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Exam 1: NR226 / NR 226 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Fundamentals: Patient Care | Review Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Ethics Answer: Is the study of right and wrong applied to questions of correct behavior. Behavior is interpreted as responsible or irresponsible when judged against agreed upon aspects of universal fairness. In theory, ethical principles apply to all actions Question: Moral Answer: Describes the value an individual or group attaches to right and wrong. It is these values, or morals, that influence not only their own behavior, but how they interpret the behavior of others. Influenced by a variety of factors including family, culture, religion, and education, morals have an element of subjectivity and preference.

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Exam 1: NR226 / NR 226 (Latest
Update ) Fundamentals:
Patient Care | Review Questions
and Answers | 100% Correct |
Grade A - Chamberlain

Question:
Ethics
Answer:
Is the study of right and wrong applied to questions of correct behavior.
Behavior is interpreted as responsible or irresponsible when judged against
agreed upon aspects of universal fairness. In theory, ethical principles apply
to all actions




Question:
Moral
Answer:
Describes the value an individual or group attaches to right and wrong.
It is these values, or morals, that influence not only their own behavior, but
how they interpret the behavior of others. Influenced by a variety of factors
including family, culture, religion, and education, morals have an element of
subjectivity and preference.

,Question:
Deontology
Answer:
searches for the right or wrong based on fidelity, truth, and justice




Question:
Utilitarianism
Answer:
aims to achieve the best outcome for the greatest number of people.




Question:
Key Steps in the Resolution of an Ethical Dilemma
Answer:
Ask the Question: Is this an ethical dilemma?
Gather information relevant to the case.
Clarify values.
Verbalize the problem.
Identify possible courses of action.
Negotiate a plan.
Evaluate the plan over time.

,Question:
Statutory Law
Answer:
Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures is civil or criminal




Question:
Civil law
Answer:
Protects the rights of individuals by settling disputes between citizens.




Question:
Nurse Practice Acts
Answer:
Defines nursing standards that must be met within individual states.




Question:
Criminal law
Answer:
Defines offenses and punishments for those who threaten, harm, or endanger
society.

, Question:
Case law:
Answer:
Decisions made based on previous court cases.




Question:
Emancipated minors
Answer:
those who are designated emancipated by a court order; are married,
divorced, or widowed; or are in active military service. they may legally
consent to medical care in all situations.




Question:
Unemancipated minors
Answer:
may consent to medical treatment if they meet certain criteria, including
pregnancy, if they are the custodian for their own child, and when seeking
treatment for a sexually transmitted infection, substance use, or mental
health as an outpatient.

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