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, Ethical And Legal Issues In Canadian Nursing 4th Edition
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Chapter 01: An Introduction To The Ethics And The Law: A Perspective For Nurses
Keatings: Ethical & Legal Issues In Canadian Nursing, 4th Edition
Multiple Choice
1. Which Of The Following Mandates That Nurses Have A Basic Understanding Of The
Canadian Legal System?
a. Provincial And Federal Nursing Bodies
b. The Supreme Court Of Canada
c. Provincial Nursing Labor Unions
d. The Drug And Pharmacies Regulation Act, 1990
Ans: A
Feedback
A Correct! Provincial And Territorial Regulatory Bodies, Have Certain
Requirements
Related To Nurses’ Knowledge/Skill, Which Includes Knowledge Of The Legal
System.
B Incorrect—The Supreme Court, Which Is The Final Court Of Appeal In Canada,
Is Not Involved In The Regulation Of Health Care Professionals.
C Incorrect—Labour Unions Do Not Focus On Nursing Standards And Knowledge;
Rather, They Represent The Collective Bargaining Rights Of Nurses.
D Incorrect—This Act Is Relevant To Nursing In That It Regulates The Prescribing,
Dispensing, And Handling Of Drugs. It Does Not Mandate The Knowledge
Nurses
Require About The Legal System.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
2. Identify One Of The Reasons Why Nurses Need To Have An Understanding Of Ethics.
a. Nurses Do Not Share The Same Perspectives Regarding Health Care With Other
Health Care Professionals.
b. Morality And Care Are At The Heart Of Nursing Practice.
c. Ethics Provides A Clear Answer To Nurses Regarding The Correct Course Of Action.
d. Convincing Family Members Of Compassionate Courses Of Action Is Best
Done By Nurses.
Ans: B
Feedback
, A Incorrect—Professional Values May Be Shared Across Multiple Professions,
And Perspectives On Issues May Be Similar. When Views On An Issue Differ,
Then Knowledge Of Ethics Assists In Clarifying And Defending One’s Position
To Others.
B Correct! One Reason For Nurses Studying Ethics Is That Morality And Care Are
At The
Heart Of Nursing Practice.
C Incorrect—Ethical Theories Can Provide A Framework For The Exploration Of
The Ethical Questions And Moral Issues Faced In Health Care. These Theories
Guide How Morality Is Understood Within The Sphere Of Nursing Practice And
The Nurse– Patient Or Nurse–Client Relationship. Ethical Theories And
Frameworks Can
Assist/Guide Nurses As They Consider Multiple Options To Choose The Best Or
The
Least Wrong Course Of Action.
D Incorrect—Nurses As Members Of The Health Care Team Are In A Strong
Position To Support Families. They Respect The Values And Beliefs Of Clients
And Families And Support Them In Decision Making Regarding The Right
Course Of Action.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Synthesis
3. Why Is It Advantageous For Nurses To Have Knowledge Of Ethical Theories And Principles?
a. Ethical Theories Encourage Nurses To Critique Others’ Points Of View.
b. Nurses Are Able To Justify And Defend Their Positions On A Situation.
c. Ethical Theories Help Nurses Explain To The Rest Of The Team Why
Nurses Have A Greater Understanding Of The Patient’s Perspective.
d. This Knowledge Allows Nurses To Convince Patients To Choose Comfort
Measures Only.
Ans: B
Feedback
A Incorrect—Ethics Encourages Nurses To Respect The Values Of Others And
Assists In Understanding Opposing Points Of View. Ethics Offers Tools To
Nurses To Respectfully Argue In Favour Of Their Positions While Respecting
The Perspectives
Of Others.
B Correct! When Views Differ, Ethical Theories Help Clarify One’s Position And
Make
Arguments In Support Of It. Nurses Ensure That All Relevant Information Is
Shared With The Team And The Client.
C Incorrect—The Perspective Of All Team Members Is Important And Is Based On
The
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, D Incorrect—This Approach Is Paternalistic. Nurses And The Health Care Team,
While Respecting A Person’s Autonomy, Support Him Or Her In Making
Decisions About
What Is Best In A Particular Context. This Includes Ensuring That Patients Are
Aware Of All The Options Available To Them.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
4. Why Must Nurses Be Familiar With The Legal System?
a. Some Nursing Actions Are Governed By The Law.
b. Nurses’ Decisions May Not Be Supported By The Law.
c. Nurses Are Sometimes At Risk For Litigation.
d. All Are Correct.
Ans: D
Feedback
A Incorrect—Reserved Or Controlled Acts And The Administration Of Narcotics
Are Two Examples Of Nursing Actions Governed By The Law. A Nurse May
Think An
Action Is “Ethical,” But It May Not Be Legal. Nurses’ Decisions Sometimes
Have Untoward Consequences, And Errors Or Omissions May Lead To
Negligence Claims.
B Incorrect—Reserved Or Controlled Acts And The Administration Of Narcotics
Are Two Examples Of Nursing Actions Governed By The Law. A Nurse May
Think An Action Is “Ethical,” But It May Not Be Legal. Nurses’ Decisions
Sometimes Have
Untoward Consequences, And Errors Or Omissions May Lead To Negligence
Claims.
C Incorrect—Reserved Or Controlled Acts And The Administration Of Narcotics
Are Two Examples Of Nursing Actions Governed By The Law. A Nurse May
Think An
Action Is “Ethical,” But It May Not Be Legal. Nurses’ Decisions Sometimes
Have Untoward Consequences, And Errors Or Omissions May Lead To
Negligence Claims.
D Correct! Reserved Or Controlled Acts And The Administration Of Narcotics Are
Two Examples Of Nursing Actions Governed By The Law. A Nurse May Think
An Action Is “Ethical,” But It May Not Be Legal. Nurses’ Decisions Sometimes
Have Untoward Consequences, And Errors Or Omissions May Lead To
Negligence Claims.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Analysis