NR222 EDAPT Ethical Principles in
Nursing
Legal issues reference ______ that are typically _______. Ethics is _____ than the law
an refers to _____ and character. - answer Laws
Concrete
Broader
Behavior
A nurse reports suspicious co-worker behavior to the nurse manager. What ethical
principle is the nurse demonstrating? – answer Nonmaleficence
When attempting to resolve ethical issues, nurses should use the ________ - answer
Code of Ethics
Mr. Smith refuses to take a narcotic for pain, stating the medication makes him too
sleepy. The nurse ensures that the client has all the information necessary to make this
decision and accepts the client's choice.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario - answer Autonomy
Nurse Johnson offers to help a coworker who is overwhelmed with a new admission.
This action ensures that the client is cared for as quickly as possible.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario - answerBeneficence
Ms. Martin is at risk of falling after surgery. The nurse puts fall prevention protocols into
place to avoid injury to the client.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario - answerNonmaleficence
Nurse Miller provides excellent care to two clients, one of whom is very wealthy with
health insurance and the other who is experiencing homelessness.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario - answerJustice
Nurse Chen promises the client to return in 30 minutes to assist with bathing and
dressing. At the appointed time, the nurse returns to help the client.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario - answerFidelity
Steven Wilcox, a registered nurse, is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with
terminal cancer. Both the client and their family are from a culture that considers talking
openly about death and dying to be unacceptable. The family has requested the client
not be told about the diagnosis as they believe this will bring about death sooner and
doing so is disrespectful. Steven believes that lying is a violation of the client's
autonomy and a betrayal of trust.
Nursing
Legal issues reference ______ that are typically _______. Ethics is _____ than the law
an refers to _____ and character. - answer Laws
Concrete
Broader
Behavior
A nurse reports suspicious co-worker behavior to the nurse manager. What ethical
principle is the nurse demonstrating? – answer Nonmaleficence
When attempting to resolve ethical issues, nurses should use the ________ - answer
Code of Ethics
Mr. Smith refuses to take a narcotic for pain, stating the medication makes him too
sleepy. The nurse ensures that the client has all the information necessary to make this
decision and accepts the client's choice.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario - answer Autonomy
Nurse Johnson offers to help a coworker who is overwhelmed with a new admission.
This action ensures that the client is cared for as quickly as possible.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario - answerBeneficence
Ms. Martin is at risk of falling after surgery. The nurse puts fall prevention protocols into
place to avoid injury to the client.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario - answerNonmaleficence
Nurse Miller provides excellent care to two clients, one of whom is very wealthy with
health insurance and the other who is experiencing homelessness.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario - answerJustice
Nurse Chen promises the client to return in 30 minutes to assist with bathing and
dressing. At the appointed time, the nurse returns to help the client.
Which ethical principle matches this scenario - answerFidelity
Steven Wilcox, a registered nurse, is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with
terminal cancer. Both the client and their family are from a culture that considers talking
openly about death and dying to be unacceptable. The family has requested the client
not be told about the diagnosis as they believe this will bring about death sooner and
doing so is disrespectful. Steven believes that lying is a violation of the client's
autonomy and a betrayal of trust.
