Legal and Ethics

Question 1

What is nursing ethics

Answer 1

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

Question 2

what are morals

Answer 2

private, personal, or group standards of right or wrong

Question 3

what are ethics

Answer 3

formal process for making logical and consistent moral decisions

Question 4

what is Utilitarianism ethical theories

Answer 4

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

Question 5

what is deontological ethical theory

Answer 5

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

Question 6

what is autonomy

Answer 6

right to make own choices

Question 7

what is beneficence

Answer 7

doing good

Question 8

what is nonmaleficence

Answer 8

do no harm

Question 9

what is fidelity

Answer 9

when a nurse remains true to practices

Question 10

what is veracity

Answer 10

truth

Question 11

what is social justice

Answer 11

belief that everyone is entitled to access to care

Question 12

what does International Council of Nurses do

Answer 12

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

Question 13

what does American Nurses Association do

Answer 13

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

Question 14

what are ethical dilemmas

Answer 14

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

Question 15

what are a nurses role in ethical dilemmas

Answer 15

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

Question 16

what is the definition of law

Answer 16

standard or rule of conduct established and enforced by government

Question 17

what is litigation

Answer 17

process of bringing and trying a lawsuit

Question 18

what is a plaintiff

Answer 18

person bringing a suit

Question 19

what is a defendant

Answer 19

person being accused of a crime

Question 20

what is public law

Answer 20

government directly involved - regulated relationships between individuals and government

Question 21

what is private law

Answer 21

civil law- regulates relationships among people

Question 22

what is criminal law

Answer 22

concerns state and federal criminal statues - defines criminal actions

Question 23

what are the 4 sources of law

Answer 23

constitutions, statutory law, administrative law, common law

Question 24

what is constitutions

Answer 24

serve as guides to legislative bodies

Question 25

what is statutory law

Answer 25

enacted by a legislative body

Question 26

what is administrative law

Answer 26

empowered by executive officers

Question 27

what is common law

Answer 27

judiciary system reconciles controversies, creates body of common law

Question 28

what are some reasons for suspending or revoking a license

Answer 28

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

Question 29

what is crime

Answer 29

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

Question 30

what is a misdemeanor

Answer 30

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

Question 31

what is a felony

Answer 31

punishable by imprisonment for more then a year

Question 32

what is a tort

Answer 32

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

Question 33

what are some examples of intentional tort

Answer 33

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

Question 34

what are some examples of unintentional tort

Answer 34

negligence or malpractice

Question 35

what is negligence

Answer 35

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.

Question 36

what is malpractice

Answer 36

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

Question 37

what are the 4 elements of negligence

Answer 37

duty owed, breach of duty, causation, damages

Question 38

what are the 3 outcomes of malpractice litigation

Answer 38

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

Question 39

what is sentinel event

Answer 39

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

Question 40

what are some surgical sentinel events

Answer 40

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

Question 41

what should be included in an incident report

Answer 41

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

Question 42

what are some behaviors consistent with substance use disorder

Answer 42

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

Question 43

what is authoritative leadership

Answer 43

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

Question 44

what is democratic leadership

Answer 44

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

Question 45

what is laissez faire leadership

Answer 45

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.

Question 46

what is servant leadership

Answer 46

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

Question 47

what is transformational leadership

Answer 47

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

Question 48

what are the 5 competencies of emotional intelligence

Answer 48

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