Provision Number 7 of the 2001 Code of Ethics for Nurses

question 12

Multiple Choice

Provision number 7 of the 2001 Code of Ethics for Nurses states: "The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development." On which ethical principle is this statement primarily based?

• A)Veracity
• B)Autonomy
• C)Accountability
• D)Beneficence

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Definitions:

Special Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by converting stimuli into electrical signals for the nervous system.

Spinal Cord

A long, slender column of nervous tissue that runs from the brainstem to the lower back, serving as a critical pathway for transmitting neural signals between the brain and the body.

Sex-Linked Genetic Disorder

A disorder caused by mutations in genes on the sex chromosomes, often impacting one sex more than the other due to chromosomal differences.

Fragile-X Syndrome

A genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disability, behavioral challenges, and unique physical features, caused by a mutation in the FMR1 gene.