Ethics of Nursing
Ethics - Correct Answers-The study of conduct and character. It is concerned with determining
what is good or valuable for individuals and society at large.
Values - Correct Answers-Personal beliefs about the worth of a given idea, attitude, custom, or
object that set standards that influence behavior.
Autonomy - Correct Answers-Commitment to include patients in decisions
Beneficence - Correct Answers-Taking positive actions to help others
Nonmaleficence - Correct Answers-Avoidance of harm or hurt
Justice - Correct Answers-Being fair
Fidelity - Correct Answers-Agreement to keep promises, being honest
Professional Nursing Code of Ethics - Correct Answers--A set of guiding principles that all
members of a profession accept
-Helps professional groups settle questions about practice behavior
-Includes advocacy, responsibility, accountability, and confidentiality
Ethics - Correct Answers-The study of conduct and character. It is concerned with determining
what is good or valuable for individuals and society at large.
Values - Correct Answers-Personal beliefs about the worth of a given idea, attitude, custom, or
object that set standards that influence behavior.
Autonomy - Correct Answers-Commitment to include patients in decisions
Beneficence - Correct Answers-Taking positive actions to help others
Nonmaleficence - Correct Answers-Avoidance of harm or hurt
Justice - Correct Answers-Being fair
Fidelity - Correct Answers-Agreement to keep promises, being honest
Professional Nursing Code of Ethics - Correct Answers--A set of guiding principles that all
members of a profession accept
-Helps professional groups settle questions about practice behavior
-Includes advocacy, responsibility, accountability, and confidentiality
