ethics, etc Flashcards
values
the enduring beliefs or attitudes about the worth of a person, object, idea, or action
value system
the internal organization of values from most important to least important
belief
interpretations or conclusion that people accept as true
attitudes
mental positions or feelings toward a person, object, or idea
professional values
those acquired through socialization into nursing from code of ethics, nursing experiences, teachers, and peers
altruism
the concern for the wellbeing and welfare of others
autonomy
the right to make one’s own decisions
human dignity
respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness for individuals and populations
integrity
acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethic and accepted standards of practice
social justice
acting in accordance with fair treatment regardless of other’s personal preferences
what are the five values essential for the professional nurse
altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, & social justice
what are the various meaning for ethics
a. ) a method of inquiry that helps people to understand the morality of human behavior
b. ) the practices or beliefs of a certain group
c. ) the expected standards of moral behavior of a particular group as described in the group’s formal code of ethics
moral rule
specific prescription for actions
nonmaleficence
to do no harm
beneficence
to do good
justice
fairness
fidelity
to be faithful to agreements and promises
veracity
to tell the truth
what are the purposes of the nurses code of ethics
- to inform the public of the minimum standards of the profession & understand professional nursing conduct
- serve as a sign of nurses commitment to the public
- to outline the major ethical considerations of the profession
- provide ethical standards for professional behavior
- guide the profession in self-regulation
- remind nurses of the special responsibility they assume when caring for the sick
advocate
one who expresses and defends the cause of another
