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mpobi80 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse is participating on a committee to address an ethical dilemma. The bioethical decision-making process will be used. In which order should the steps of this process be implemented?

1. Implement the action.
2. Evaluate the action taken.
3. Identify ethical theories and principles.
4. Gather relevant facts related to the issue.
5. Develop alternative actions and project outcomes.

Question 2

The nursing instructor is preparing material for students about the development of nursing organizations. In which chronological order should the instructor present this material?

1. ICN
2. STT
3. CNATN
4. NLN
5. ANA
6. NSNA

triiciiaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4, 3, 5, 1, 2

The steps in the bioethical decision-making process are as follows: 1. gather relevant facts related to the issue; 2. identify ethical theories and principles; 3. develop alternative actions and project outcomes; 4. implement the action; and 5. evaluate the action taken.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4, 5, 1, 3, 2, 6

The NLN began in 1893 as part of the American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses. The ANA was founded in 1896. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) was formed in 1899. The Canadian National Association of Trained Nurses (CNATN) was formed in 1908. Sigma Theta Tau International was founded in 1922. The National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) was established in 1952.