Module 2/3 - Ethics in nursing/research

Question 1

What makes up evidence based practice in nursing?

Answer 1

1. Best research evidence
2. Clinical expertise
3. Patient values/circumstances

Question 2

What is the clinical reasoning cycle?

Answer 2

A structure to follow that helps a nurse work through clinical problems using their knowledge and critical thinking skills.

It is also a learning opportunity

Question 3

What are some barriers for ethical decision making in a clinical setting?

Answer 3

*Technology
*Communication barriers
*Legislation
*Lack of experience
*Practice setting and EBP
*Own different moral beliefs

Question 4

Explain what moral reasoning is:

Answer 4

A logical process that underpin moral decision-making and leads to ethical behavior or puts ethical decisions into practice

Question 5

Explain what shared goals of care means:

Answer 5

When clinicians, patients and whānau explore patients’ values, the care and treatment options available and agree the goal of care for the current admission and if the patient deteriorates.

Question 6

Explain the relevance of the Declaration of Helsinki on research ethics:

Answer 6

The Declaration of Helsinki was created in 1964 by the World Medical Association.

The Declaration of Helsinki is a statement outlining the ethical principles for medical research involving humans.

Provides guidance to medical research teams.

Question 7

What is important to consider ethically when conducting research?

Answer 7

*Intentions of the study
*will the study inflict harm on the subjects
*disclose all risk
*informed consent
*confidentiality