Chapter 22: Ethics and Values

Question 1

What does the ethical principle of ‘beneficence’ require of a health care professional?

Answer 1

To take positive actions to help others.

Question 2

The ethical principle of ‘nonmaleficence’ is the commitment to do what?

Answer 2

To avoid harm or hurt.

Question 3

The ethical principle of ‘fidelity’ requires a nurse to do what?

Answer 3

To keep promises and follow through on actions and interventions.

Question 4

Which ethical theory focuses on following moral rules or duties regardless of the outcome?

Answer 4

Deontology.

Question 5

What is ‘casuistry’ in the context of ethical reasoning?

Answer 5

A case-based method of ethical reasoning that applies moral principles to specific situations.

Question 6

Which ethical approach judges actions by their consequences, aiming to produce the greatest good for the greatest number?

Answer 6

Utilitarianism.

Question 7

Whose nursing theory is known as Transpersonal Caring?

Answer 7

Watson’s.

Question 8

Whose nursing theory is known as Transcultural Caring?

Answer 8

Leininger’s.

Question 8

What is the difference between an ethical dilemma and moral distress?

Answer 8

An ethical dilemma is a conflict between two or more ethical principles, while moral distress is the feeling experienced when one knows the right thing to do but is unable to do it.

Question 9

Which nursing theorist developed the ‘Theory of Caring’ that includes processes like knowing, being with, and doing for?

Answer 9

Swanson.