MORAL PRINCIPLES IN HEALTH CARE (L4)

Question 1

_________ is that from which something
proceeds in any manner, whatsoever.

Answer 1

Principle

Question 2

These are part of a normative theory that
justifies or defends moral rules and/or
moral judgments

Answer 2

MORAL PRINCIPLES

Question 2

Moral principles in health practice refer to those
general judgments that serve as a ________ for the many particular ethical prescriptions and evaluations of health activities.

Answer 2

basic justification

Question 2

refers to a fundamental rule of moral law containing certain truth from which knowledge of a definite moral action for performance proceeds along with the provision of solution to specific moral problems or issues.

Answer 2

Moral Principle

Question 2

8 MORAL PRINCIPLES

Answer 2

Accountability
Autonomy
Beneficence
Confidentiality
Fidelity
Justice
Nonmaleficence
Veracity

Question 3

Healthcare providers need to respect patient’s
rights to make choices about healthcare, even if the healthcare providers do not agree with the patient’s decision.

Answer 3

Autonomy

Question 3

The freedom to make decisions about oneself

Answer 3

Autonomy

Question 3

The right to self-determination

Answer 3

Autonomy

Question 4

Autonomy is important because we need to
make sure that the patient is ______ – and not just
deferring to their Doctor.

Answer 4

actively involved in their diagnosis and treatment

Question 5

Requires that no harm be caused to an
individual, either unintentionally or deliberately

Answer 5

Nonmaleficence

Question 6

This principle means “doing good” for others

Answer 6

Beneficence

Question 6

This principle requires nurses to protect
individuals who are unable to protect themselves

Answer 6

Nonmaleficence

Question 6

An example of a ________ action would
be stopping a medication known to be harmful
or refusing to give a medication to a patient if it
has not been proven to be effective.

Answer 6

non-maleficent

Question 7

Nurses need to assist clients in meeting all their
needs:

Answer 7

1. Biological
2. Psychological
3. Social

Question 7

Non-maleficence has four key
components:

Answer 7

1. An action must not be intrinsically wrong
2. A good effect must be intended by the
   action
3. The good outcome must not be a byproduct
   of a bad effect
4. If there are negative outcomes of an action,
   the good outcomes of the action must
   outweigh the bad

Question 7

________ is a moral principle that
addresses the idea that a nurse’s actions should
promote good. Doing good is thought of as
doing what is best for the patient.

Answer 7

Beneficence

Question 8

states that one should not do harm to patients.
This principle acts as an obligation for nurses to
protect their patients from harm by removing
and preventing bad situations and promoting
good ones.

Answer 8

nonmaleficence

Question 9

For example, if a patient has been in the
hospital for weeks, a nurse showing ______
might take that patient outside for some fresh
air.

Answer 9

beneficence

Question 9

• Every individual must be treated
  equally
• This requires nurses to be
  nonjudgmental

Answer 9

Justice

Question 10

In nursing, the moral principle of justice means
to _________.

Answer 10

treat fairly

Question 11

• Loyalty
• The promise to fulfill all commitments
• The basis of accountability
• Includes the professionals faithfulness or loyalty to agreements & responsibilities accepted as part of the practice of the profession

Answer 11

Fidelity

Question 12

In nursing, the ethical principle of fidelity means
to be _______, which means that you
keep promises to patients.

Answer 12

faithful or loyal

Question 12

For example, a nurse who told their patient they were coming back in 30 minutes to check on their pain, would either come back, or delegate somebody else to come back if they got tied up.

Answer 12

fidelity

Question 13

Anything stated to nurses or health-care providers by patients must remain confidential

Answer 13

Confidentiality

Question 14

The only times Confidentiality principle may
be violated are:

Answer 14

If patients may indicate harm to themselves or others

Legal requirements to report certain conditions or circumstances

If the patient gives permission for the information to be shared

Question 14

• This principle implies “truthfulness”
• Nurses need to be truthful to their clients
• is an important component of building trusting relationships

Answer 14

Veracity

Question 15

It means to tell the truth—to never lie
to patients or give them knowingly false
reassurance, which is also lying. For example, if
a patient was starting chemotherapy and asked
about the side effects, a nurse practicing
______ would be honest about the side effects
they could expect with chemotherapy.

Answer 15

Veracity

Question 15

Accountability is foundational to professional
nursing practice and is often referred to as
the __________

Answer 15

“hallmark of professionalism”

Question 15

Individuals need to be responsible for their own actions

Answer 15

Accountability

Question 16

______ is defined as the acceptance of
responsibility for honest and ethical conduct.

Answer 16

Accountability

Question 17

_______ in nursing practice is integral
to professional practice. It is concerned with
weighing the interest of patients with diverse
health issues while using professional
judgment, knowledge, skills, and
evidence-based practices to make decisions
that promote positive patient outcomes.

Answer 17

Accountability