knowledge allows nurses to convince patients to choose comfort measures onl
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y.
ANS: B v
Feedback
A Incorrect—
Ethics encourages nurses to respect the values of others and assists in understanding
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opposing points of view. Ethics offers tools to nurses to respectfully argue in favour
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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 make argu
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ments in support of it. Nurses ensure that all relevant information is shared with the te
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am and the client.
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C Incorrect—
The perspective of all team members is important and is based on the unique relations
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hips each nurse has with the patient or client.
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D Incorrect—
This approach is paternalistic. Nurses and the health care team, while respecting a per
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son’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 aware of all
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the options available to them.
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DIF: Cognitive level: Comprehension v v
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.v v v v v v v v
c. Nurses are sometimes at risk for litigation.
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d. All are correct.
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ANS: D
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nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is “ethical,” but it
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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—
Reserved or controlled acts and the administration of narcotics are two examples of
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nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is “ethical,” but it
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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—
Reserved or controlled acts and the administration of narcotics are two examples of
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nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is “ethical,” but it
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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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D Correct! Reserved or controlled acts and the administration of narcotics are two exam
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ples of nursing actions governed by the law. A nurse may think an action is “ethical,” b
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ut it may not be legal. Nurses’ decisions sometimes have untoward
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consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to negligence claims. v v v v v v v v v
DIF: Cognitive level: Analysis v v
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
c. Medical Assistance in Dying v v v
d. All are correct
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ANS: D v
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A Incorrect—
One reason for the abolition of capital punishment is based on the belief in the sanctity
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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 Canada.
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C Incorrect—
Shifting views regarding euthanasia for the terminally ill led the Supreme Court to cre
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ate a law regarding assistance in dying. This resulted in the legislation “Medical Assis
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tance in Dying,” which was introduced in 2016.
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D Correct! All of these are examples of how shifting Canadian values have influenced le
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gislation.
DIF: Cognitive level: Comprehension v v
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