Ch 5

Question 1

Kantianism

Answer 1

States that the decisions should be based on moral law and that actions are bound by a sense of moral duty

Question 2

Christian ethics

Answer 2

A basic principle in Christian ethics is to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”

Question 3

Ethical egoism

Answer 3

Promotes the idea that what is right is good for the individual and may not take the need of others into account

Question 4

Utilitarianism

Answer 4

Holds that decisions should be made with a focus on the end results being happiness

Question 5

Beneficence

Answer 5

One’s duty to benefit or promote the good of others

Question 6

Nonmaleficence

Answer 6

Is the requirement that health-care providers do not harm their clients, either intentionally or unintentionally

Question 7

Justice

Answer 7

Suggests that all resources (including health care services) ought to be distributed equally to all people. It requires that all individuals be treated equally regardless if race, sex, marital status, medical diagnosis, social standing, economic level or religious beliefs

Question 8

Veracity

Answer 8

Refers to one’s duty to always be truthful and not intentionally deceive or mislead clients

Question 9

Informed consent

Answer 9

The nurse must assess for validity of informed consent when the pt is not oriented to person, date or time.

Question 10

Assault

Answer 10

Refers to an action that results in fear and apprehension that the person will be touched without consent

Question 11

Battery

Answer 11

The touching of another person without consent

Question 12

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)

Answer 12

Works to improve the lives of the mentally ill

Question 13

Tarasoff Ruling

Answer 13

Mental health professionals have a duty to a client and the individual(s) whom the client may threaten

Question 14

Good Samaritan law

Answer 14

Protects those who work to give reasonable assistance to someone injured or otherwise in danger

Question 15

Competency

Answer 15

A competent individual whose cognition is not impaired to an extent that it interferes with decision-making has the right to make judgements and decisions.

Question 16

Nurse practice act

Answer 16

Each state’s nurse practice act contains broad statements that describe the scope of practice for various levels of nursing (APN,RN, LPN)

Question 17

Common law

Answer 17

Common laws apply to a body of principles that evolve from court decisions resolving various controversies. Common laws may vary from state to state

Question 18

Client in restraints

Answer 18

Connecting with the client by maintaining communication while the client is physically restrained will help the client recognize this intervention as a therapeutic tx versus a punishment

Question 19

Criteria for involuntary commitment

Answer 19

The client must be a danger to themselves or others.

Question 20

False imprisonment

Answer 20

Secluding the client is false imprisonment. False imprisonment is the deliberate and unauthorized commitment of a person within fixed limits by the use of verbal or physical means. Seclusion should only be used in an emergency to prevent harm after the least restrictive means have been unsuccessfully attempted

Question 21

Values

Answer 21

Are personal beliefs about what is important and desirable

Question 22

Right

Answer 22

A right is defined as a “valid, legally recognized claim or entitlement, encompassing both freedom from government interference or discriminatory treatment, and an entitlement to benefit or service”

Question 23

Moral behavior

Answer 23

Is defined as conduct that results from series critical thinking about how individuals out to treat others. Moral behavior reflects

Question 24

Common law

Answer 24

Are derived from decisions made in previous cases and apply to a body of principles that evolve from court decisions resolving various controversies.

Question 25

Statutory law

Answer 25

Each states nurse practice act is a statutory law that defines nursing scope of practice in that state. A statutory law that has been enacted by a legislative body, such as a county or city council, state legislature or the US congress

Question 26

Ethical dilemma

Answer 26

An ethical dilemma is nursing is a situation that requires the nurse to make a choice between two equally unfavorable alternatives. The individual must make the choice experiences conscious conflict regarding the decision

Question 27

Malpractice

Answer 27

Malpractice is a a specialized form of negligence caused only by professionals. It consists of four elements: Breach of duty, injury to the client, duty to the client, resulting damages

Question 28

Consent for ECT

Answer 28

Knowledge, competency and free will

Question 29

What must the nurse accomplish prior to forming a therapeutic communication?

Answer 29

To clarify personal attitudes, values and beliefs aka Self awareness