Q: A nurse is unsure how to proceed in an ethical dilemma and decides to use the nursing process. What is the correct order of steps?

$$\text{Assess} \rightarrow \text{Diagnose} \rightarrow \text{Plan} \rightarrow \text{Implement} \rightarrow \text{Evaluate}$$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the utilitarian approach to ethical decision-making?

Accepted Answer

The rightness or wrongness of an action depends on the consequences of the action.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses a life-saving blood transfusion due to religious beliefs. According to Beauchamp and Childress's principle-based approach, which principle is most directly involved if the nurse respects the patient's decision?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a professional value identified in nursing?

Accepted Answer

Competitiveness

Question 4

A nurse witnesses a colleague making a medication error but failing to report it. Which nurse virtue is most relevant when deciding to report the incident?

Accepted Answer

Courage

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates moral distress?

Accepted Answer

A nurse knows the right thing to do but is unable to act due to institutional policies.

Question 6

A nurse is asked to participate in a research study involving a new technology. Which ethically relevant consideration should the nurse prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Disclosure, informed consent, and shared decision making

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of the 'modeling' mode of value transmission?

Accepted Answer

A child learns to respect elders by observing their parents' behavior.

Question 8

A nurse consistently acts according to the code of ethics and accepted standards of practice. Which professional value is the nurse demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

Integrity

Question 9

Which step in the valuing process involves public affirmation and feeling pride in one's values?

Accepted Answer

Prizing (treasuring)

Question 10

A nurse is advocating for a patient’s right to refuse treatment, even though the nurse believes the treatment would be beneficial. This is an example of prioritizing which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Question 11

Which of the following is a recommended way to build moral resilience in nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

Cultivating good relationships

Question 12

A nurse is assigned to care for more patients than is safe due to short staffing. This situation is best described as an ethical problem involving:

Accepted Answer

Allocation of scarce nursing resources

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a function of an ethics committee?

Accepted Answer

Direct patient care

Question 14

A nurse acts for a patient without consent to secure good or prevent harm. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Paternalism

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Code of Ethics for Nurses?

Accepted Answer

It is a succinct statement of the ethical obligations and duties of every nurse.

Question 16

A nurse is considering whether to disclose a patient's diagnosis to the family without the patient's consent. Which principle is most at risk if the nurse proceeds?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

Question 17

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the care-based approach to bioethics?

Accepted Answer

Centrality of the caring relationship

Question 18

A nurse is unsure how to proceed in an ethical dilemma and decides to use the nursing process. What is the correct order of steps?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Assess} ightarrow 	ext{Diagnose} ightarrow 	ext{Plan} ightarrow 	ext{Implement} ightarrow 	ext{Evaluate}$$

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a nurse acting as a patient advocate?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring a patient understands all treatment options before consenting

Question 20

A nurse is debating whether to report unsafe staffing levels. Which area of concern for patient advocates does this scenario best represent?

Accepted Answer

Whistle-blowing

Values, Ethics, and Advocacy in Health Professions

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