Question 1

The nurse promises a patient that she will return in five minutes to sit and speak with him. What ethical principle does this situation exemplify?&#10;A) morals&#10;B) fidelity&#10;C) confidentiality&#10;D) justice

Accepted Answer

Fidelity refers to the ethical principle of keeping promises and commitments made to patients, such as the nurse promising to return in five minutes to sit and speak with the patient.

Question 2

In which of the following situations is the nurse applying the principles of the CNA Code of Ethics?&#10;A) The nurse maintains confidentiality of a gunshot victim who is a suspected gang member.&#10;B) The nurse carries out mandatory testing of pregnant women for hepatitis and syphilis.&#10;C) The nurse keeps information confidential when a patient states that he wants to kill himself.&#10;D) The nurse reports suspected abuse of a child and illegal activity of the parents to the police.

Accepted Answer

The nurse reports suspected abuse of a child and illegal activity of the parents to the police.

Question 3

A nurse performs a pain assessment on a client and requests an order for an analgesic as an intervention. Which of the following ethical principles is being given a practical application in this situation?

A) beneficence
B) autonomy
C) veracity
D) non-maleficence

beneficence

Accepted Answer

The ethical principle of beneficence is being applied, as the nurse is taking action to promote the client's well-being by addressing their pain.

Question 4

Which principle of the Canada Health Act requires that residents moving from one province or territory to another must continue to be covered for insured health care services?&#10;A) comprehensiveness&#10;B) portability&#10;C) accessibility&#10;D) public administration

Accepted Answer

The principle of portability in the Canada Health Act requires that residents moving from one province or territory to another must continue to be covered for insured health care services.

Question 5

What does the principle of beneficence require the nurse to do?&#10;A) to separate personal from professional life&#10;B) to prevent harm or evil and do good&#10;C) to make moral decisions that are motivated by what will benefit the patient&#10;D) to morally regulate the conduct of others

Accepted Answer

The principle of beneficence requires the nurse to prevent harm or evil and do good. It promotes the well-being of the patient while minimizing harm. The nurse should always strive to promote the best interests of the patient and act in such a way as to produce the greatest good for the patient.

Question 6

A nurse respects a patient's decision not to undergo any further dialysis. Which principle is this situation an example of?&#10;A) respect for persons&#10;B) justice&#10;C) beneficence&#10;D) autonomy

Accepted Answer

Autonomy is the principle that individuals have the right to make decisions about their own healthcare and that healthcare professionals should respect those decisions. In this situation, the nurse is respecting the patient's decision not to undergo dialysis, which is an example of promoting autonomy.

Question 7

A patient requests multiple cosmetic surgeries. At a certain point, the health care team questions whether the overall harm that will result from continuing to do these procedures will outweigh the benefits. Which ethical principle is most related to this discussion about weighing harms against benefits?

A) beneficence
B) non-maleficence
C) justice
D) veracity

Accepted Answer

The principle of non-maleficence is related to avoiding harm or minimizing harm when possible. In this case, the healthcare team is questioning whether the overall harm of multiple cosmetic surgeries will outweigh the benefits, which is a consideration of non-maleficence.

Question 8

Which of the following ethical principles relates to noncompliance with care by a fully aware patient?&#10;A) beneficence&#10;B) autonomy&#10;C) fidelity&#10;D) non-maleficence

Accepted Answer

Autonomy is the ethical principle related to a patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions, including the decision to not comply with care even if it is not in their best interest. It is important for healthcare professionals to respect patient autonomy while also providing education and support to help patients make informed decisions about their care.

Question 9

Which ethical principle implies that others are worthy of high regard?&#10;A) beneficence&#10;B) respect for autonomy&#10;C) respect for persons&#10;D) distributive justice

Accepted Answer

Respect for persons is the ethical principle that implies that others are worthy of high regard. This principle recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals and requires that they be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their circumstances or beliefs. It includes the need to obtain informed consent, maintain confidentiality and respect people's privacy. Beneficence focuses on doing good and promoting well-being, respect for autonomy supports a person's right to make their own decisions, while distributive justice concerns the fair distribution of resources and benefits in society.

Question 10

Which principle of the Canada Health Act entitles 100 percent of the insured residents of a province or territory to health services?&#10;A) comprehensiveness&#10;B) universality&#10;C) accessibility&#10;D) public administration

Accepted Answer

Universality is the principle of the Canada Health Act that entitles 100 percent of the insured residents of a province or territory to health services, regardless of their medical condition, age, or financial means.

Question 11

The emergency room staff decide how quickly patients will be triaged through the emergency room department. The emergency room team decides that the most critically ill patient will be treated first. Which of the following ethical principles is illustrated by the decision-making process in this case?

A) respect for persons
B) justice
C) beneficence
D) autonomy

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Question 12

Which ethical principle requires nurses to uphold the profession's code of ethics, to practise within the established scope of practice, and to remain competent?&#10;A) beneficence&#10;B) autonomy&#10;C) fidelity&#10;D) non-maleficence

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Question 13

Which of the following statements best summarizes the Privacy Act, amended April 2011?&#10;A) Individuals have the right to access their own information without constraints.&#10;B) The provincial government sets out rules on how personal information is managed.&#10;C) Each province protects the private information of Canadian citizens.&#10;D) The Act sets out rules for how personal information should be managed by private-sector organizations.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which principle of the Canada Health Act entitles reasonable contact with insured health care services in terms of physical availability of medically necessary services?&#10;A) comprehensiveness&#10;B) universality&#10;C) accessibility&#10;D) public administration

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Question 15

What does the CNA Code of Ethics recognize about confidentiality?&#10;A) It develops from respect for patients and is an absolute requirement in all situations.&#10;B) It is restricted to legal regulations and definitions.&#10;C) It is not absolute and may be modified to protect the patient or other innocent people.&#10;D) It enables preservation of dignity for patients in intimate and private situations.

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Deck 3: Ethical Principles