Module 1: Professional Accountability and Prescribing

Lesson 6

Reflective questions

To prepare for the following activities, you are encouraged to briefly review the CNA Code of Ethics by reflecting on the following questions:

1. What are the seven primary values that delineate ethical responsibilities for nursing practice?

Answer: CNA Code of Ethics – page 3

2. How can your personal moral values help you apply the code in SM’s story? What emotions did you feel when you read SM’s story? (Note emotions can be a clue to moral uncertainty).

Answer: CNA Code of Ethics – Self-reflection

3. What are the types of ethical situations that nurses might experience in everyday practice?

Answer: CNA Code of Ethics – page 6

 

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