ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES IN CANADIAN
NURSING 4TH EDITION KEATING’S TEST BANK
ALL CHAPTERS 1 – 12
, Ethical and Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing 4th Edition
Keating’s Test Bank
CH 01: An Introduction to the Ethics and the Law: A Perspective for nursesKeatings:
Ethical & Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing, 4th Edition
MULTIPLE
CHOICE:-
1. Which of the following mandates that nursing attendant have a basic understanding of the
Canadian legalsystem?
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
ACCURATE ANSWER
A
Reasoning:-
A Right! Provincial and territorial regulatory bodies, have certain requirements
related to professional nurses’ knowledge/skill, which includes knowledge of the
legal
system.
B Wrong--—The Supreme Court, which is the final court of appeal in Canada, is
not involved in the regulation of health care professionals.
C Wrong--—Labour unions do not focus on nursing standards and knowledge;
rather, they represent the collective bargaining rights of professional nurses.
D Wrong--—This Act is relevant to nursing in that it regulates the prescribing,
dispensing, and handling of drugs. It does not mandate the knowledge
professional nurses
require about the legal system.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive level: Comprehension
2. Identify one of the reasons why nursing attendant need to have an understanding of ethics.
a. Nursing attendant do not share the same perspectives regarding health care with
other healthcare professionals.
b. Morality and care are at the heart of nursing practice.
c. Ethics provides a clear answer to nursing attendant regarding the correct course of action.
d. Convincing family members of compassionate courses of action is best done by
professional nurses.
ACCURATE ANSWER
B
Reasoning:-
A Wrong--—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 Right! One reason for nursing attendant studying ethics is that morality and care
are at the
heart of nursing practice.
,C Wrong--—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 professional
nurse– client or professional nurse–client relationship. Ethical theories and
frameworks can
assist/guide nursing attendant as they consider multiple options to choose the best
or the
, least wrong course of action.
D Wrong--—Nursing attendant as members of the health care team are in a strong
position tosupport families. They respect the values and beliefs of clients and
families andsupport them in decision making regarding the right course of action.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive level: Synthesis
3. Why is it advantageous for nursing attendant to have knowledge of ethical theories and
principles?
a. Ethical theories encourage nursing attendant to critique others’ points of view.
b. Nursing attendant are able to justify and defend their positions on a situation.
c. Ethical theories help nursing attendant explain to the rest of the team why
nursing attendant have a greater understanding of the client’s perspective.
d. This knowledge allows nursing attendant to convince clients to choose comfort
measuresonly.
ACCURATE ANSWER B
Reasoning:-
A Wrong--—Ethics encourages nursing attendant to respect the values of others and
assists inunderstanding opposing points of view. Ethics offers tools to nursing
attendant to respectfully argue in favour of their positions while respecting the
perspectives
of others.
B Right! When views differ, ethical theories help clarify one’s position and make
arguments in support of it. Nursing attendant ensure that all relevant information
is sharedwith the team and the client.
C Wrong--—The perspective of all team members is important and is based on the
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D Wrong--—This approach is paternalistic. Nursing attendant and the health care
team, whilerespecting a person’s autonomy, support him or her in making
decisions about
what is best in a particular context. This includes ensuring that clients are aware
of all the options available to them.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive level: Comprehension
4. Why must nursing attendant be familiar with the legal system?
a. Some nursing actions are governed by the law.
b. Professional nurses’ decisions may not be supported by the law.
c. Nursing attendant are sometimes at risk for litigation.
d. All are correct.
ACCURATE ANSWER D
Reasoning:-
A Wrong--—Reserved or controlled acts and the administration of narcotics are
two examples of nursing actions governed by the law. A professional nurse
may think an
action is “ethical,” but it may not be legal. Professional nurses’ decisions
sometimes have untoward consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to
negligence claims.
