CODE OF ETHICS FOR NURSES

Question 1

are systemic guidelines for shaping ethical behavior that answer the normative questions of what beliefs and values should be morally accepted.

Answer 1

Ethical codes

Question 2

It is a set of ethical principles that:
(a) Is ______,
(b) _______ over time, and
(c) Serves as a _____ for their _______.

Answer 2

It is a set of ethical principles that:
(a) Is shared by members of the group,
(b) Reflects their moral judgments over time, and
(c) Serves as a standard fo”r their professional actions.

Question 3

It must be noted that no code can provide ____ or _____ rules that are free of _____ and _______.

Answer 3

It must be noted that no code can provide absolute or complete rules that are free of conflict and ambiguity.

Question 4

The Code of Ethics is promulgated by ______ and was consulted by ________ and coincides with ________.

Answer 4

Board of Nursing (BON); Philippine Nurses Association (PNA); Republic Act 9173 or the “Philippine Nursing Act of 2002”

Question 5

ELEMENTS OF THE CODE (5)

Answer 5

Registered Nurses & the People
Registered Nurses & Practice
Registered Nurses & Co-Workers
Registered Nurses, Society & Environment
Registered Nurses & Profession

Question 6

ARTICLE IPREAMBLE
SECTION 1.
______ is a fundamental right of every individual.

Answer 6

Health

Question 7

ARTICLE IPREAMBLE
SECTION 1.
The Filipino registered nurse, believing in the __________, recognizes the __________ to ___________.

Answer 7

worth and dignity of each human being; primary responsibility; preserve health at all cost

Question 8

ARTICLE IPREAMBLE
SECTION 1.
This responsibility encompasses: (4)

Answer 8

promotion of health
prevention of illness
alleviation of suffering, and
restoration of health.

Question 9

ARTICLE IPREAMBLE
SECTION 1.
However, when the foregoing are not possible, _______ shall be his/her obligation.

Answer 9

assistance towards a peaceful death

Question 10

ARTICLE IPREAMBLE
SECTION 2.
To assume this responsibility, registered nurses have to gain knowledge and understanding of:

Answer 10

man’s cultural, social, spiritual, physiological, psychological, and ecological aspects of illness, utilizing the therapeutic process.

Question 11

ARTICLE IPREAMBLE
SECTION 2.
_______ and _______ are inherent factors to effective nursing care.

Answer 11

Cultural diversity; political and socio-economic status

Question 12

ARTICLE IPREAMBLE
SECTION 2.
_______ and _______ are inherent factors to effective nursing care.

Answer 12

Cultural diversity; political and socio-economic status

Question 13

ARTICLE IPREAMBLE
SECTION 3.
The desire for the respect and confidence of clientele, colleagues, co-workers, and the members of the community provides the incentive to ___________.

Answer 13

attain and maintain the highest possible degree of ethical conduct

Question 14

ARTICLE II - REGISTERED NURSES AND PEOPLE
SECTION 4.
Ethical Principles
1) _____, ____, and ________ held by individuals shall be respected.

Answer 14

Values, customs, and spiritual beliefs

Question 15

ARTICLE II - REGISTERED NURSES AND PEOPLE
SECTION 4.
Ethical Principles
2) Individual freedom to make ______ and _______ decisions shall be respected.

Answer 15

rational and unconstrained decisions

Question 16

ARTICLE II - REGISTERED NURSES AND PEOPLE
SECTION 4.
Ethical Principles
3) ________ acquired in the process of giving nursing care shall be held in _________.

Answer 16

Personal information; strict confidence

Question 17

ARTICLE II - REGISTERED NURSES AND PEOPLE
SECTION 5.
Guidelines to be observed:

REGISTERED Nurses must:
1) consider the ______ and _____ of patients when they administer care.
2) respect the _______ and ______ of patients regarding diet and treatment.
3) uphold the ___ of individuals.
4) take into consideration the _____ and _____ of patients in providing nursing care. However, in the event of conflicts, their welfare and safety must take ______.

Answer 17

1) consider the individuality and totality of patients when they administer care.
2) respect the spiritual beliefs and practices of patients regarding diet and treatment.
3) uphold the rights of individuals.
4) take into consideration the culture and values of patients in providing nursing care. However, in the event of conflicts, their welfare and safety must take precedence.

Question 18

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE
SECTION 6.
Ethical Principles
1) Human life is ____.
2) ___ and _____ in the care of the patients are the goals of nursing practice.
3) Accurate ______ of _____ and _____ of delivered care is the hallmark of nursing accountability.

Answer 18

1) Human life is inviolable.
2) Quality and excellence in the care of the patients are the goals of nursing practice.
3) Accurate documentation of actions and outcomes of delivered care is the hallmark of nursing accountability.

Question 19

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE
SECTION 7.
Guidelines to be observed:

REGISTERED Nurses must:
1) know the definition and scope of nursing practice which are in the provisions of ________, known as the _________ and ________, _______, the ______________.

Answer 19

R. A. No. 9173 - “Philippine Nursing Act of 2002”; Board Res. No. 425, Series of 2003, the “Rules and Regulations Implementing the Philippine Nursing Act. of 2002”.

Question 20

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE
SECTION 7.
Guidelines to be observed:

REGISTERED Nurses must:
2) be aware of their duties and responsibilities in the practice of their profession as defined in the ________ and the ___.

Answer 20

“Philippine Nursing Act of 2002” and the IRR

Question 21

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE
SECTION 7.
Guidelines to be observed:

REGISTERED Nurses must:
3) acquire and develop the necessary competence in ____, ____, and _____- to effectively render appropriate nursing services through varied learning situations.

Answer 21

knowledge, skills, and attitudes

Question 22

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE
SECTION 7.
Guidelines to be observed:

REGISTERED Nurses must:
4) if they are administrators, be responsible in providing _________ for the growth and developments of Registered Nurses in their charge.

Answer 22

favorable environment

Question 23

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE
SECTION 7.
Guidelines to be observed:

REGISTERED Nurses must:
5) be cognizant that professional programs for specialty certification by the BON are accredited through the ________.

Answer 23

Nursing Specialty Certification Council (NSCC)

Question 24

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE
SECTION 7.
Guidelines to be observed:

REGISTERED Nurses must:
6) see to it that quality nursing care and practice meet the ______ of safe nursing practice.
7) insure that _______ shall consider the principles of safe nursing practice.

Answer 24

optimum standard; modification of practice

Question 25

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE
SECTION 7.
Guidelines to be observed:

REGISTERED Nurses must:
8) if in position of authority in a work environment, be normally and legally responsible for ________ of ineffective and unlawful nursing practice.

Answer 25

devising a system of minimizing occurrences

Question 26

ARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE
SECTION 7.
Guidelines to be observed:

REGISTERED Nurses must:
9) ensure that patients’ records shall be available only if they are to be _________ in their care and when they are required by law.

Answer 26

issued to those who are professionally and directly involved