Chapter 4 Ethical and Legal Issues

Question 1

Bioethics

Answer 1

ethics used in healthcare

Question 2

Right

Answer 2

a valid legally recognized claim or entitlement

Question 3

Absolute right

Answer 3

no restriction on the individual’s entitlement

Question 4

Legal right

Answer 4

society agreed upon and formalized into law

Question 5

Utilitarianism

Answer 5

actions that promote good/happiness for the most number of people

Question 6

Kantianism

Answer 6

actions are based on morals/sense of duty, not the end outcome

Question 7

Christian ethics

Answer 7

treat others as moral equals

the golden rule

Question 8

Natural law theories

Answer 8

we inherently know the difference between good and evil

Question 9

Ethical egoism

Answer 9

what is right is what is best for the person

Question 10

Autonomy

Answer 10

the right for people to determine their own destiny

Question 11

Nurse practice act

Answer 11

defines the legal parameters of professional and practical nursing

Question 12

Statutory law

Answer 12

laws enacted by legislative bodies

Question 13

Common law

Answer 13

derived from decisions made in previous cases

Question 14

Civil law

Answer 14

protects the private and property rights of people and businesses

Question 15

Tort

Answer 15

a violation of a civil law in which an individual has been wronged

Question 16

Intentional tort

Answer 16

touching a person (providing medical treatment) without their consent

Question 17

Unintentional tort

Answer 17

malpractice or negligence

Question 18

Doctrine of privileged communication

Answer 18

grants privileges under which they may refuse to reveal information about and communications with the pt

Question 19

When orders for restrains must be renewed

Answer 19

Adults: 4 hours
Children 9-17: 2 hours
Children <9: 1 hour
Max of 24 hours