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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
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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following words is most closely associated with the term ethics?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ethics is closely tied to conduct, as it involves principles guiding right and wrong behavior.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements accurately describe a characteristic of ethics? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E,F
Rationale: Ethics involves standards of right and wrong, is distinct from other domains, is guided by values, and involves systematic inquiry. Ethical ability can begin earlier than young adulthood.
Question 5 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.