The Ethical Principle That Requires Nurses to Uphold the Profession's

question 4

Multiple Choice

The ethical principle that requires nurses to uphold the profession's code of ethics, to practice within the established scope of practice, and to remain competent is which of the following?

• A) Beneficence
• B) Autonomy
• C) Fidelity
• D) Nonmaleficence

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Definitions:

Civil Rights Act

A landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Equal Employment

Equal Employment is the principle of providing all individuals with equal opportunities in hiring, advancement, and professional development, without discrimination.

Opportunity Commission

Often relates to government or organizational bodies that aim to promote equal opportunity in employment and beyond.

Title VII

Part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the United States, prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.