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NR 222 Exam 2 QuestionsWhat are some of nursing's core professional values? - ANS Responsibility
Confidentiality
Advocacy
Accountability
Which organization is responsible for nursing's code of ethics? - ANS American Nurses Association
The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics is a contract between nurses and ___________, and
that contract is relevant in any situation. The code is __________ in any setting. - ANS Society; Non-
negotiable
Define advocacy as a nursing core value - ANS The act or process of supporting a cause or proposal.
Nurses instinctively advocate for their patients, in their workplaces, and in their communities.
Define Responsibility as a nursing core value - ANS An obligation to perform required professional
activities at a level commensurate with one's education and in compliance with applicable laws and
standards; the opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without
authorizations; refers to the blameworthiness or praiseworthiness that one bears for one's conduct
or the performance of duties. It is often expressed as liability for one's actions and may be
apportioned in degree based on circumstances.
Define Accountability as a nursing core value - ANS To be answerable to oneself and others for one's
own choices, decisions, and actions as measured against a standard such as that established by the
Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretative Statements
Define Confidentiality as a nursing core value - ANS The nondisclosure of patient secrets or
information without patient authorization
What core value is demonstrated?
The nurse agrees to provide the client with pain medication in 15 minutes. The nurse returns to the
client's room at the designated time with the medication. - ANS Responsibility
,What core value is demonstrated?
The nurse arrives for the shift to discover that two nurses are out sick and have not been replaced.
The nurse contacts the supervisor for additional help caring for clients. - ANS Accountability
What core value is demonstrated?
The client does not want to receive a blood transfusion that has been prescribed, so the nurse
contacts the healthcare provider. - ANS Advocacy
What core value is demonstrated?
A healthcare provider who is not caring for the client calls and requests information about the
client's neighbor. The nurse refuses to provide information. - ANS Confidentiality
What is the primary focus of Provisions 1 through 3 of the code of ethics? - ANS Direct client care
Commitments of the nurse
What is the primary focus of Provisions 4 through 6 of the code of ethics? - ANS ethical environment,
the individual nurse's responsibility and accountability in nursing practice, and the promotion of
safe, quality healthcare.
What is the primary focus of Provisions 7 through 9 of the code of ethics? - ANS the expanded duties
of the nurse and the profession in advancing nursing and healthcare nationally and globally.
Which part of Provision 1 addresses lateral violence, nurse bullying, and incivility? - ANS
Relationships With Colleagues and Others
The client tells the nurse they are afraid to speak up regarding a desire to stop chemotherapy
treatment and end future care for fear of upsetting family members. Which principle in the nursing
code of ethics ensures that the nurse will support the client's decision? - ANS Advocacy
Nina's colleagues politely express that the client is too young to make this type of decision. However,
Nina knows that every client should be treated with respect despite personal attributes (age), health
, status, and situation. Nina worries that her colleagues are violating part of Provison 1— - ANS
Respect for Human Dignity
The situation has escalated and the family is now demanding to speak with Nina's supervisor. Which
solution to this dilemma might Nina suggest? - ANS Request a care conference with the healthcare
provider, client, and family.
The family requests to review the client's medical records stating, "We are the parents and we have
a right to know what is happening." What is the best action for Nina to take? - ANS Ask the client if
the family has permission to view the medical records.
After applying concepts from the Code of Ethics for Nurses to resolve this ethical dilemma, Nina
understands that nursing care is shaped by what? - ANS client preferences, needs, values, and
choices
The nurse has become aware of missing narcotics in the client care area. Which ethical principle
obligates the nurse to report the missing medications? - ANS Responsibility
What does provision 7 cover? - ANS requires that nurses study research and use scholarly inquiry to
advance the profession
"The nurse, in all roles and settings, advances the profession through research and scholarly inquiry,
professional standards development, and the generation of both nursing and health policy"
Which part of Provision 7 encourages professional collaboration to promote change? - ANS
Contributions through nursing and health policy development
Larry is helping to orient a new graduate and wants to discuss the definition of nursing. Where could
Larry find the most common definitions of nursing? - ANS International Council of Nurses
American Nurses Association
Identify which publication the statement represents
Describes the competence level of nursing practice using critical thinking - ANS Standards of Practice
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