Chapter 9 Flashcards
1
Q
Malfeasance
A
Doing something illegal
2
Q
Misfeasance
A
Doing something incorrectly
3
Q
Nonfeasance
A
Failure to act
4
Q
Assault
A
Deliberate threat to client
5
Q
Battery
A
Unconsented touching or performing of procedure. Carry through with assault.
6
Q
False imprisonment
A
Unlawful restraint or detention of a patient
7
Q
Ethics
A
Morals and principles that guide behavior
8
Q
Professional ethics
A
Principles guiding right and wrong conduct
9
Q
Ethics in Nursing
A
Internal:
ANA
External:
State, Federal
10
Q
Ethical principles
A
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Fidelity
Veracity
Autonomy
Confidentiality
11
Q
Beneficence
A
Do good
12
Q
Nonmaleficence
A
Prevent harm
13
Q
Justice
A
Fair treatment
14
Q
Fidelity
A
Respect our words and duty to patients
15
Q
Veracity
A
Truthfullness
