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Legal and Ethics Flashcards

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What is nursing ethics

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a domain of knowledge that addresses issues and questions about morality in human choices, actions, character, and ends

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what are morals

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private, personal, or group standards of right or wrong

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what are ethics

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formal process for making logical and consistent moral decisions

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what is Utilitarianism ethical theories

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societal centered decision making based on what provides the greatest good for the greatest number of individuals

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what is deontological ethical theory

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patient centered decision making based on obligations, duty, and what one considers to be right or wrong

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what is autonomy

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right to make own choices

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what is beneficence

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doing good

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what is nonmaleficence

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do no harm

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what is fidelity

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when a nurse remains true to practices

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what is veracity

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truth

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what is social justice

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belief that everyone is entitled to access to care

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what does International Council of Nurses do

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adopted its ‘Code of Ethics’ as a guide for action based on social values and needs and serves as the standard for nurses worldwide.

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what does American Nurses Association do

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establishes the ethical standard for the profession and serves as guide for nurses to use in ethical analysis and decision making

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what are ethical dilemmas

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problems for which more than one choice can be made, and the choice is influenced by the values and beliefs of the decision makers

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what are a nurses role in ethical dilemmas

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an agent for the client facing an ethical decision, a decision maker in regard to nursing practice

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what is the definition of law

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standard or rule of conduct established and enforced by government

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what is litigation

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process of bringing and trying a lawsuit

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what is a plaintiff

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person bringing a suit

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what is a defendant

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person being accused of a crime

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what is public law

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government directly involved - regulated relationships between individuals and government

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what is private law

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civil law- regulates relationships among people

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what is criminal law

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concerns state and federal criminal statues - defines criminal actions

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what are the 4 sources of law

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constitutions, statutory law, administrative law, common law

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what is constitutions

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serve as guides to legislative bodies

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what is statutory law

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enacted by a legislative body

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what is administrative law

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empowered by executive officers

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what is common law

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judiciary system reconciles controversies, creates body of common law

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what are some reasons for suspending or revoking a license

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drug/alcohol abuse, fraud, deceptive practice, criminal acts, previous disciplinary actions, gross/ordinary negligence, physical or mental impairments (including age)

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what is crime

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wrong against a person or the persons property as well as the public

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what is a misdemeanor

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punishable by fines or less then a year in jail (or fines)

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what is a felony

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punishable by imprisonment for more then a year

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what is a tort

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wrong committed by a person against another person or that persons property - tried in civil court

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what are some examples of intentional tort

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Assault and battery, Defamation of character, Invasion of privacy, False imprisonment, Fraud

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what are some examples of unintentional tort

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negligence or malpractice

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what is negligence

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conduct falls below standard of care and places the client at risk for injury. A nurse fails to implement safety measures for a client who has been identified as a risk for falls.

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what is malpractice

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is negligence committed by a professional such as a nurse or physician

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what are the 4 elements of negligence

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duty owed, breach of duty, causation, damages

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what are the 3 outcomes of malpractice litigation

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All parties work toward fair settlement, Case is presented to malpractice arbitration panel, Case is brought to trial court

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what is sentinel event

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any unanticipated event in a healthcare setting resulting in death or serious physical/psychological injury to a patient or patients not related to the natural course of the patients illness

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what are some surgical sentinel events

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wrong patient/site/procedure, unintended retention of a foreign body, OP/Post op complications

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what should be included in an incident report

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names, factual account, date/time/place, pertinent characteristics of person involved, equipment/resources, important variables, documentation

42
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what are some behaviors consistent with substance use disorder

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smell of ETOH, impaired coordination, sleepiness, bloodshot eyes, mood swings, memory loss, neglect of appearance, excessive use of sick leave, tardiness,

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what is authoritative leadership

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A nurse who leads using this management style makes all decisions and gives specific orders and directions to subordinates, and tends to discourage questions or dissent

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what is democratic leadership

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welcome and value others input, rely heavily on team participation and facilitate discussions that enable multiple members of their group to weigh in on decisions

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what is laissez faire leadership

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Instead of a single leader making all decisions for an organization, group or team, laissez-faire leaders make few decisions and allow their staff to choose appropriate workplace solutions.

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what is servant leadership

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based on the idea that leaders prioritize serving the greater good - serve their team and organization first

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what is transformational leadership

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nurse manager is focused on the big picture (improved patient care, better systems and processes), and how to get there.

48
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what are the 5 competencies of emotional intelligence

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self awareness, self regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills

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