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Ethical and legal considerations Flashcards

1
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What does the code of ethics refer to?

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A set of ideals, duties, and obligations that we as nurses must adhere to.

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What are the four elements to the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Code of Ethics for Nurses?

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  1. Duty of care
  2. The practice of nursing
  3. Professional responsibilities as a nurse
  4. Collaborative relationships
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What do provisions 1-3 of the code of ethics refer to?

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Fundamental values of the nursing profession and the nurse’s commitment to those they care for.

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What do provisions 4-6 of the code of ethics refer to?

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The duty of the nurse as well as their loyalty to their patients and themselves.

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What do provisions 7-9 of the code of ethics refer to?

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How you as a nurse should behave outside of patient encounters.

  • Promotion of research
  • Participation in development of standards of practice
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What does autonomy refer to in the nursing profession?

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Respecting the patient’s right to make their own decisions about the healthcare they are receiving.

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What does the ethical principle of beneficence refer to?

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It is about minimizing harm to your patient.

Going above and beyond for your patient.

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What does the ethical principle of nonmaleficence refer to?

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Do no harm.

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What does the ethical principle of veracity refer to?

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Provide truthful and accurate information to your patient.

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What does the ethical principle of fidelity refer to?

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Being loyal to your patient through keeping promises and upholding commitments.

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What does the ethical principle of justice refer to?

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Nurses obligation to provide treatments, care, resource allocation that is impartial, fair, and equitable to ALL patients.

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In terms of the five professional values of nursing, altruism refers to?

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Being selfless and doing things that are beneficial for someone other than yourself.

Going out of your way for your patient, as well as team members.

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In terms of the five professional values of nursing, human dignity refers to?

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You respect someone regardless of who they are.

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In terms of the five professional values of nursing, integrity refers to?

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Being honest and real with your patient.

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In terms of the five professional values of nursing, autonomy refers to?

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Respecting your patient’s wishes in how they want things done.

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In terms of the five professional values of nursing, social justice refers to?

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Protecting the rights of your patient.

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17
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Step 1 of the ethical decision making process is…

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Is there an ethical dilemma?

18
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Step 2 of the ethical decision making process is…

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Clearly identify the ethical dilemma.

19
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Step 3 of the ethical decision making process is…

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Identify possible solutions.

20
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Step 4 of the ethical decision making process is…

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Apply ethical principles to the solutions.

21
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Step 5 of the ethical decision making process is…

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Include all relevant individuals.

22
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Step 6 of the ethical decision making process is…

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Decide on a solution.

23
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Step 7 of the ethical decision making process is…

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Review the decision.

24
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Step 8 of the ethical decision making process is…

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Put the decision into action.

25
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What was EMTALA enacted to do?

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Direct emergency personnel to take care of someone regardless of their status in society. Essentially the ED cannot refuse treatment to anyone.

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What are the three major provisions of EMTALA?

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  1. All patients must have a medical screening evaluation.
  2. If the patient is having an emergency, the hospital must stabilize the patient and transfer to them to a facility that can meet their needs.
  3. In the event the patient cannot be stabilized, then another provider must verify and approve the need for transfer of the unstable patient.
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What does tort refer to?

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Carrying out an act or failing to to act accordingly, resulting in injury or harm to a patient.

28
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(T/F) Tort law encompasses both unintentional and intentional torts.

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True.

29
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What are the two types of advanced directives?

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  1. Living will
  2. Durable power of attorney
30
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What is the nurses role in the advanced directive process?

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Encourage the patient to have frequent, ongoing discussions with their provider about their wishes if they should become incapacitated and are unable to communicate their wishes.

31
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What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan law?

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To protect people, including nurses, from getting sued for helping someone in an emergency situation, regardless of the outcome.

32
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What are some diseases that must be reported?

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Anthrax, Chlamydia, Hepatitis, Influenza, Covid, Rubeola, TB, and etc.

33
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What is a sentinel event?

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An event that results in permanent disability, temporary severe injury, or death.

34
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What are the five rights of delegation?

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  1. Right task
  2. Right circumstance
  3. Right person
  4. Right directions/communications
  5. Right supervision/evaluation
35
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A nurse truthfully answering a patient’s questions about upcoming therapy is an example of what type of ethical principle?

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Veracity.

36
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A nurse who stops inserting an NG tube when a patient refuses is an example of what type of ethical principle?

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Autonomy.

37
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A nurse who provides the same amount of time to all patients regardless of condition is an example of what type of ethical principle?

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Justice

38
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Spending extra time reorienting a patient who is experiencing hallucinations is an example of what type of ethical principle?

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Beneficence.

39
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Describing the purpose, action, and side effect of a medication is an example of what type of ethical principle?

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Veracity.

40
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Taking a continuing education course to learn to recognize risk factors for suicide risk follows what ethical principle?

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Fidelity.

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