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13: Ethical Principles Flashcards

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Branch of philosophy concerned with “doing good” and “right action.”

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Ethics

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The ethical principle that deals with do no harm.

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Nonmaleficence

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The ethical principle that deals with self-determination.

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Respect for Autonomy

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Self-rule. Patient’s right to determine what is best for them.

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Autonomy

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What are the 7 ethical principles?

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  1. Respect for autonomy (self-determination)
  2. Nonmaleficence (do no harm)
  3. Beneficence (act in the best interest)
  4. Justice (fairness)
  5. Veracity (truthfulness)
  6. Confidentiality
  7. Fidelity (promise keeping, loyalty)
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What is the 5-step process for ethical decision making?

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  1. Recognize an ethical dilemma exists. (How do you know?)
  2. Analyze available clinical information.
  3. Develop a moral point of view that can be articulated/explained.
  4. Understand that dilemma can be approached from a variety of viewpoints.
  5. Move toward responsible, collaborative action through communication and understanding.
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The ethical principle that deals with promise keeping and loyalty.

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Fidelity

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Maximal benefits with minimal harm.

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Nonmaleficence

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9
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The absence of preventative ethics contributes to nursing _____.

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Burnout

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Truthfulness in support of patient autonomy.

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Veracity

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What are some resources for ethical dilemmas (4)?

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  1. Law or ethical standard governing the situation?
  2. Scope of practice
  3. Guidance from BON on similar situations
  4. Look to privacy and confidentiality rules defined by federal and state laws and practice and policy guidelines
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Knowing what is right for the patient is the most important thing with this principle.

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Beneficence

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The ethical principle that deals with fairness.

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Justice

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Ethics or morals?

Professional guidelines.

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Ethics

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No undue burden on people.

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Justice and Fidelity

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There must be a faithfulness to professional commitments, even if there are conflicts about allocation of resources.

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Justice and Fidelity

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T/F Autonomy involves advocating for what a person might want if not ill.

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True

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What is preventative ethics?

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Integration of ethics into daily practice through ethics rounds or opportunities for reflection. Provides an opportunity to prevent an ethical dilemma from becoming a crisis.

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Fairness, both to individuals and in allocating resources.

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Justice and Fidelity

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What is the foundation of ethics?

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Relationships with patients and families.

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Ethics or morals?

Tends to be associated with values or habits that reflect our behavior.

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Morals

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Goal of nursing and medicine.

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Beneficence

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What 6 actions can help with ethics at the end of life?

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  1. Maintain the patient relationship.
  2. Advocate for the patient.
  3. Alleviate pain.
  4. Ensure optimal quality of life.
  5. Provide family-centered care.
  6. Know how to deal with hope.
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With this principle, you must be careful to avoid paternalism.

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Beneficence

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Ethics or morals?

Personal beliefs and experiences.

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Ethics

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The ethical principle that deals with acting in the best interest of the patient.

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Beneficence

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Obligation to tell the truth.

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Veracity

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Ethics or morals?

Societal norms.

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Ethics

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Ethics or morals?

Organizational standards.

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Ethics

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Potential for conflict with principle of autonomy.

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Beneficence

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The ethical principle that deals with truthfulness and honesty.

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Veracity

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Ethics or morals?

Religious beliefs.

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Morals

33
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Ability to act on one’s own choices.

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Autonomy

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T/F In the ethical framework, the particulars of a situation are less important than adherence to principles.

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True AND false. True in the principle orientation to ethical decision making framework. False in the relational or care-based approach to ethical decision making framework. Trend now is to reconcile both ethical traditions.

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Do no intentional harm or needless harm.

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Nonmaleficence

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In order to accomplish _____ one must possess the professional competence that allows you to foresee consequences and perform actions.

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Nonmaleficence

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Ethics or morals?

Tends to be associated with critical reflection on our values.

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Ethics

38
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Promotion of a patient’s good.

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Beneficence

39
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T/F The ANA has a code of ethics for nurses.

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True. Guides us to respect persons, help maintain patient’s autonomy, promote patient’s dignity, and ensure patient’s safety.

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