Chapter 3- Ethical Responsibilities Flashcards
What is ethics in nursing?
The study of conduct character and professional moral standard
What does the code of ethics provide for nurses?
A guide for expectations and professional standards
What are the six ethical principles for client care?
Autonomy, beneficence, fidelity, justice, nonmaleficence, veracity
What is autonomy?
The right to make personal decisions
What ethical principle means do no harm?
Nonmaleficence
What principle ensures fairness?
Justice
How does a nurse demonstrate fidelity?
By keeping promises and maintaining trust
What is the first step in ethical decision-making?
Identifying whether the situation is an ethical dilemma
What ethical principle involves telling the truth
Veracity
What ethical principle promotes good for others without self interest?
Beneficence
What are the four basic principles of ethics?
CAAR, advocacy, accountability, confidentiality, and responsibility
What are the steps to ethical decision-making?
Identify if it isn’t ethical dilemma,
gather all relevant information
Review personal values
list and analyze possible solutions
choose and justify the best ethical action
evaluate the outcome.
