Nursing Ethics Quiz

What are the two parts of ethical reasoning? (Select all that apply)

• rationalization of common characteristics

• application of principles

• finding of facts

• utilization of your personal moral code

• justification of principles

Group made up of individuals who consider ethical programs in the healthcare facilities and recommend solutions for resolving the issues?

• Legal Counsel

• Ethics Committee

• Human Resources

• Administration

Which statement best defines the concept of “ethics”?

• Ethics is the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation

• Ethics is trying to judge people by what they believe and do.

• Ethics is a society’s standards of conduct based on moral values and principles of its members.

• Characteristics that bring people praise and admiration.

Which of the following would you consider to not be ethical?

• Ignoring the needs of a patient that is not assigned to you

• Asking for assistance from the charge nurse when you are not clear on something

• Respecting the residents as individuals

• Keeping information about a resident confidential

What is the first step of ethical decision making?

• A. Consider the principle and virtues

• B. Consult with colleagues or experts

• C. Apply the CNA Code of Ethics

• D. Identify and define the problem

Which of the following cannot be a purpose of codes of ethics?

• A. Protect the public

• B. Educate members of the profession about what constitutes sound, ethical conduct

• C. Provide a means to ensure accountability by enforcing the standards

• D. All of them are purposes of codes of ethics