Code of Ethics for Nursing Exam 2026 Questions and Answers

Code of Ethics for Nursing Exam 2026
Questions and Answers

Purpose - Correct answer--statement of ethical obligations and duties of every

individual who enters the nursing profession




-The professions non negotiable ethical standards




-Expression of nursing own understanding of its commitment to society

9 provisions - Correct answer--1st three describe the most fundamental values and

commitments of the nurse




-2nd three describe boundaries of duty and loyalty




-3rd three address aspects of duties beyond individual patient encounters


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, Ethical - Correct answer-refers to reasons for decisions about how one ought to act

Moral - Correct answer-more aligned with personal belief and cultural values

Principles of Ethics - Correct answer--Autonomy

-Beneficence

-Nonmaleficence

-Futility

-Paternalism

-Justice

Autonomy - Correct answer-Personal choice

-ANA DEFINITION: agreement to respect another's right to self-determine a

course of action; support of independent decision making




-In Provision 1 of Code of Ethics for Nurses




-examples - advanced directives, informed consent

value of autonomy - Correct answer--Individual voice heard
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