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WorksheetsNursing Ethics
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
An ethical theory that holds that actions are right if they produce the greatest amount of happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people.
Utilitarianism
Deontology
Autonomy
Non-Maleficence
The principle of ______ holds that individuals have the right to make their own decisions and control their own lives
Autonomy
Non-Maleficence
Beneficence
Justice
The principle of (a) holds that healthcare professionals have a duty to act in the best interests of their clients.
The principle of _____holds that healthcare resources should be distributed fairly and that individuals should be treated equally
Autonomy
Justice
Non-Maleficence
Beneficence
A nurse is overheard saying “Your breasts looks great in that shirt” to a client. The client smiles and walk away. Is this sexual abuse?
No, because sexual contact is not made.
Yes, because the comment was of a sexual nature.
Yes, because any unwelcome remark is a form of sexual abuse.
Yes, because any unwelcome remark is a form of sexual abuse.
A nurse is caring for a client on life support. The client’s estranged spouse, who is the client’s power of attorney for personal care, visits on a regular basis. The nurse has become attracted to the client’s spouse and has been invited to the spouse’s home for dinner. What demonstrates protecting the client from abuse?
Requesting permission from the nurse’s manager before accepting the invitation.
Declining the invitation to the spouse’s home.
Requesting to be reassigned to a different client before accepting the invitation.
Agreeing to meet the spouse in public locations only.
A nurse, who works with street youth, intentionally reveals her breast tattoo to a group of clients. Another nursing colleague witnesses this action. Is the colleague required to report this behaviour to CNO?
No, only professional misconduct must be reported.
Yes, sexual abuse must be reported.
No, this is only considered a frivolous complaint.
Yes, but only the client must report the event.
