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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 6 : Values, Ethics, and Advocacy Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which branch of bioethics is most concerned with ethical problems that arise within the context of caring for patients wherever they are found?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clinical ethics focuses on ethical issues in patient care across various settings.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following best describes the utilitarian theory of ethics?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Utilitarian ethics evaluates actions based on their consequences, aiming for the greatest good.
Question 3 of 5
Which component of nursing care is central to the care-based approach to bioethics?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The care-based approach emphasizes the nurse-patient relationship as central to ethical care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse using the principle-based approach to patient care seeks to avoid causing harm to patients in all situations. This principle is known as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nonmaleficence is the principle of avoiding harm to patients.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse provides patient care within a philosophy of ethical decision making and professional expectations. What is the nurse using as a framework for practice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Code of Ethics provides a framework for ethical decision-making in nursing practice.