The ANA (American Nurses Association) and the CNA (Canadian Nurses Association) have both adopted a code of ethics. Which of the following describes characteristics of a code of ethics? (Select all that apply.)
1. Formal statement
2. Same standards as legal standards
3. Shared by group members
4. Reflects legal judgments
5. Serves as a standard for professional actions
Correct Answer: 1,3,5
Rationale: A code of ethics is a formal statement of a group's ideals and values. It is a set of ethical principles that (a) is shared by members of the group, (b) reflects their moral (not legal) judgments over time, and (c) serves as a standard for their professional actions. Codes of ethics usually have higher requirements than legal standards, and they are never lower than the legal standards of the profession.
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