Nursing School Ethical Issues

Which of the following values is best described, as doing something for others without expectation of reward?

• Altruism

• Integrity

• Social Justice

• Honor

Which of the following is best described as, being honest and forthright even when no one is looking?

• Altruism

• Integrity

• Dignity

• Deontology

Which ethical principle is best described as being truthful, honest, and establishing trust in others?

• Accountability

• Beneficence

• Veracity

• Autonomy

Deontology is seeking an outcome with the best possible consequence?

• True

• False

A physician that is against euthanization of a terminally ill patient is exercising which ethical principal?

• Beneficence

• Non-maleficence

• Autonomy

• Collective bargaining

The nurse caring for a patient in a semi-private room closes the curtain upon entering. This is an example of which of the following ethical behaviors?

• Preservation of Autonomy

• Integrity

• Preservation of patient Dignity

• Social Justice

When having an ethical dilemma with another individual, we must believe that the person is trying to act __________.

• out of personal belief

• ethically

• out of emotion

• out of fear

During the ethical decision making process, the ethical dilemma must first be identified. Select the following processes that come next.

• Analyze available alternatives

• Explain to the patient we will act in the manner that does least harm

• Select an alternative or action

• Justify the course of action chosen

• Allow family members to decide the best course of action

___________________ is a resource comprised of hospital staff from varying levels as well as lawyers, religious leaders, and ethics experts.

• Ethics training

• Ethics committee

• Ethics code of conduct

• Ethics club

The nurse's personal beliefs are a key factor in ethical decision making.

• True

• False