Exam 2: Professional Ethics and Values

An RN cared for a state senator during the day shift.Later that day he was having dinner with friends when the news mentioned the senator had been hospitalized.The RN's friends asked if he knew what was wrong with the senator.Which ethical principle should the RN consider when replying?

Although technology has seen many advances, which two ethical principles may be in conflict because of technology?

Which of the following best describes the ethical concept of values?

A unit director at a local hospital knows even leadership may face ethical dilemmas.Which of the following should the director take into consideration when dealing with an employee who is incompetent?

Which of the following statements about ethical principles and laws is true?

A registered nurse (RN) is caring for a patient who is one of Jehovah's Witnesses and has refused a blood transfusion even though her hemoglobin is dangerously low.After providing information about all the alternatives available and risks and benefits of each, the health-care provider allows the patient to determine which course of treatment she would prefer.The RN knows this is an example of which ethical principle?

An RN knows that sometimes, when working through an ethical dilemma, the decision makers are unable to arrive at a mutually agreed upon decision.Which of the following is a reason why an agreement cannot be reached?

An RN's current patient and family have presented her with an ethical dilemma.What is the first step the RN should take to find a workable solution to the problem?

Which of the following best describes intrinsic values?

When considering virtue ethics, which of the following is true?

Which of the following statements is true regarding nursing ethics?

An RN is working through an ethical dilemma involving a patient on his unit.He has just identified the decision makers involved.Which step best describes the current stage the RN is working through?

Values are learned through which of the following methods?

A recent ethical issue has resulted in uneasiness and discomfort for several nurses on a unit.The unit manager has decided to discuss the issues at the next team meeting.The situation has resulted in which of the following for some of the nurses?

An RN recognizes which of the following as a primary goal of nursing?