Instructions: Choose the best answer. Correct answers are marked with an asterisk (*) for your reference.
What is the primary purpose of the ANA Code of Ethics? a) Increase hospital profits b) Guide nurses in ethical decision-making c) Replace clinical guidelines d) Promote medical billing
How many provisions are in the ANA Code of Ethics? a) 5 b) 9 c) 12 d) 7
Provision 1 emphasizes: a) Technology use b) Compassion and respect for all individuals c) Billing accuracy d) Research participation
Provision 2 focuses on: a) Nurse self-care b) Commitment to the patient c) Hospital policy d) Public health
Which principle means “do no harm”? a) Justice b) Autonomy c) Nonmaleficence d) Veracity
Provision 3 includes: a) Marketing strategies b) Advocacy and protection of patient rights c) Budget planning d) Staff scheduling
Accountability and responsibility are covered in: a) Provision 2 b) Provision 6 c) Provision 4 d) Provision 9
Provision 5 encourages nurses to: a) Ignore workplace issues b) Preserve personal integrity and support colleagues c) Focus only on patients d) Avoid self-care
Creating a safe and ethical environment is the focus of: a) Provision 3 b) Provision 7 c) Provision 6 d) Provision 1
Which provision promotes nursing research and education? a) Provision 7 b) Provision 2 c) Provision 5 d) Provision 9
Global health and human rights are emphasized in: a) Provision 4 b) Provision 8 c) Provision 1 d) Provision 6
Ethical leadership and policy advocacy are part of: a) Provision 3 b) Provision 5 c) Provision 9 d) Provision 7
Which principle involves respecting patient choices? a) Autonomy b) Beneficence c) Fidelity d) Justice
Moral distress occurs when: a) Nurses are promoted b) Nurses know the right action but can’t take it c) Patients recover quickly d) Hospitals expand
One strategy to support ethical practice is: a) Avoiding feedback b) Ethics education and mentorship c) Ignoring policy d) Focusing only on clinical skills