ethics/policy Flashcards
What is nonmalficence?
“do no harm”
What is utilitarianism?
doing what provides the benefit for the most people
What is veracity?
The duty to present info honestly and truthfully
What is the difference between claims based and occurrence based malpractice insurance?
Claims-based will cover claims only if NP is still enrolled with same company at time claim is filed in court. Occurrence-based claims are covered as long as the policy was in effect during the event.
What part of medicare covers inpatient hospitalizations?
Part A–automatic enrollment
What part of medicare covers outpatient office visits, labs, DMEs?
part B
What is the main duty of the IRB?
to protect rights of human subjects enrolled in study
put the following in order from highest level of evidence (I) to lowest (VII):
expert opinion
systematic review of RCTs
evidence of one RCT
Systemic review of RCTs (I)
Evidence of one RCT (II)
expert opinion (VII)
What cultures believe in Mal de go (evil eye)
latino, muslim, mediterranean
What constitutes malpractice?
if the provider does not act the way a reasonably prudent person would
If a provider violates standards of practice, what is he or she guilty of?
breach of duty
What constitutes damages?
permanent substantial damage as result of malparactice
How does “incident to” and “not incident to” billing differ?
If “incident to” NP bills at 100%, if not, 85%
What is the risk in a control group minus risk of treatment group termed as?
Absolute risk reduction
What is % of risk removed by a treatment and how is it calculated?
Relative risk reduction-Take absolute risk reduction and divide by risk in general population
if results can be repeated and are not a “fluke” they are said to be what?
reliable
If the results of a study show what the researcher thinks they do, the results are
valid
Who studied the idea of retrospection resulting in serenity and wisdom?
Butler
Who studied relationship of physical changes of aging to personality?
Levinson
What are the transtheoretical model of change stages
precontemplation-no intention to change in 6 months; contemplation-intent to change within 6 months; preparation-ready to take action; action-specific changes made; maintenence-preventing relapse
What are the four perceptions in the health belief model?
Severity of potential illness/action; Patient’s susceptibility to the illness; benefits of taking preventative action; perceived barriers to taking action
Who’s theory emphasized patient independence and the nurse’s duty to assist the patient in recovery (or death)?
Henderson
Who’s theory, termed Self-Care, described patient’s as being responsible for their own care?
Orem
Who’s model focused on actual or potential stressors and how they prevent patient’s from performing interventions for health?
Neuman
Who’s theory, termed “interpersonal theory” focuses on the nurse-patient relationship and views nursing as a maturing force?
Peplau
Who developed the theory of transcultural nursing?
Leininger–Focused on providing care congruent with cultural beliefs.
What is beneficence?
Compassion, taking steps to BENEfit others, desire to do good
