NSG 100 Ethical Legal Questions and
Answers Distinction level Exam
altruism - ANSWER-the selfless concern and actions for the benefit of someone else
assault - ANSWER-occurs when a client is made to feel fearful of harm or offensive
contact, such as being threatened with restraints
Autonomy - ANSWER-refers to the nurse's obligation to respect the client's right to
make their own decisions regarding their health care, including the right to refuse care
battery - ANSWER-an act that results in harm or injury to a client, such as illegally
restraining a client, touching the client inappropriately, or operating on the wrong body
part.
beneficence - ANSWER-refers to the nurse's obligation to minimize harm and practice
in a way that benefits the client. Beneficence also means going above what is required
code of ethics - ANSWER-refers to the ideals, duties, and obligations that nurses are
expected to uphold as members of the nursing profession
confidentiality - ANSWER-Not disclosing personal information without the person's
permission
durable power of attorny - ANSWER-a client can appoint an individual to make health
care decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so
ethical decision making - ANSWER-designed to help the nurse and interprofessional
team identify the ethical dilemma, consider all available options, and reach a solution
that best meets the needs of the client
ethical dilemmas - ANSWER-Nurses may be faced with client care scenarios that
involve a conflict of both ethics and values and that have no clear right or wrong solution
-can also occur when the personal values of the nurse are different from those of the
client
fidelity - ANSWER-refers to the nurse's obligation to demonstrate loyalty, to keep
promises, and to uphold commitments
Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 - ANSWER-provides protection
from such discrimination based on genetic testing results
Answers Distinction level Exam
altruism - ANSWER-the selfless concern and actions for the benefit of someone else
assault - ANSWER-occurs when a client is made to feel fearful of harm or offensive
contact, such as being threatened with restraints
Autonomy - ANSWER-refers to the nurse's obligation to respect the client's right to
make their own decisions regarding their health care, including the right to refuse care
battery - ANSWER-an act that results in harm or injury to a client, such as illegally
restraining a client, touching the client inappropriately, or operating on the wrong body
part.
beneficence - ANSWER-refers to the nurse's obligation to minimize harm and practice
in a way that benefits the client. Beneficence also means going above what is required
code of ethics - ANSWER-refers to the ideals, duties, and obligations that nurses are
expected to uphold as members of the nursing profession
confidentiality - ANSWER-Not disclosing personal information without the person's
permission
durable power of attorny - ANSWER-a client can appoint an individual to make health
care decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so
ethical decision making - ANSWER-designed to help the nurse and interprofessional
team identify the ethical dilemma, consider all available options, and reach a solution
that best meets the needs of the client
ethical dilemmas - ANSWER-Nurses may be faced with client care scenarios that
involve a conflict of both ethics and values and that have no clear right or wrong solution
-can also occur when the personal values of the nurse are different from those of the
client
fidelity - ANSWER-refers to the nurse's obligation to demonstrate loyalty, to keep
promises, and to uphold commitments
Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 - ANSWER-provides protection
from such discrimination based on genetic testing results
