Exam 3 Flashcards
Nurse’s “affirmative duty”
duty to prevent harm
4 elements that must occur to file case
- existence of duty
- breach of that duty
- harm done to the PT
4 causal connection between breech of duty and PT harm
Intentional Torts
Assault Battery Defamation of character False imprisonment Invasion of privacy Intentional infliction of emotional distress
Unintentional Torts
negligence
malpractice (failure to meet medical standard)
Minor (misdemeanor) offenses
Illegal practice of medicine
Failing to report child or elder abuse
Falsification of the patient’s medical record
Assault and battery
Contract Law
Agreements formed between 2 parties in which there is a duty or obligation involved
Nursing Ethics
Accountability Advocacy Collaboration Innovation Integrity Leadership Lifelong learning Passion and commitment Quality/excellence commitment Stewardship
Teleology (Utilitarianism)
ethical theory
doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people
Deontology
ethical theory
all life is worthy of respect
Moral Principle terms
Veracity Autonomy Beneficence Nonmaleficence Fidelity Justice
Veracity
truthfulness
Autonomy
the right to make decisions
Fidelity
faithfulness to commitments
Justice
fairness to all people
Phases of the Nurse-Client Relationship
Pre-Orientation
Orientation
The Working Phase
Termination Phase