Ethics

Question 1

evolved with modern medicine, q’s created as science and technology produce new possibilities

Answer 1

bioethics

Question 2

the rules of right & wrong in a society

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morals

Question 3

a formal process for making logical decisions based on moral values

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ethics

Question 4

ideas, beliefs, qualities or customs that are prized by individuals, groups, or society

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values

Question 5

morals

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the rules of right & wrong in a society

Question 6

ethics

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a formal process for making logical decisions based on moral values

Question 7

a cognitive developmental process that is sequential in nature: rules imposed by authority, conform to expected social & religious mores, autonomous thinker who strives for a moral code beyond issues of authority (theory)

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Kohlberg’s theory

Question 8

which is the most widely accepted theory

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Kohlberg’s

Question 9

purpose of ethical principles

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establish common ground between RN & others, provide framework by which moral problems can be evaluated

Question 10

establish common ground between RN & others, provide framework by which moral problems can be evaluated

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purpose of ethical principles

Question 11

autonomy

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the right to self determination

Question 12

beneficence

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obligation to do good

Question 13

nonmaleficence

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do no harm

Question 14

justice

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treat everyone the same (fairness)

Question 15

veracity

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truth telling

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fidelity

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faithfulness & trust

Question 17

usefulness/value and worth of actions

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utility

Question 18

the provider tries to act on behalf of the pt & believes their actions are justified because of a commitment to act in best interest of pt

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paternalism

Question 19

interferes with a pt’s right to autonomy

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paternalism

Question 20

which ethical theory is non-consequential

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deontology

Question 21

which ethical theory is consequential

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utilitarianism

Question 22

based on the view that rightness or wrongness of an act depends on the nature of the act, NOT the consequences

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deontology

Question 23

decision is right if it conforms to moral duty & wrong if it violates moral duty

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deontology

Question 24

based on view that an action is judged as bad or good in relation to its outcome

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utilitarianism

Question 25

the greatest good for the most people

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utilitarianism

Question 26

pose a choice between perplexing alternatives in the delivery of health care because there is no clear sense of right or wrong

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dilemma

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dilemma

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pose a choice between alternatives of health care because no clear sense of right or wrong

Question 28

ethical decision making model: situation assessment procedure (4)

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1. ID ethical issues & problems
2. ID & analyze alternatives
3. select an alternative
4. justify selection

Question 29

MORAL process for ethical decision making

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M-massage the dilemma
O-outline the options
R-resolve by review
A-act using criteria
L-look back & evaluate