QUESTIONS & ANSWERS UPDATED 2024 -2025
The initial Nursing Code of Ethics was based upon which work?
A. The Bill of Rights
B. The Nightingale Pledge
C. The Hippocratic Oath
D. The International Council of Nurses ANS -B. The Nightingale Pledge
Which ethical principle deals with ensuring truthfulness and commitment?
A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
C. Justice
D. Veracity ANS -D. Veracity
Rationale:
Veracity is the requirement to tell the truth. It also requires that intentional misleading or deception
of the patient to influence decisions is not done.
Autonomy examines the individual's personal right to make decisions concerning themselves.
Beneficence asks the
question of who benefits from the action(s) taken by
others.
Justice examines who will be vulnerable in any actions taken.