Exam 21: Ethics and the Profession of Nursing

To which of the following does the term "principlism" refer?

On the day shift, a nurse is trying to complete her three morning wound dressings. The nurse has contracted with Client A to do this procedure and received a verbal consent that she could do it. Half way through the dressing change, however, the client rather abruptly tells the nurse that she wants the nurse to stop. What should the nurse do in this situation?

There are many known ethical theories that assist us in sorting through ethical challenges. Which of the following are the names of these theories? (Select all that apply.)

Which principle is being reflected when an individual utilizes self-governance and control over decision making concerning oneself?

What is the term for the field of inquiry into the norms and values of the nursing profession?

Which of the following statements best defines ethics?

Which state is a nurse said to be in when she is experiencing an emotional response caused by not being able to do what she believes to be the "right" thing?

Which of the following is required for client consent to be considered valid?

Which principle is the basis of the duty to do no harm to clients?

What are the ethical theories that consider the most important moral obligation to be maximization of positive outcomes and minimization of negative outcomes?

What influences encouraged the emergence of nursing ethics?

Which of the following is an important fiduciary duty for nurses?

Which principle is being reflected when a nurse is committed to promoting the welfare of the client?

Which of the following may result from a client's end-of-life ethical dilemma?

Which of the following terms refers to our beliefs and traditions about right and wrong behaviour?

In Canada, what is the broad legal document in which ethical approaches to health care are embedded?

What is the name of a document that contains the wishes of the client to be carried out when they are no longer competent?

Which of the following statements best describes moral issues?

On night shift, a nurse has been asked to get a consent signed by a client for a surgical procedure that will occur the following morning. The doctor had been in earlier to talk to the client about the procedure and the relevant information pertaining to it. However, the doctor was too busy and asked the nurse to get the consent signed. The nurse obtains the client's signature and places the consent in the chart. In the morning, right before it is time for the nurse to go home, the client calls her into the room and states, "I don't want to have that surgery done today. I have changed my mind." What should the nurse do in this situation?

What kind of situation is said to arise when there is no clear answer to the question, "What should we do?"