icu 5

Question 1

Values:

Answer 1

attitudes, ideals, or beliefs that one holds & uses to guide behavior

Question 1

Morals:

Answer 1

rules of conduct in regard to decisions of right or wrong

Question 2

Ethics:

Answer 2

reflects what actions one should take; habits or customs

Question 3

Bioethics:

Answer 3

application of ethical theories and principles to moral issues or
problems in health care

Question 4

Moral distress:

Answer 4

pain/anguish affecting mind, body, relationships in response to a
situation in which the person is aware of a moral problem, acknowledges moral
responsibility, and makes a moral judgment about the correct action; however, as
a result of real or perceived constraints, participates in perceived moral
wrongdoing

Question 5

‘The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights’ describes

Answer 5

he rights of patients and
other people using the Australian health system.
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/australian-charter-healthcare-rights
I have the right to
* Access (to health
care and
information about
my situation)
* Safety
* Respect
* Partnership
* Privacy
* Give feedback

Question 6

Understanding ethical dilemmas in nursing

Answer 6

From personal value systems & beliefs
◦Involving peers’ & other’s behaviours
◦ Regarding patient rights: right to privacy, informed consent, to die,
confidentiality, respectful care, care without discrimination,
information concerning medical condition & treatment, right to
refuse to participate in research studies; partnership regarding
treatment plan
◦ Dilemmas created by institutional issues
◦ Dilemmas created by patient data access issues

Question 7

Nurses/health
professionals are
held accountable
for…

Answer 7

Failure to assess and monitor
Failure to follow standard of care
Failure to use equipment in responsible
manner
Failure to act as a patient advocate
Failure to communicate
Failure to document

Question 8

Understanding ethical dilemmas in nursing

Answer 8

Clinical research
Advanced Care planning

Question 9

Clinical research in the ICU environment requires a delicate balance
between the desire to advance knowledge and the greater good, on
the one hand, and the respect of the patient’s autonomy and wishes,
on the other hand.

Question 10

Clinical research in the ICU environment requires

Answer 10

a delicate balance
between the desire to advance knowledge and the greater good, on
the one hand, and the respect of the patient’s autonomy and wishes,
on the other hand.

Question 11

Advanced Care planning,

Answer 11

is a process in which the patient is
encouraged to discuss and identify his/her values, beliefs and life
goals, especially the healthcare trajectory he/she wishes to follow. This
can be done with those suffering from chronic and debilitating
conditions, but much more difficult with sudden and unexpected
trauma/accidents. Do you want to be intubated if you needed it?
Under which circumstances?