WorksheetsNursing School Ethical Issues
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
