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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 of the following are examples of a nurse demonstrating the professional value of altruism? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,F
Rationale: Altruism involves selfless concern for others. Arranging an interpreter, advocating for pain relief, empowering patient participation, and supporting healthcare access reflect this value.
Question 2 of 5
Values theorists describe the process of valuing as focusing on three main activities. What is the first activity in the valuing process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The valuing process begins with choosing, where one selects values freely from alternatives after considering consequences.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following illustrates the activity of acting in values clarification?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acting in values clarification involves consistently applying chosen values, such as respecting patient dignity in practice.
Question 4 of 5
While at lunch, a nurse heard other nurses at a nearby table talking about a patient they did not like. When they asked him what he thought, he politely refused to join in the conversation. What value was the nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By refusing to gossip, the nurse upholds the value of respecting the patient's dignity.
Question 5 of 5
A middle-aged man is having increasing difficulty breathing. He never exercises, eats fast food regularly, and smokes two packs of cigarettes a day. He tells the nurse practitioner that he wants to change the way he lives. What is one means of helping him change behaviors?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Values clarification helps individuals identify and prioritize their values, guiding behavior changes like adopting healthier habits.