Question 1

A good ethical decision is one that:

Accepted Answer

A)  promotes the patient's need for autonomy whilst preserving the integrity of the team involved in the patient's care. 
B)  supports each family member whilst preserving the integrity of the patient. 
C)  is in the patient's best interest whilst preserving the integrity of the team involved in the patient's care. 
D)  is in the patient's best interest whilst preserving the integrity of all. 
A)  promotes the patient's need for autonomy whilst preserving the integrity of the team involved in the patient's care. 
B)  supports each family member whilst preserving the integrity of the patient. 
C)  is in the patient's best interest whilst preserving the integrity of the team involved in the patient's care. 
D)  is in the patient's best interest whilst preserving the integrity of all.

Question 2

An important strategy to enhance a nurse's ethical decisions and practice include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Honouring the client's wishes. 
B)  Being familiar with the nursing code of ethics. 
C)  Respecting the client's privacy and confidentiality. 
D)  Not disclosing any information to anyone. 
A)  Honouring the client's wishes. 
B)  Being familiar with the nursing code of ethics. 
C)  Respecting the client's privacy and confidentiality. 
D)  Not disclosing any information to anyone.

Question 3

A toddler who has just been admitted to the paediatric unit is crying and scared. No treatment has been initiated at this point. The nurse needs to start an IV and the parent asks, "Will this be painful to my child?" In practicing veracity, the nurse responds:

Accepted Answer

A)  "It shouldn't be too bad and I'll be quick." 
B)  "We'll take every care not to hurt your child." 
C)  "I won't lie to you. It may be easier for you if you step out until we get the line in." 
D)  "We do this all the time, so don't worry." 
A)  "It shouldn't be too bad and I'll be quick." 
B)  "We'll take every care not to hurt your child." 
C)  "I won't lie to you. It may be easier for you if you step out until we get the line in." 
D)  "We do this all the time, so don't worry."

Question 4

A student nurse accidentally left the call light outside the reach of an elderly client. Luckily, another nurse noticed the situation and was able to rectify the matter before something happened. The student responded: "I know better. I should've double-checked where the light was before I left the room." This student is demonstrating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Justice. 
B)  Fidelity. 
C)  Accountability. 
D)  Responsibility. 
A)  Justice. 
B)  Fidelity. 
C)  Accountability. 
D)  Responsibility.

Exam 5: Values, Ethics and Advocacy

A good ethical decision is one that:

An important strategy to enhance a nurse's ethical decisions and practice include which of the following?

A toddler who has just been admitted to the paediatric unit is crying and scared. No treatment has been initiated at this point. The nurse needs to start an IV and the parent asks, "Will this be painful to my child?" In practicing veracity, the nurse responds:

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