Ethical Terminology

Question 1

Ethics

Answer 1

The study of a system of moral principles and standards, or the process of using them to decide your conduct and actions.

Question 2

Bioethics

Answer 2

Refers to the application of ethical principles to healthcare.

Question 3

Nursing Ethics

Answer 3

A subset of bioethics.

- Refers to ethical questions that arise out of nursing practice

Question 4

Value Neutrality

Answer 4

We attempt to understand our own values regarding an issue and to know when to put them aside, to become nonjudgmental when providing care.

Question 5

Beneficence

Answer 5

The duty to do good or promote good

Question 6

Nonmaleficence

Answer 6

Do no harm and prevent harm

Question 7

Autonomy

Answer 7

Refers to persons right to choose and ability to act on that choice

Question 8

Justice

Answer 8

The obligation to be fair

Question 9

Fidelity

Answer 9

The duty to keep promises

Question 10

Veracity

Answer 10

The duty to tell the truth

Question 11

Accountability

Answer 11

Be there, be accountable for self and patients

Question 12

Confidentiality

Answer 12

Keep everything private, follow HIPAA

Question 13

Morals

Answer 13

Refer to private, personal, or group standards that consider what is good, bad, right, or wrong.