Module 3

Question 1

What are nursing ethics?

Answer 1

Core to the profession and guides a nurses behavior, we can determine our best course of action.

Question 2

What is the code of ethics for nursing?

Answer 2

The nine provisions and interpretive statements that guide the ethical framework for registered nurses practice across all roles, levels, and settings.

Question 3

Integrity?

Answer 3

acting consistently with our values.

Question 4

Obligation?

Answer 4

duty to take care of each other and another person in a non discriminatory manner.

Question 5

Distress or fatigue?

Answer 5

Problems and threats.

Question 6

Courage?

Answer 6

Overcome fear and consequences (advocating)

Question 7

Resilience?

Answer 7

We build this by showing courage.

Question 8

Altruism?

Answer 8

Concern for welfare and well being of others

Question 9

Autonomy

Answer 9

Right to self governance or self determination

Question 10

Human dignity?

Answer 10

Inherent worth of each individual

Question 11

Integrity

Answer 11

Acting in accepted code of ethics

Question 12

Social justice

Answer 12

accordance in fair treatment for all.

Question 13

What are ethical principles?

Answer 13

Basic moral truths that guide the persons actions.

Question 14

Paternalism?

Answer 14

Controlling another persons choices. Withholding information that will upset the patient.

Question 15

Beneficence

Answer 15

Actions should always promote good - basic obligation to assist others.

Question 16

Nonmaleficence

Answer 16

DO NO HARM!

Question 17

Justice

Answer 17

Provide fair, equitable, appropriate treatment to all, without prejudice.

Question 18

Fidelity

Answer 18

Faithful and loyal, keeping promises.

Question 19

Veracity

Answer 19

Telling the truth

Question 20

Privacy and confidentiality

Answer 20

Essential to maintaining a trusting relationship. HIPPA!

Question 21

Ethical dilemma

Answer 21

Causes moral distress - there is no clear cut answer.

Question 22

What are some ethical issues in nursing?

Answer 22

Conscientious objection, incivility, bullying, end of life, euthanasia, questionable practices, impaired practice

Question 23

Scope

Answer 23

activities one is permitted to preform within the profession

Question 24

Standard

Answer 24

legal term, the benchmark of minimum care that should be preformed.

Question 25

Licensure

Answer 25

Your permission to engage in nursing practices.
- graduate from an approved program
- NCLEX-RN

Question 26

What is the nurse practice act?

Answer 26

Establishes a board of nursing that develops rules and regulations to clarify the laws.

Question 27

Good Samaritan Laws

Answer 27

Morally and ethically obligated to care in an emergency

Question 28

Types of laws?

Answer 28

Civil: private citizens
Criminal: society as a whole

Question 29

Negligence

Answer 29

Carelessness & deviation from the standard of care

Question 30

Malpractice

Answer 30

Failure of a professional to act in accordance with the professional standards or foresee and outcome