ANA Code of Ethics and Interpretive Statements Flashcards
The Code of Ethics is a set of _________ that were established to _____ the individual practitioner
principles
guide
What does the Code of Ethics outline?
- general values
- duties
- responsibilities that flow from the specific role of being a nurse
Ethics are the justification of what?
What is right and good!!
**what a person’s life SHOULD be, not necess. what they are
T or F: Professional codes of ethics are legally binding
False!
*they only serve as a GUIDE to the highest standards of ethical practice–NOT legally binding
Who creates the Nursing Code of Ethics
ANA
Which ethical principle?
the good of many outweighs the wants or needs of an individual
Utility
Which ethical principle?
obligation to tell the truth?
Veracity
Which ethical principle?
keeping privileged info private
confidentiality
Which ethical principle?
actions are take in an effort to promote good
Benificence
Which ethical principle?
one individualism assumes the right to make decisions for another
Paternalism
Which ethical principle?
Actions are taken in an effort to avoid harm
Nonmaleficence
Which ethical principle?
seek fairness
Justice
Which ethical principle?
need to keep promises
Fidelity
Which ethical principle?
treat “equals: equally; and treat “unequals” according to their differences
Justice
Which ethical principle?
promotes self determination and freedom of choice
Autonomy
ANA Code of ethics:
how should the nurse practice in all relationships
compassion and respect for inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual
ANA Code of ethics:
What is the nurse’s primary commitment?
The patient!!
individual, group, or family
ANA Code of ethics:
what does the nurse do?
-promotes, advocates for, strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient
ANA Code of ethics:
What is the nurse responsible and accountable for?
Individual nursing practice
**determines the approp. delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse’s obligation to provide optimum care
ANA Code of ethics:
T of F: the nurse has the same duty to self as others
True:
**responsibility to preserve integrity and safety, to maintain competence, and to continue personal and professional growth.
ANA Code of ethics:
Advancement of profession
through:
- contributions to practice
- education admin
- knowledge develoment
ANA Code of ethics:
Collab with other health professionals/public
-promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs
ANA Code of ethics:
profession of nursing reponsibility
responsible for: -articulating nursing values
- maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice
- shaping social policy.
