legal and ethical principles

Question 1

what is the healthcare domain?

Answer 1

those iterrelated and dynamic systems that influence quality of life and health related services

Question 2

responsibility

Answer 2

a state of obligation for something within ones power or control

Question 3

accountability

Answer 3

a state in which one is subject to the obligation to report, explain, or justify something or some action.

Question 4

nurses legal responsibiity

Answer 4

nurses have an obligation to practice and direct the practice of others under the nurse’s supervision so that no harm or injury to the client is prevented and the standards of care are maintained.

Question 5

what are standards of care?

Answer 5

main purpose= define professional accountability to the public.
developed by professional organizations and institution policies ex: ANA, journals, CDC, state programs, etc
establishes general and specific guidelines for practice

Question 6

State board of nursing has the power to

Answer 6

• examine and license
• regulate and define nursing practice
• approve nursing educational programs
• investigate and discipline nurses

Question 7

The patient bill of rights was created to..

Answer 7

• make the patient feel more confident in US health care system
• stress the importance of a strong relationship between patients and their HCP
• stress the key role patients play in staying healthy by laying out rights and responsibilities for all patients and HCP

Question 8

Informed consent

Answer 8

• needed for: any invasive procedure; participation in research, including surveys; photos
• not necessary in emergencies

Question 9

Whats included in informed consent?

Answer 9

• diagnosis
• treatments available
• benefits
• risks for treatment options
• what the pt will experience/feel during procedure and/or treatment