HLTENN041 Tutorial 1 Legal and Ethical Nursing Practice Quiz

What is the Code of Conduct used for in nursing?

• Research in health

• Health and wellbeing

• Professional behaviour

• Legal compliance

What is the principal element of the ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses?

• Nurses and people

• Nurses and practice

• Nurses and the profession

• Nurses and co-workers

What is the function of an Enrolled Nurse according to the standards of practice?

• Engages in ongoing development of self as a professional

• Interprets information from a range of sources

• Provides skilled and timely care

• Functions in accordance with the law

What is the model for ethical decision-making in nursing practice?

• Clearly state the problem

• Consider the fundamental ethical principles

• Make the legal decision

• Consider how the problem would look from another perspective

What is the proof required in Civil Law?

• Balance of probabilities

• Clear and convincing evidence

• Beyond reasonable doubt

• Preponderance of the evidence

What is the proof required in Criminal Law?

• Clear and convincing evidence

• Preponderance of the evidence

• Beyond reasonable doubt

• Balance of probabilities