Ethics in Nursing Flashcards
What are values?
our conception of what is good and most desirable
What are values and beliefs?
- Dictate what we consider “right” and “wrong”
- Instilled in us as we grow
- Often subconscious
- Reflected in the decisions we make, the actions we take, the opinions we express
What are ethics?
the critical, structured examination of
how we should behave in various situations
What does ethics involve?
Involves reflecting on and understanding norms, values, and beliefs
What is mortality?
beliefs and traditions about how should conduct ourselves toward others
Is mortality action orientated?
YES
What is moral autonomy?
we feel responsibility and
ownership for our chosen values and beliefs
What are ethical/moral dilemmas?
Situations in which the clear course of action may not
be obvious or there is disagreement
What is ethical decision making?
- Several Models available to nurses to follow
- Won’t point to a specific answer or solution
- Instead, serve as a framework to guide discussion and analysis or ethical problems
- Commonly involves many stakeholders with their own values, perspectives, goals, and interests
What is moral integrity?
sense of consistency between our convictions and our actions
What is moral distress?
results when values are pushed to a limit by
being consistently disrespected, trivialized, ignored, or compromised
Find ourselves in situations where, for some reason, it is
difficult or impossible to stay true to our convictions
What can moral distress be a result of?
Can be the result of moral dilemmas that are not
acknowledged or ignored and not resolved
What is nursing ethics?
- The examination of the norms, values, and principles in nursing practice
- Separate from bioethics as nursing has a unique
focus on relationships - Nursing practice consistently exists within a
relational context
Ethical Principles in Nursing
- Client Autonomy
- Informed Consent
- Trust
- Fidelity
- Beneficence
- Nonmaleficence
- Justice
What is fidelity?
Truth-Telling, Deception, and
Withholding Information
What are the codes of ethics?
- Contains standards and expectations of ethical practice for professionals
- Founded on ethical theories, concepts, and principles (values)
- May also contain tools for ethical decision making
- Professional groups (like nurses) accept the duty serve the public interest and the common good
- Defines acceptable and unacceptable behaviours, rules of conduct, and professional values and responsibilities
- Clarifies principles that guide decisions and actions
What are the 4 fundamental responsibilities for nurses (ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses)
- To promote health
- To prevent Illness
- To restore health
- To alleviate suffering
What are the 4 elements of the ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses?
1) Nurses and People
2) Nurses and Practice
3) Nurses and the Profession
4) Nurses and Co-workers
What are nurses and people in regard to the ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses?
includes informed consent,
confidentiality, advocacy,
social justice, and integrity
What is nurses and practice in regard to the ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses?
Includes competent practice,
clinical judgment, personal
health (fitness to practice),
safety, and dignity
What is nurses and the profession in regard to the ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses?
Includes self-regulation,
clinical practice standards,
management, research,
education, EIP, positive
practice environments, and
equitable working conditions
What are the nurses and co-workers in regard to the ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses?
includes multidisciplinary
relationships, collaboration,
and reporting
What are the 2 parts of the CNA Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses?
Part 1 – Nursing Values and Ethical Responsibilities
Part 2 – Ethical Endeavors (Outlines approaches nurses can take to address social
inequalities)
What are the difference values of the CNA Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses?
Value A: Providing Safe, Compassionate,
Competent, and Ethical Care
Value B: Promoting Health and Well-Being
Value C: Promoting and Respecting Informed
Decision Making
Value D: Preserving Dignity
Value E: Maintaining Privacy and Confidentiality
Value F: Promoting Justice
Value G: Being Accountable
