Question 1

How can values be acquired?

Accepted Answer

A)   by challenging dilemmas faced in professional or personal lives
B)   through the determination of genetic and hereditary influences
C)   by openly expressing our ideals to other people
D)   in both conscious and unconscious ways throughout our lives D

Question 2

A nurse informs her supervisor that she holds the belief that abortions should not be performed and finds conflict working on a unit where they are performed. Which of the following terms best describes this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)   societal values
B)   incongruent values
C)   overt values
D)   values clarification D

Question 3

What should nurses be aware of when working with patients regarding health care decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)   personal and patient values
B)   moral development and perceptions
C)   conflicting values and priorities
D)   institutional values and influence A

Question 4

Which of the following statements best summarizes moral autonomy?

Accepted Answer

A)   actions to remove harms or to simply improve the situation of others
B)   the attempt to think clearly and consistently about matters of concern
C)   the ability to independently choose right or wrong, without any outside influence
D)   the process of examining the impact of personal values, beliefs, and experiences

Question 5

When the values of the nurse and those of the institution are different, which of the following will the nurse likely experience?

Accepted Answer

A)   incongruencies with personal values
B)   judgment of values being imposed
C)   divergence of moral beliefs and restraints
D)   commitment to develop more awareness

Question 6

When a patient is unable to clearly articulate their values, what is most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   It may result in distress and feelings of marginalization.
B)   It may result in frustration and negatively affect care.
C)   It may result in an unwillingness to seek healthcare advice.
D)   It may result in confusion and inadequate decision-making.

Question 7

What is the correct terminology for the process of becoming more conscious of and expressing what we value or consider worthy?

Accepted Answer

A)   journalling
B)   values clarification
C)   overt values
D)   values conflict

Question 8

How can values best be defined?

Accepted Answer

A)   as principles of right or wrong
B)   as ideals, beliefs, customs, and modes of conduct
C)   as self-knowledge and the willingness to express that awareness
D)   as reflections upon and evaluations of one's own experiences

Question 9

In what way can keeping a journal or diary of experiences in work situations be a useful tool for a nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)   to develop awareness and gain insight into personal values
B)   to identify negative actions and interpretations that need to be reinforced
C)   to identify challenging situations and apply alternative responses
D)   to develop and monitor professional reactions in situations

Question 10

What is the correct terminology for values that are implicit in expectations of an institution, but not in set out writing?

Accepted Answer

A)   formal values
B)   covert values
C)   integral values
D)   overt values

Question 11

What is the correct term for the attribute of maintaining and articulating consistent values and beliefs over time?

Accepted Answer

A)   personal values
B)   authenticity
C)   moral thought
D)   implicit values

Question 12

What does the axiology branch of philosophy study?

Accepted Answer

A)   ethics
B)   mathematics
C)   awareness
D)   values

Question 13

What is an institution's mission statement a reflection of?

Accepted Answer

A)   overt values
B)   formal values
C)   covert values
D)   integral values

Question 14

A nurse used to love her job but now frequently exhibits anger, dissatisfaction, frustration, and poor work performance. What may she be experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)   moral awareness
B)   moral thought
C)   moral distress
D)   moral values

Question 15

A female patient is hospitalized with traumatic injuries caused by a vehicular collision. Her daughter, who was killed in the accident, was taken to the same hospital. The patient, who had been driving the vehicle, constantly asks the nurse about her daughter. The orthopedic surgeon has told the nurse not to tell the patient about the death of her daughter. The orthopedic surgeon does not give the nurse any reason for these instructions. The nurse expresses concern to the nurse manager, who says that the orthopedic surgeon will decide when the patient should be told. However, the nurse is not comfortable with this and wonders what should be done. Which of the following terms best describes this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)   incongruent values
B)   values conflict
C)   overt values
D)   societal values

Exam 4: Values Clarification