ROSS-KERR AND WOOD'S
CANADIAN NURSING ISSUES &
PERSPECTIVES 6TH EDITION BY
LYNN MCCLEARY (TEST BANK)
EXAM 2025 LATEST NEWEST
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QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
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Microeconomics, 8e (Hubbard/O'Brien)
Chapter 2 Trade-offs, Comparative Advantage, and the Market System
Respect for an individuals right to make their own decisions
Beneficence
The quality of doing good
Fidelity
The quality of doing good
Justice
Fair and equal treatment for all
Non-maleficence
Never doing harm to anyone
Veracity
Honesty when dealing with an individual
Applied ethics is the
field of ethics in which these theories and principles are applied to actual moral problems, for example, in
health care, business and science
Ethical dilemma definition
arise when the best course of action is unclear, when strong moral reasons support each position
Moral distress
results when we are not able to recognize ethical issues or to deal effectively with them. It occurs when
we believe that a particular course of action is right but we are not permitted or able to act on
Ethical Uncertainty
occurs when faced with a situation in which they are unsure of what values apply or even where the
moral problem is
2 primary sources of Law
Statue, case law
Canada's Constitution includes
a charter of rights and freedoms
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom
Guarantees the rights and freedoms set out in it subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law
as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society
Civil Law in nursing
applies when a person is wronged/harmed and seeks redress or compensation
Criminal Law in nursing
applies when nurses act carelessly, with recklessness or engage in deliberate criminal activity while
practicing nursing may be involved in coroner investigation
Malpractice in nursing
The failure to observe and adhere to the appropriate standards of care for a given act or procedure -
professional wrongdoing
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, Incapacitated
the member must have a physical or mental condition
the condition must warrant that the member not be permitted to practise, or that her or his practice be
restricted
Incompetence
it must relate to the nurse's professional care of a client
the nurse must display a lack of knowledge, skill or judgment
any deficiencies must demonstrate that the nurse is unfit to continue to practise, or that her or his practice
should be restricted
Negligence
Negligence occurs when the nurse fails to follow established policies, procedures
and standards of care in the same manner that another "reasonable"
Intentional tort examples
Battery, assault
Battery
intentional bringing about of a harmful or offensive and non-consensual contact upon another. Can be
direct example slapping or indirect pulling a chair to cause a fall.
Assault
intentional creation of the apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact
Nursing Act, 1991
The Nursing Act establishes the mandate of the College of Nurses of Ontario and defines a scope of
practice for the nursing profession
Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA)
The RHPA contains a procedural code applicable to all of Ontario's self-regulated health professions
Standard of Practice
authoritative statement that sets out the legal and professional basis of nursing practice.
Describe what each nurse is accountable and responsible for in practice.
Professional Standards
an overall framework for the practice of nursing and link with other standards, guidelines and
competencies developed by the CNO.
3 components of quality assurance: CNO
Self-Assessment
QA Assessment
Coaching support
Purpose of Competencies for entry-level RN Practice: CNO
Outlines competencies such as knowledge, skill, ability, and judgment required for safe and ethical
nursing practice
How do the Professional Standards from the CNO guide professional behaviour?
Outlines expectations and provides examples
What are values?
Someones own personal believes
Examples: honesty, accountability
Morals
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Morals are what a society expects
Morals guide right from wrong
What is the code of ethics?
Formal statement of profession's ideals and values
7 Primary Values of the CNO Code of Ethics
Providing safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care
Promoting health and well-being
Promoting and respecting informed decision making
Preserving dignity
Maintaining privacy and confidentiality
Promoting justice
Being accountable
Utilitarianism
"greatest good for the greatest number"
Deontology
defines actions as right or wrong
feminist argument
traditional theories, based on the male perspective, are problematic for women.
women undergo moral development differently than men.
women's views are marginalized or unrecognized.
Social and political oppression of women is a major concern
Goal is to eliminate the subordination of woman
Ethics of care
Evolved from feminine ethics.
Values "feelings, emotions, empathy and care".
Ensures all dimensions of a situation are addressed
Starting point is the person's circumstance or personal story
Aims to understand the context and complexity of relationships.
Recognizes the unique needs of each person.
Social Justice
Focus is on equity, opportunity and privilege within a society
Grounds advocacy that influences the well-being of persons within a society.
