Lesson 2

Question 1

the right to self-determination, laws have
been enacted to protect the patient’s right
to make choices independently

Answer 1

Autonomy

Question 2

“that every individual
receiving health care be
informed in writing of the
right under state law to
make decisions about his
or her health care,
including the right to
refuse medical and
surgical care and the right
to initiate advance
directives.

Answer 2

Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA),

Question 3

truth telling, is
closely linked with
informed decision making
and informed consent

Answer 3

Veracity

Question 4

4 ELEMENTS OF MAKING UP THE
INFORMED CONSENT

Answer 4

• COMPETENCE
• DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
• COMPREHENSION
• VOLUNTARINESS

Question 5

the principle of “do no harm,”
is the ethical fabric of legal determinations
encompassing negligence and/or malpractice.

Answer 5

NON-MALFEASANCE

Question 6

(RES IPSA LOQUITOR

Answer 6

the thing speaks for itself

Question 7

refers to privileged information
or to a social contract or covenant in legal
terms.

Answer 7

Confidentiality

Question 8

The principle of (doing good) is
legalized through adherence to critical tasks
and duties contained in job descriptions; in
policies, procedures, and protocols set forth
by the healthcare facility; and in standards
and codes of ethical behaviors established and
promulgated by professional nursing
organizations

Answer 8

beneficence

Question 9

speaks to fairness and equal
distribution of goods and services.

-This means that the nurse or any other health
professional can be subjected to penalty or to
litigation for discrimination in provision of care

Answer 9

JUSTICE