B Wrong--—Reserved or controlled acts and the administration of narcotics are
two examples of nursing actions governed by the law. A professional nurse
may think an action is “ethical,” but it may not be legal. Professional nurses’
decisions sometimes have
NURSING 4TH EDITION KEATING’S TEST BANK
ALL CHAPTERS 1 – 12
, Ethical and Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing 4th Edition
Keating’s Test Bank
CH 01: An Introduction to the Ethics and the Law: A Perspective for nursesKeatings:
Ethical & Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing, 4th Edition
MULTIPLE
CHOICE:-
1. Which of the following mandates that nursing attendant have a basic understanding of the
Canadian legalsystem?
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
ACCURATE ANSWER
A
Reasoning:-
A Right! Provincial and territorial regulatory bodies, have certain requirements
related to professional nurses’ knowledge/skill, which includes knowledge of the
legal
system.
B Wrong--—The Supreme Court, which is the final court of appeal in Canada, is
not involved in the regulation of health care professionals.
C Wrong--—Labour unions do not focus on nursing standards and knowledge;
rather, they represent the collective bargaining rights of professional nurses.
D Wrong--—This Act is relevant to nursing in that it regulates the prescribing,
dispensing, and handling of drugs. It does not mandate the knowledge
professional nurses
require about the legal system.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive level: Comprehension
2. Identify one of the reasons why nursing attendant need to have an understanding of ethics.
a. Nursing attendant do not share the same perspectives regarding health care with
other healthcare professionals.
b. Morality and care are at the heart of nursing practice.
c. Ethics provides a clear answer to nursing attendant regarding the correct course of action.
d. Convincing family members of compassionate courses of action is best done by
professional nurses.
ACCURATE ANSWER
B
Reasoning:-
A Wrong--—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 Right! One reason for nursing attendant studying ethics is that morality and care
are at the
heart of nursing practice.
,C Wrong--—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 professional
nurse– client or professional nurse–client relationship. Ethical theories and
frameworks can
assist/guide nursing attendant as they consider multiple options to choose the best
or the
, least wrong course of action.
D Wrong--—Nursing attendant as members of the health care team are in a strong
position tosupport families. They respect the values and beliefs of clients and
families andsupport them in decision making regarding the right course of action.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive level: Synthesis
3. Why is it advantageous for nursing attendant to have knowledge of ethical theories and
principles?
a. Ethical theories encourage nursing attendant to critique others’ points of view.
b. Nursing attendant are able to justify and defend their positions on a situation.
c. Ethical theories help nursing attendant explain to the rest of the team why
nursing attendant have a greater understanding of the client’s perspective.
d. This knowledge allows nursing attendant to convince clients to choose comfort
measuresonly.
ACCURATE ANSWER B
Reasoning:-
A Wrong--—Ethics encourages nursing attendant to respect the values of others and
assists inunderstanding opposing points of view. Ethics offers tools to nursing
attendant to respectfully argue in favour of their positions while respecting the
perspectives
of others.
B Right! When views differ, ethical theories help clarify one’s position and make
arguments in support of it. Nursing attendant ensure that all relevant information
is sharedwith the team and the client.
C Wrong--—The perspective of all team members is important and is based on the
unique relationships eTacEhSnTuB
rsA
eNhaKsSwEitL
hLthEeRp.
atC
ieO
ntMor client.
D Wrong--—This approach is paternalistic. Nursing attendant and the health care
team, whilerespecting a person’s autonomy, support him or her in making
decisions about
what is best in a particular context. This includes ensuring that clients are aware
of all the options available to them.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive level: Comprehension
4. Why must nursing attendant be familiar with the legal system?
a. Some nursing actions are governed by the law.
b. Professional nurses’ decisions may not be supported by the law.
c. Nursing attendant are sometimes at risk for litigation.
d. All are correct.
ACCURATE ANSWER D
Reasoning:-
A Wrong--—Reserved or controlled acts and the administration of narcotics are
two examples of nursing actions governed by the law. A professional nurse
may think an
action is “ethical,” but it may not be legal. Professional nurses’ decisions
sometimes have untoward consequences, and errors or omissions may lead to
negligence claims.
B Wrong--—Reserved or controlled acts and the administration of narcotics are
two examples of nursing actions governed by the law. A professional nurse
may think an action is “ethical,” but it may not be legal. Professional nurses’
decisions sometimes have
