Law &Ethics

Question 1

Definition of bioethics

Answer 1

The application of ethical principles to every aspect of healthcare

Question 2

Definition of nursing ethics

Answer 2

Subset of bio ethics; ethical questions that arise out of nursing practice

Question 3

Definition of moral distress and the two components of it

Answer 3

• inability to carry out in moral decision.

- internal and external perceived constraints

Question 4

Definition of moral outrage

Answer 4

Belief that others are acting immorally and will usually result in whistleblowing.

Question 5

Definition of consequentialism

Answer 5

Whether something is right or wrong depends on the consequence not on the action

Question 6

Definition of utilitarianism

Answer 6

The value of an action is determined by its usefulness

Question 7

Definition of deontology

Answer 7

And action is right or wrong regardless of the consequence. Everyone should act in the same manner in a given situation

Question 8

What are four professional guidelines for ethical decision making? Hint: what organizations

Answer 8

• ICN (International council of nurses)
• ANA
• Client/patient care partnerships (PCP)
• The joint commission

Question 9

What is decisional conflict

Answer 9

When the client isn’t certain about which course of action to take

Question 10

What is moral distress

Answer 10

When a client has made a moral decision but is an able to carry out the chosen action

Question 11

What is an ethical dilemma

Answer 11

When a choice has to be made between to equally undesirable actions

Question 12

What is liability

Answer 12

A person is financially or legally responsible for something

Question 13

What is malpractice

Answer 13

A professional person has failed to act in a reasonable and prudent manner

Question 14

What is the health information technology for economic and clinical health act

Answer 14

Healthcare agencies are required to notify clients and breaches in data cannot be delayed longer than 60 days

Question 15

What is the self-determination act and what two types of legal written in advance directives does it address

Answer 15

Recognizes the clients right to make decisions regarding their own healthcare. The two types are living will and power of attorney

Question 16

What does the board of nursing regulate

Answer 16

Credentialing licensing and discipline

Question 17

A tort is a civil wring against another person. What are the three types of torts?

Answer 17

1. Quasi-intentional
2. Intentional
3. Non/unintentional

Question 18

What is the most common kind of non-unintentional tort

Answer 18

Negligence

Question 19

What are some common malpractice claims

Answer 19

Failure to assess and diagnose, failure to plan, failure to implement a plan of care, failure to evaluate

Question 20

When faced with a moral dilemma what decision making model can you use?

Answer 20

M-massage the dilemma
O-outline the options
R-resolve the dilemma
A-Act by applying the chosen option
L-Look back and evaluate