NU404 Week 3 Quiz Latest 2018 December

NU404 Concepts and Challenges in Professional Practice

Week 3 Quiz

Question 1Give at least 3 reasons that RNs have a Code of Ethics (ANA) in nursing:

RNs have a code of Ethics to help us adhere to important standards and values.

The ANA Code of Ethics helps us provide quality care in difficult times and situations.

Question 2When a nurse is making an ethical decision define the key factors that enter into that decision-making process (cite at least 5 factors):

the patients best interest

no harm is being done

Question 3Define the 2 ethical terms listed below:

2.1. Beneficence

2.2. Nonmaleficence

Question 4As a nurse what are your major obligations in ethical decision-making?

Question 5The ethical principles that a nurse uses in her/his practice are typically derived from 5 sources.  Identify them:

Question 6Define fidelity in ethical terms and give a brief example in nursing practice:

Question 7What are key resources available to you when dealing with ethical issues or dilemmas?

Question 8Why is the ethical value of autonomy important to the nursing profession?