Which term means moral principles guiding nursing practices?

• A. Nursing Assistant Ethics
• B. Standards of Conduct
• C. Malpractice
• D. Neglect

Answer: (A)

Ethics in nursing is the set of moral principles that guide how care is given and how decisions are made to protect patients’ rights and well-being. The term that captures this idea is Nursing Assistant Ethics, which includes values like respect, privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and advocacy. It helps you decide what should be done in real-world situations, even when there isn’t a specific rule to follow. Standards of Conduct are formal rules about expected behavior, malpractice is harming a patient through negligent or improper care, and neglect is failing to provide necessary care. Ethics provides the inner compass that guide everyday actions in patient care.