Theories focus on responsibilities towards those most disadvantaged
Guides policy and action
Principle of Equal Opportunity
Autonomy
Describe in broad terms the professional expectations for nurses and apply to all nurses, in every area of
practice
Regulatory Body: CNO
To be accountable, responsible, flexible, and adaptable to rapid changes in the evolution of nursing, while
remaining focused on the safety and well-being of the public
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
Politics and Advocacy
Ontario Nurses Association (ONA)
Largest union representing nurses in Ontario
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CANADIAN NURSING ISSUES &
PERSPECTIVES 6TH EDITION BY
LYNN MCCLEARY (TEST BANK)
EXAM 2025 LATEST NEWEST
UPDATE WITH ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (100% CORRECT)
//BRAND NEW!! /ALREADY
GRADED A+ WITH
GUARANTEED SUCCESS AFTER
DOWNLOAD (ALL YOU NEED TO
PASS YOUR EXAMS
1
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,DOWNLOAD THE Test Bank for Microeconomics 8th Edition Hubbard
Microeconomics, 8e (Hubbard/O'Brien)
Chapter 2 Trade-offs, Comparative Advantage, and the Market System
Respect for an individuals right to make their own decisions
Beneficence
The quality of doing good
Fidelity
The quality of doing good
Justice
Fair and equal treatment for all
Non-maleficence
Never doing harm to anyone
Veracity
Honesty when dealing with an individual
Applied ethics is the
field of ethics in which these theories and principles are applied to actual moral problems, for example, in
health care, business and science
Ethical dilemma definition
arise when the best course of action is unclear, when strong moral reasons support each position
Moral distress
results when we are not able to recognize ethical issues or to deal effectively with them. It occurs when
we believe that a particular course of action is right but we are not permitted or able to act on
Ethical Uncertainty
occurs when faced with a situation in which they are unsure of what values apply or even where the
moral problem is
2 primary sources of Law
Statue, case law
Canada's Constitution includes
a charter of rights and freedoms
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom
Guarantees the rights and freedoms set out in it subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law
as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society
Civil Law in nursing
applies when a person is wronged/harmed and seeks redress or compensation
Criminal Law in nursing
applies when nurses act carelessly, with recklessness or engage in deliberate criminal activity while
practicing nursing may be involved in coroner investigation
Malpractice in nursing
The failure to observe and adhere to the appropriate standards of care for a given act or procedure -
professional wrongdoing
2
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, Incapacitated
the member must have a physical or mental condition
the condition must warrant that the member not be permitted to practise, or that her or his practice be
restricted
Incompetence
it must relate to the nurse's professional care of a client
the nurse must display a lack of knowledge, skill or judgment
any deficiencies must demonstrate that the nurse is unfit to continue to practise, or that her or his practice
should be restricted
Negligence
Negligence occurs when the nurse fails to follow established policies, procedures
and standards of care in the same manner that another "reasonable"
Intentional tort examples
Battery, assault
Battery
intentional bringing about of a harmful or offensive and non-consensual contact upon another. Can be
direct example slapping or indirect pulling a chair to cause a fall.
Assault
intentional creation of the apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact
Nursing Act, 1991
The Nursing Act establishes the mandate of the College of Nurses of Ontario and defines a scope of
practice for the nursing profession
Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA)
The RHPA contains a procedural code applicable to all of Ontario's self-regulated health professions
Standard of Practice
authoritative statement that sets out the legal and professional basis of nursing practice.
Describe what each nurse is accountable and responsible for in practice.
Professional Standards
an overall framework for the practice of nursing and link with other standards, guidelines and
competencies developed by the CNO.
3 components of quality assurance: CNO
Self-Assessment
QA Assessment
Coaching support
Purpose of Competencies for entry-level RN Practice: CNO
Outlines competencies such as knowledge, skill, ability, and judgment required for safe and ethical
nursing practice
How do the Professional Standards from the CNO guide professional behaviour?
Outlines expectations and provides examples
What are values?
Someones own personal believes
Examples: honesty, accountability
Morals
3
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Morals are what a society expects
Morals guide right from wrong
What is the code of ethics?
Formal statement of profession's ideals and values
7 Primary Values of the CNO Code of Ethics
Providing safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care
Promoting health and well-being
Promoting and respecting informed decision making
Preserving dignity
Maintaining privacy and confidentiality
Promoting justice
Being accountable
Utilitarianism
"greatest good for the greatest number"
Deontology
defines actions as right or wrong
feminist argument
traditional theories, based on the male perspective, are problematic for women.
women undergo moral development differently than men.
women's views are marginalized or unrecognized.
Social and political oppression of women is a major concern
Goal is to eliminate the subordination of woman
Ethics of care
Evolved from feminine ethics.
Values "feelings, emotions, empathy and care".
Ensures all dimensions of a situation are addressed
Starting point is the person's circumstance or personal story
Aims to understand the context and complexity of relationships.
Recognizes the unique needs of each person.
Social Justice
Focus is on equity, opportunity and privilege within a society
Grounds advocacy that influences the well-being of persons within a society.
Theories focus on responsibilities towards those most disadvantaged
Guides policy and action
Principle of Equal Opportunity
Autonomy
Describe in broad terms the professional expectations for nurses and apply to all nurses, in every area of
practice
Regulatory Body: CNO
To be accountable, responsible, flexible, and adaptable to rapid changes in the evolution of nursing, while
remaining focused on the safety and well-being of the public
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
Politics and Advocacy
Ontario Nurses Association (ONA)
Largest union representing nurses in Ontario
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