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Ch.3 Ethical & Legal issues Flashcards

1
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Attitudes

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ideas that shape out point of view

one’s overall outlook

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Belief

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conviction

intellectually accepted as true regardless of facts

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Value

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something one holds dear

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When are values formed

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childhood

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Morals

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Right and wrong behavior

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Morals are based on

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attitudes, beliefs and values

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What values are acquired in preschool

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ideas of right and wrong

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what values are acquired in adolescents

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personal significant values

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What factors effect our values

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culture
society
personality
experiences

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10
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what are the values of a caregiver

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altruism
dignity
equality
justice
truth
freedom
acceptance
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Modeling of values

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learning by example

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12
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moralizing of values

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sets of standards for right and wrong

choice not allowed

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13
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Laissez-faire values

what may it result in

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unrestricted choices

may result in confusion or frustration

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14
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Reward/Punishment may cause what effect

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belief that violence is ok

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15
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responsible choice values

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balance of freedom and restriction

promotes choice

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what are the steps to value clarification

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1) choosing
2) prizing
3) acting

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rights

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power, privileged or existence to which one has a just claim

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18
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rights are used as

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expressions of power
to justify actions
to settle disputes

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19
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Client rights include

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respectful care
privacy
confidentiality
continuity of care
relevant info
examine bill
refuse treatment
participate in research
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20
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Parity laws

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insurance companies must provide coverage for mental illness equal to physical coverage

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Purpose

-how does it apply to healthcare

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guide for standards of practice

-lets ppl know what should be expected

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Autonomy

-how does it apply to healthcare

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act for ones self

-informed consent

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Beneficence

-how does it apply to healthcare

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actively doing good

-choosing action that is most therapeutic

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Nonmaleficence

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to do no harm

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Justice

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treating all people equally, fairly and respectfully

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how does Confidentiality apply to healthcare

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info on client is limited to those directly involved in care

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Fidelity

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obligation to keep your word

28
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Veracity

-how does i apply to nursing

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duty to tell the truth

  • we do not discuss prognosis
  • we do not try to lure clients to certain decisions
29
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What are the principles of the code of ethics

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  • provide info to clients
  • be truthful
  • support the client
30
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Laws

A

controls by which society governs itself

31
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Function of Laws

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define relationships
describe appropriate behavior
explain what kind of force is applied to maintain rules

32
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Public law

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Between government and citizens

33
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Felony is punishable by

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death or prison

34
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misdemeanor is punishable by

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fines or up to 1 year of prison

35
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Civil law relates to

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relationships between individuals

36
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contract laws deal with

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agreements between individuals or institutions

37
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Tort laws relate to

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individual rights

-compensation for a wrong against a person or property

38
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Policies are used to define

A

a course of action

39
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Procedure manuals are used to

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tell how a task should be performed

40
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Standard

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a measurement for comparison by which one evaluates an action

41
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When in healthcare are implied contracts entered into

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upon acceptance of services

42
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liability

A

legal responsibility for professional obligations and behaviors

43
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What liability are there for nurses

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  • remain competent
  • keep knowledge current
  • practice unimpaired
  • practice in your scope
44
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Mentally ill clients rights

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  • to obtain info
  • humane environment
  • right to vote
  • buy and sell property
  • driver licence
45
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Voluntary admission

A

client request it

they may discharge self at any time

46
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Involuntary admission is done if

-how long may it last

A

harmful to self of others

-days to years

47
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Who can involuntarily admit a patient

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physician, police, county administrator

48
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What is required for involuntary admission

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  • formal petition
  • warrant
  • court order (if long stay)
  • assessed by 1-2 doctors
49
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Indefinite admission is used for those who are

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gravely disabled and unable to provide for self

50
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Indefinite admission requires

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  • court action
  • provide guardian or conservator
  • yearly review
51
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clients who are indefinitely admitted may

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consult a lawyer and petition the court

52
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What are some common controlled substances

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  • narcotics
  • stimulants
  • depressants
  • hallucinogenics
  • some tranquilizers
53
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Fraud

A

giving false info knowing that action will be taken based off it

54
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Defamation

-types

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false communication resulting in harm

  • Libel: written
  • Slander: verbal
55
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Assault

A

any act that threatens a client

56
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Battery

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Touching without consent

57
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Invasion of privacy relates to

A

body
info
right to be left alone

58
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False imprisonment

A

Detaining a competent person against their will

59
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What is needed to legally imprison someone

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  • must be done for safety reasons
  • all other options tried
  • medical and legal authorization
60
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how often should restraints be monitored

how often should they be removed

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q15m

q2h

61
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Negligence

A

doing or failing to do act that a reasonable person would

62
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malpractice

A

failure to do an acceptable degree of professional skill

63
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requirements to be malpractice

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  • owed a duty to a client
  • did not do it
  • client injured as a result
  • actual loss or damage occurred
64
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mental health client rights

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  • treatment
  • refusal of treatment
  • informed consent
  • doctor of choice
  • confidentiality
  • freedom from restraints
65
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elopement

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client runs away (elopes) from institution

66
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Duty to warn

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responsibility to protect potential victims from harm

67
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Reportable data

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  • suspected abuse
  • gunshot wound
  • certain communicable diseases

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