NURS 308 Final Exam - UNBC Nursing Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Who owns medical records? Correct Answer The organization who created the record. The patient owns the information inside and has a right to see it. What are the four concepts of ethical decision making? Correct Answer advocacy, accountability/responsibility, cooperation, caring Define uniqueness Correct Answer Understanding who you are & your place in the world. Changes throughout life. Define interconnectedness Correct Answer Encompasses interdependence. Relying on others for some need. Reciprocal relationship. Health professionals in BC are governed by which Act? Correct Answer Health Professions Act Who is responsible for ensuring nurses adherence to the professional standards? Correct Answer Nurses themselves, employers, and CRNBC What are the 7 sections of the Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses? Correct Answer 1: Providing safe, compassionate and ethical care 2: Promoting health and wellbeing 3: Promoting and respecting informed decision making 4: Honouring dignity 5: Maintaining privacy and confidentiality 6: Promoting justice 7: Being accountable Define virtue ethics Correct Answer Virtues act in a way that benefit those who possess the virtue as well as society Define Deontology Correct Answer Moral system that focuses on moral duties. Do not focus on how much good could be accomplished by the action but rather societies rules surrounding the action. Define Utilitarianism Correct Answer Morality of an action is determined by the outcome. Happiness or pleasure is the only worthwhile pursuit. Action producing the greatest sum of happiness or pleasure is the correct action. Name the bioethical principles and their definitions Correct Answer Autonomy - promotion of independant choice Beneficence - to do or promote good