NUR 221 Test 5 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
difference between morals and ethics - CORRECT ANSWER - morals refers to private,
personal, or group standards of right and wrong
Ethics: the study of a system of moral principles and standards, or the process of using them to
decide your conduct and actions
refers to the application of ethical principles to every aspect of healthcare - CORRECT
ANSWER - bioethics
difference between moral distress and moral outrage - CORRECT ANSWER - moral
distress can occur when nurses *themselves* are unable to act as moral agents
moral outrage is when they perceive that *others* are behaving immorally
a nurse may respond to moral outrage by becoming a whistleblower: - CORRECT
ANSWER - a person who reveals information about practices of others that are perceived
as wrong, fraudulent, corrupt, illegal, or a detriment to the health, safety, and welfare of the
clients they serve
ideals, beliefs, customs, modes of conduct, qualities, or goals that are highly prized or preferred
by individuals, groups, or society - CORRECT ANSWER - values
something that one accepts as true - CORRECT ANSWER - belief
Concern for the welfare and well-being of others.
reflected by the nurse's concern for the welfare of patients, other nurses, and other healthcare
providers.
,Includes patient advocacy. - CORRECT ANSWER - altruism
The ________________________ states that an act must result in the greatest good (positive
benefit) for the greatest number of people - CORRECT ANSWER - principle of utility
the right of competent patients to decide whether to agree to a proposed treatment - CORRECT
ANSWER - informed consent
The principle of nonmaleficence is the twofold duty to: - CORRECT ANSWER - (1) do
no harm and to (2) prevent harm
the duty to tell the truth - CORRECT ANSWER - Veracity
Malpractice suits consider this type of justice when they decide how much money to award a
victim for being harmed - CORRECT ANSWER - compensatory justice
____________ Justice is important in processes that require ranking or ordering.
For example, institutional policies are written to ensure that the same procedures apply to all
clients or employees in the same way - CORRECT ANSWER - procedural
requires fair distribution of both benefits and burdens
involves allocating resources (transplants) and fair access to care (equal health care access) -
CORRECT ANSWER - distributive justice
a situation in which a choice must be made between two equally undesirable actions. There is no
clearly right or wrong option. - CORRECT ANSWER - ethical dilemma
, Use the MORAL model when working through an ethical dilemma: - CORRECT
ANSWER - *Massage the dilemma* : identify issues and opinions of both sides and find
info gaps
*Outline the options*
*Resolve the dilemma*
*Act by applying the chosen option*
*Look back and evaluate*
Nurse practice acts (NPAs) are examples of ____________ law - CORRECT ANSWER -
statutory
The board of nursing creates rules and regulations that define and expand on the provisions in the
NPA necessary to ensure compliance with its statutory mission—to regulate the practice of
nursing - CORRECT ANSWER - administrative law
requires healthcare facilities to provide emergency medical treatment to patients who seek
healthcare in the emergency department (ED), regardless of their ability to pay, legal status, or
citizenship status - CORRECT ANSWER - The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor
Act (EMTALA)
A ____________ ____________ is prepared by an alert and oriented (competent) individual and
gives directions to others about the person's wishes regarding life-prolonging treatments if he
becomes unable to make those decisions - CORRECT ANSWER - living will
A ____________________ for healthcare identifies a person (called the surrogate decision
maker) who will make healthcare decisions in the event the client is unable to do so - CORRECT
ANSWER - durable power of attorney (DPOA)
statutory laws passed by each state's legislative body that define the practice of nursing
Regulate nursing practice to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
difference between morals and ethics - CORRECT ANSWER - morals refers to private,
personal, or group standards of right and wrong
Ethics: the study of a system of moral principles and standards, or the process of using them to
decide your conduct and actions
refers to the application of ethical principles to every aspect of healthcare - CORRECT
ANSWER - bioethics
difference between moral distress and moral outrage - CORRECT ANSWER - moral
distress can occur when nurses *themselves* are unable to act as moral agents
moral outrage is when they perceive that *others* are behaving immorally
a nurse may respond to moral outrage by becoming a whistleblower: - CORRECT
ANSWER - a person who reveals information about practices of others that are perceived
as wrong, fraudulent, corrupt, illegal, or a detriment to the health, safety, and welfare of the
clients they serve
ideals, beliefs, customs, modes of conduct, qualities, or goals that are highly prized or preferred
by individuals, groups, or society - CORRECT ANSWER - values
something that one accepts as true - CORRECT ANSWER - belief
Concern for the welfare and well-being of others.
reflected by the nurse's concern for the welfare of patients, other nurses, and other healthcare
providers.
,Includes patient advocacy. - CORRECT ANSWER - altruism
The ________________________ states that an act must result in the greatest good (positive
benefit) for the greatest number of people - CORRECT ANSWER - principle of utility
the right of competent patients to decide whether to agree to a proposed treatment - CORRECT
ANSWER - informed consent
The principle of nonmaleficence is the twofold duty to: - CORRECT ANSWER - (1) do
no harm and to (2) prevent harm
the duty to tell the truth - CORRECT ANSWER - Veracity
Malpractice suits consider this type of justice when they decide how much money to award a
victim for being harmed - CORRECT ANSWER - compensatory justice
____________ Justice is important in processes that require ranking or ordering.
For example, institutional policies are written to ensure that the same procedures apply to all
clients or employees in the same way - CORRECT ANSWER - procedural
requires fair distribution of both benefits and burdens
involves allocating resources (transplants) and fair access to care (equal health care access) -
CORRECT ANSWER - distributive justice
a situation in which a choice must be made between two equally undesirable actions. There is no
clearly right or wrong option. - CORRECT ANSWER - ethical dilemma
, Use the MORAL model when working through an ethical dilemma: - CORRECT
ANSWER - *Massage the dilemma* : identify issues and opinions of both sides and find
info gaps
*Outline the options*
*Resolve the dilemma*
*Act by applying the chosen option*
*Look back and evaluate*
Nurse practice acts (NPAs) are examples of ____________ law - CORRECT ANSWER -
statutory
The board of nursing creates rules and regulations that define and expand on the provisions in the
NPA necessary to ensure compliance with its statutory mission—to regulate the practice of
nursing - CORRECT ANSWER - administrative law
requires healthcare facilities to provide emergency medical treatment to patients who seek
healthcare in the emergency department (ED), regardless of their ability to pay, legal status, or
citizenship status - CORRECT ANSWER - The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor
Act (EMTALA)
A ____________ ____________ is prepared by an alert and oriented (competent) individual and
gives directions to others about the person's wishes regarding life-prolonging treatments if he
becomes unable to make those decisions - CORRECT ANSWER - living will
A ____________________ for healthcare identifies a person (called the surrogate decision
maker) who will make healthcare decisions in the event the client is unable to do so - CORRECT
ANSWER - durable power of attorney (DPOA)
statutory laws passed by each state's legislative body that define the practice of nursing
Regulate nursing practice to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.
