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Ethical & Legal Considerations Flashcards

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The code of ethics outlines rules for nurses about client-

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Privacy, nursing conduct, and nursing behaviors

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What do the first 3 provisions of the code of ethics refer to?

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The fundamental values of nursing and the nurse’s commitment to patients

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

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The duty and loyalty that the nurse is expected to showcase

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

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The duty and loyalty the nurse is expected to show beyond direct nursing encounters and to the nursing profession as a whole

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What are the six ethical principles that have a direct effect on nursing practice?

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Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Veracity
Fidelity
Justice

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Autonomy meaning?

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Independence or freedom, ability to make one’s own decisions

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Beneficence meaning?

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Doing good + acting in the client’s best interest

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Non-maleficence meaning?

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Doing the least amount of harm necessary while trying to achieve the best possible outcome for the client

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Veracity meaning?

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Honesty

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Fidelity meaning?

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Keeping promises or commitments

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Justice means to provide what?

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Impartial, fair, and equitable standards and care for all clients

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Altruism meaning?

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Selfless concern and actions for the benefit of others

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Human dignity meaning?

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Every person, regardless of their background, has value and should be treated equally

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Integrity meaning?

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Quality of being honest and having strong morals

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Social Justice meaning?

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Changes in health policy that are aimed to critique and analyze social structures, laws, and customs that can harm groups of people

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What are the 5 professional values of nursing?

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Altruism, human dignity, integrity, autonomy, social justice

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Ethical Dilemma meaning?

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Situation where a critical choice must be made, but the solution may not be ethically acceptable

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Ethical decision making meaning?

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Process of evaluating and choosing options in an ethically consistent manner using ethical principles

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Step 1 of the ethical decision process is-

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Is there an ethical dilemma?

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Step 2 of the ethical decision process is-

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Clearly identify the ethical dilemma

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Step 3 of the ethical decision process is-

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Identify possible solutions

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Step 4 of the ethical decision process is-

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Apply ethical principles to the solutions

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Step 5 of the ethical decision process is-

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Include all relevant individuals and factors

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Step 6 of the ethical decision process is-

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Decide on a solition

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Step 7 of the ethical decision process is-

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Review the decision

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Step 8 of the ethical decision process is-

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Put the decision into action

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Emergency Medical Treatment- and Labor Act (EMTALA) meaning?

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Ensures that everyone, regardless of their insurance or financial status, has equal access to emergency medical care

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When was HIPAA established?

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Tort law meaning?

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Carrying out/ failing to carry out an act, which results in harm to the patient

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Informed consent meaning?

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Formal permission granted with the knowledge of possible consequences or alternatives

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Implied Consent

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Agreement by the client that is demonstrated by their actions rather than their words or their writing

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Advance Directives meaning?

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Written statement of a person’s wishes regarding medical treatment

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What are the two types of advance directives?

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Living will
Durable power of attorney for healthcare

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What document allows a client to clearly state what treatments that they want given to them if something happens and they can’t make decisions for themselves?

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A Living Will

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What documentation allows a client to appoint an individual to make health care decisions on their behalf if they are unable to?

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Durable power of attorney for health care

36
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What protects from claims of negligence for those who provide care without expectation of payment?

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Good Samaritan Laws

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Whistleblowing meaning?

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Reporting private info about an org’s wrongdoings or illegal activity

38
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What counts as a falsification of records?

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Not documenting a client assessment
Not documenting communication with members of the inter-professional team
Documenting inaccurate assessment data
Documenting things that didn’t actually occur

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What kind of sicknesses should be reported?

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Any kind of illness that can cause an outbreak. Tuberculosis, influenza, measles, etc. This also includes mass food poisoning.

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