Sunday, February 2, 2014

NCLEX Question for ethical principles refers to the duty to do good

NCLEX Review Question

Which of the following ethical principles refers to the duty to do good?

a.Beneficence
b.Fidelity
c.Veracity
d.Non maleficence

Correct Answer: A
Beneficence
Rationale: Beneficence is the duty to do good and the active promotion of benevolent acts.

Fidelity
Rationale: Fidelity refers to the duty to be faithful to one's commitments.

Veracity
Rationale: Veracity is the obligation to tell the truth.

Non maleficence
Rationale: Non maleficence is the duty not to inflict, as well as to prevent and remove, harm; it is more binding than beneficence.

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