Leadership 2 Flashcards
Fundamental principle of ethics:
respect
What is an ethical dilemma?
making a choice between 2 equally undesirable alternatives
What leadership attribute is vital to ethics?
self awareness (know your values)
What is the difference between moral distress and moral outrage?
distress - you know the right ting to do but your organization says no
outrage - you witness an immoral act but feel powerless to stop it
Who is most likely to be affected by moral distress?
religious nurse
What is the difference between moral indifference and moral conflict?
indifference - questions the relevance of morality in practice
conflict - uncertain of which moral principle to apply
Which principle of ethics means that you accept responsibility for your choices?
autonomy
What is fidelity?
keeping promises
What is the ethical concept of utility?
good of many outweighs the needs of the individual
Is the ANA code of ethics legally binding?
no - just a guide to highest standards
What is the Theory-Practice-Ethics Gap?
the gap between decision making and theory (ex. hand washing evidence should = sanitizers in all rooms)
What is a model we use to make an informed moral decision?
M.O.R.A.L
What is the highest law in the US?
constitution
What is statutory law? Example.
it governs nursing practice by state
Nurse Practice Act
What is administrative law? Example.
rules to ensure we follow statutory law (Nurse Practice Act)
State Board of Nursing
What is the Nurse Practice Act?
statutory law that establishes the MINIMAL requirements for the standard of care
Discriminate between criminal and civil law:
criminal - beyond a reasonable doubt - incarceration
civil - based on preponderance of evidence - $$$ damages
Is negligent malpractice intentional or unintentional?
Unintentional
Which malpractice element describes WHAT YOU’RE EXPECTED TO DO? Example.
standard of care
giving medication
Which malpractice element describes NOT DOING WHAT YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO DO / NOT CARRYING OUT STANDARD OF CARE? Example.
breach of duty
nurse fails to administer meds correctly
Which malpractice element describes that a nurse MUST HAVE HAD THE KNOWLEDGE THAT NOT MEETING THE STANDARD OF CARE COULD POSE HARM? Example.
foreseeability of harm
available drug info tells the nurse that the wrong dose can cause injury
Which malpractice element describes the PROVEN RELATIONSHIP B/W FAILURE TO MEET STANDARD OF CARE AND THE INJURY? Example.
breach of care
too much morphine caused the pt to go into respiratory distress
Which malpractice element describes that THE FAILURE TO MEET THE STANDARD OF CARE CAUSED THE INJURY? Example.
actual injury
respiratory distress from the morphine caused a permanent condition (death)
What is defamation of character?
intentional tort of spreading false information
slander - spoken
libel - written
