Some Nurses Are Debating About the Appropriate Action to Take

question 15

Multiple Choice

Some nurses are debating about the appropriate action to take in relation to a particular family. One member of the family is ill, and the other family members have chosen to continue working rather than take time off to care for the ill family member. One nurse states, "But it doesn't have to be an either/or situation. Perhaps each family member could take a turn calling in sick just 2 or 3 days. That way they could all take a turn at helping and yet not upset their employers. Wouldn't that be fair?" Which of the following ethical approaches is being used by this nurse?

• A)Communitarianism
• B)Deontological ethics
• C)Principlism
• D)Utilitarianism

Recognize the importance of resource availability and administrative support for health projects.

Identify flaws and challenges in health care legislation and planning over the past decades.

Acknowledge the necessity of continuous assessment and adaptation in health project management.

Comprehend the historical context and impact of significant health care amendments and acts.

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Definitions:

Critical Period

A specific time during development when an organism is particularly receptive to certain stimuli, leading to irreversible changes in structure or function.

Argument By Analogy

A form of reasoning where a comparison is made between two similar situations, suggesting that what applies to one should apply to the other.

Reasoning

The process of thinking about something in a logical and sensible way to form a conclusion or judgment.

Tennis

A racquet sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth across a net on a rectangular court.