A nurse is considering all the pros and cons for blowing the whistle in a serious situation he has identified in the operating suite.
Recognizing that his code of ethics requires him to advocate for his clients, which other ethical principles should help guide his decision? (Select all that apply.)
A) Economics
B) Justice
C) Fidelity
D) Utilitarianism
E) Autonomy
A group of nursing supervisors is reviewing literature in preparation for a presentation to increase the use of patient simulators in the institution. Which fact would they expect to find regarding simulators?
A) Effective means for improving client safety due to increased nurse competencies
B) A dramatic rise in cost due to the increased demand for the use of simulators in education
C) Benefits to the health care community due to the consistency in design of client simulators
D) The decreased need for supervision and faculty involvement with the use of client simulators
There are many factors to consider when trying to decide which association will be the better fit for the individual. Which factor is the most important one for the nurse to consider?
A) Number and quality of CEs available to earn
B) Personal costbenefit ratio
C) Higher education opportunities
D) Activity level of local and/or state group
A nurse is meeting with an attorney to discuss potentially reporting a serious situation that she has identified at the hospital where she works. This nurse realizes her actions may have serious consequences.
Which statements indicate possible consequences for whistle-blowing? (Select all that apply.)
A) She may lose her job.
B) She may face ligation.
C) She may lose friends.
D) She may be forced to work extra overtime.
E) She may be forced to publicly apologize to the accused.
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