BSNC 1020 Final Exam Questions And 100% Correct Answers
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value - CORRECT ANSWER- a strong personal belief and an ideal that a person or
group (such as nurses) believes to have merit
ethics - CORRECT ANSWER- the study of the philosophical ideals of right and wrong
behaviour based on what one thinks one ought (or ought not) to do
what does "ethics" com...
BSNC 1020 Final Exam Questions And
100% Correct Answers
value - CORRECT ANSWER- a strong personal belief and an ideal that a person or
group (such as nurses) believes to have merit
ethics - CORRECT ANSWER- the study of the philosophical ideals of right and wrong
behaviour based on what one thinks one ought (or ought not) to do
what does "ethics" commonly refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER- the values and
standards that individuals and professions strive to uphold
-ex: health care ethics, nursing ethics
What does the national code of ethics offer nurses and other health care providers? -
CORRECT ANSWER- guidelines for responding to difficult situations that occur in
practice
What does the national code of ethics demonstrate to the public? - CORRECT
ANSWER- an overview of professional practice standards
Who publishes the code of ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER- CNA (Canadian Nurses
Association)
How often do revisions of the code of ethics normally occur? - CORRECT ANSWER-
every 5-7 yrs
What does the code of ethics outline for nurses? - CORRECT ANSWER- professional
values and ethical commitments to their patients and the communities they serve
What are 3 things nurses need to manage difficult situations? - CORRECT ANSWER-
1. a keen awareness of their values and of their patients
2. a good understanding of ethics
3. a sound approach to ethical decision making
Where should students refer to to create and maintain a growth and development
competency portfolio? - CORRECT ANSWER- the CASN (Canadian Association of
Schools of Nursing)
What is the CASN (Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing)? - CORRECT
ANSWER- A national nursing education framework with nursing ethics competencies
What 4 things do values reflect? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1. cultural influences
2. social influences
,3. relationships
4. personal needs
In the context of beliefs about morality, what do values generate? - CORRECT
ANSWER- rights and duties
in nursing, value statements express broad ideals of nursing care and establish
reasonable directions for practice. True of False? - CORRECT ANSWER- true
What are the CNA Code of Ethics for RN's 7 values? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.
providing safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care
2. promoting health and well-being
3. promoting and respecting informed decision making
4. preserving dignity
5. maintaining privacy and confidentiality
6. promoting justice
7. being accountable
Is the code of ethics also an regulatory tool? - CORRECT ANSWER- yes.
Nursing in Canada is a self-regulating profession; thus nurses are bound to a code of
ethics as part of a regulatory process that serves and protects the public
What domains of nursing practice is the code of ethics intended for with nurses? -
CORRECT ANSWER- all contexts and domains of nursing practice:
-clinical practice
-education
-administration
-research and policy
and are at all levels of decision making
Is the code of ethics based on a particular philosophy or ethical theory? - CORRECT
ANSWER- No, it arises from different schools of thought
What do these "different schools of thought" include? (list 6) - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.
relational ethics
2. an ethic of care
3. principle-based ethics
4. feminist ethics
5. virtue ethics
6. values
Who is the code of ethics developed by and for who? - CORRECT ANSWER-
developed by nurses for nurses
, the code of ethics has a practical orientation supported by what theory? - CORRECT
ANSWER- theoretical diversity
What is a means for:
-self-evaluation
-feedback
-peer review
and a basis for:
-advocacy - CORRECT ANSWER- the code of ethics
What promotes lively diaglogue and debate and creates a greater awareness of and
engagement with ethical issues among nurses in Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER-
periodic revisions
What is concerned with how broad societal issues affect health and well-being? -
CORRECT ANSWER- nursing ethics
Is a nurses endeavor to maintain an awareness of aspects of social justice that affect
the social determinants of health and well-being and to advocate for improvements a
part of nurses' regulated responsibilities? - CORRECT ANSWER- No, but they are part
of ethical practice and are important educational and motivational tools for all nurses
The code is organized into 2 parts, what are they? - CORRECT ANSWER- part 1:
nursing values and ethical responsibilities
part 2: ethical endeavours related to broad societal issues
What does part one of the code of ethics describe? - CORRECT ANSWER- the ethical
responsibilities central to ethical nursing practice articulate through seven primary
values and responsibilty statements
What does part two of the code of ethics describe? - CORRECT ANSWER- activities
nurses can undertake to address social inequities
Are the 7 primary values related? Do they overlap? - CORRECT ANSWER- Yes and
yes
If values are in conflict, or when nurses need to think through an ethical situation, what
may they find helpful to use for guidance? - CORRECT ANSWER- an ethics model
-this will provide guidance for:
-ethical reflection
-questioning
-decision-making
Is the system of law compatible with the values in the code of ethics? - CORRECT
ANSWER- no, the law and ethics remain distinct
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