NUR 101 Final Exam Review

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Which principle of nursing ethics emphasizes doing good and promoting the well-being of patients?

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Beneficence

Front

What is the term for keeping a patient’s personal health information private?

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Confidentiality

Front

Which ethical principle requires nurses to avoid causing harm to patients?

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Nonmaleficence

Front

What does the principle of autonomy in nursing ethics refer to?

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Respecting the patient’s right to make their own decisions

Front

Which document provides a framework for ethical practice in nursing?

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The Nursing Code of Ethics

Front

What is the ethical obligation to tell the truth to patients called?

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Veracity

Front

Which principle is being followed when a nurse keeps a promise made to a patient?

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Fidelity

Front

What is the main focus of the principle of justice in nursing ethics?

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Treating patients fairly and equally

Front

What is the primary purpose of informed consent in nursing?

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To respect the patient’s right to make decisions about their care

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What is the main ethical concern when a nurse accepts a gift from a patient?

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