Nursing Ethics Essentials

What is the primary ethical principle in nursing?

• Patient autonomy

• Justice

• Non-maleficence

• Beneficence

How does patient autonomy influence nursing practice?

• Patient autonomy influences nursing practice by requiring nurses to respect and support patients' informed choices in their healthcare.

• Nurses should always override patient choices for better outcomes.

• Patient autonomy limits the role of nurses in decision-making.

• Patient autonomy has no impact on nursing ethics.

What role does confidentiality play in nursing ethics?

• Confidentiality only applies to financial records.

• Confidentiality is optional in nursing practice.

• Confidentiality is crucial for protecting patient privacy, fostering trust, and ensuring ethical nursing practice.

• Confidentiality is not relevant to patient care.

What is the significance of informed consent in nursing?

• Informed consent is only necessary for surgical procedures.

• Informed consent is optional in nursing practice.

• Informed consent is a form of patient insurance.

• Informed consent is significant in nursing as it respects patient autonomy, ensures understanding of treatment, and is a legal requirement.

How should a nurse handle ethical dilemmas?

• Make a decision based solely on personal beliefs.

• A nurse should identify the dilemma, gather information, consult guidelines, communicate with stakeholders, and reflect on values.

• Ignore the dilemma and proceed with usual practice.

• Consult only with colleagues without involving stakeholders.

What are the implications of negligence in nursing?

• Negligence in nursing can result in patient harm, legal consequences, loss of licensure, and damage to reputation.

• Negligence in nursing leads to increased patient satisfaction.

• Negligence in nursing guarantees job security.

• Negligence in nursing has no impact on legal standing.

How do cultural competencies relate to nursing ethics?

• Nursing ethics only focus on medical procedures, not cultural aspects.

• Cultural competencies are unrelated to nursing ethics.

• Cultural competencies hinder the ability to provide standardized care.

• Cultural competencies enhance nursing ethics by ensuring respectful, individualized care that aligns with patients' cultural values.

What is the nurse's responsibility in end-of-life care?

• To avoid discussing the patient's condition with the family

• To administer life-saving treatments

• To provide compassionate care, manage symptoms, and support the patient and family during the dying process.

• To provide financial advice to the family

How can nurses advocate for their patients ethically?

• By prioritizing hospital policies over patient needs

• By sharing patient information without consent

• Nurses advocate for their patients ethically by ensuring informed consent, respecting autonomy, maintaining confidentiality, and addressing care disparities.

• By ignoring cultural differences in care

What are the consequences of violating ethical standards in nursing?

• Consequences include loss of trust, legal issues, disciplinary actions, harm to patients, and negative impact on workplace morale.

• Improved public perception of nursing

• Increased patient satisfaction

• Enhanced teamwork among staff