Practice Question
A group of nursing students is reviewing the American Nurses Association's Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. Which of the following is the objective of this code?
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Correct Answer:
To describe the nursing profession's values and standards of behavior
Rationale:
🟩 The ANA Code of Ethics outlines core values, moral obligations, behaviors, and professional standards for all nurses.
🟩 It guides ethical decision-making, moral conduct, and professional responsibilities in practice.
🟩 The Code serves as a foundation for professional integrity and accountability.
🟩 It reflects the profession’s commitment to respect, dignity, justice, and compassion in patient care.
🟩 Therefore, its primary objective is to define and uphold nursing's values and ethical behaviors.
Incorrect Answers
❌ Inform stakeholders = Outside organizations, not the purpose of the Code
❌ Single focus of practice = Nursing has multiple domains; not accurate
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Concept-Based Assessment Level Exam(s)
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