module 2-ethical decsion making

Question 1

ethic

Answer 1

a personal consciousness of the moral importance that guides personal action in a particular situation

Question 2

what is the first step in the decision process

Answer 2

articulating the problem

Question 3

moral dilemma

Answer 3

the best course of action is unclear
what is most right/least wrong

Question 4

moral uncertainty

Answer 4

not sure of morally correct action
not sure what moral value to apply
not able to define actual problem
“gut feeling”

Question 5

moral distress

Answer 5

have clear solution but unable to act

Question 6

outcomes of moral distress

Answer 6

quit
burnout
lose ability to care

Question 7

what does unrelieved moral distress result in

Answer 7

outrage-
residue-
disengagement
courage

Question 8

7 steps of decision making framework

Answer 8

1. Gather data and identify moral claims
2. key participants
   3.moral perspectives/development
   4.desired outcomes
   5.options
   6.Act on choice
   7.Evaluate the outcomes of the action

Question 9

code of ethics

Answer 9

public statement
guidance and direction
resource
education and evaluation tool

Question 10

what are the 2 main parts of the code of ethics

Answer 10

nursing values and responsibilities
ethical endeavours related to societal issues

Question 11

what are the 7 primary values

Answer 11

1. safe, compassionate, competent and ethical care
2. health and well-being
3. informed decision making
4. dignity
5. privacy and confidentiality
6. justice
7. accountability

Question 12

COE and Florence nightingale

Answer 12

-confident advocacy
-quality work environment
-safe, compassionate, competent and ethical care

Question 13

practical dilemma

Answer 13

self-interest (family priorities)

Question 14

moral outrage

Answer 14

nurses feel powerless

Question 15

moral residue

Answer 15

feeling of guilt, inadequacy and powerlessness