Nurs 207 - Ethics and Informed Consent

Question 1

What are the 5 Ethical Principles?

Answer 1

1) Autonomy
2) Non-maleficence
3) Beneficence
4) Justice
5) Fidelity

Question 2

Autonomy

Answer 2

People have the right to make legally acceptable decisions based on personal values and beliefs, adequate information that’s given free from coercion, and sound reasoning that considers all the alternatives
(right to choose)

Question 3

Non-maleficence

Answer 3

Avoid harm (Do no harm)

Question 4

Beneficence

Answer 4

Aim to benefit others; balance benefits against risks and harm
Act of doing good or the best for the patient/family as we can

Question 5

Justice

Answer 5

Treat all people fairly, and give what is due or owed

Equity in decision making

Question 6

Fidelity

Answer 6

Keep promises, and don’t make promises you can’t keep. Maintain confidentiality.
Be honest and tell the truth (called veracity).
Accept responsibility for the consequences of your actions.
Never leave patients without first ensuring their needs will be met.

Question 7

Examples of Acts of Beneficence

Answer 7

Patient Education
Promoting Health
Being present and providing good quality care ex. holding hand during surgery
Giving vaccination

Question 8

Examples of Acts of benificence

Answer 8

Exploring risks and benefits of a treatment

Question 9

Beneficence vs Non-maleficence

Answer 9

Beneficence: Allowing choice and control - determining best option forward

Non-Malificence: a constant - actively promoting not doing harm

-more important to avoid harm (non-maleficence) than do good (beneficence)

Question 10

Nursing Code of Ethics provides….

Answer 10

guidance for relationships, behaviour, and decision making of the RN

Question 11

Code of Ethics

Answer 11

Statement of ethical values of nurses and nurses commitments to persons with health care needs

• intended for nurses in all contexts
• provides guidance when nurses are working through an ethical challenge

Question 12

Code of Ethics includes…

Answer 12

responsibility, accountability, and advocacy in order to promote quality healthcare for all

Question 13

7 Values in the Code of Ethics

Answer 13

Providing safe, competent, and ethical care
Promoting health and well-being
Promoting and respecting informed decision making
Honouring dignity
Maintaining privacy and confidentiality
Promoting justice
Being accountable

Question 14

What is informed consent?

Answer 14

a persons agreement to allow a medical action to happen, such as surgery or invasive procedure, based on full disclosure of the likely risks and benefits of the action, alternatives to the action, and consequences of refusal

Question 15

Informed Consent

Answer 15

Legal and ethical right
Right to refuse
Has clear understanding
Capable of consenting
Can be withdrawn at any time
Informed consent can be formal or implied

Question 16

True or False. Children are not capable of formal consent

Answer 16

True. We take their desires into consideration but ultimately the decisions for children go through their parents/guardians

Question 17

What do we call “consent” when referring to children?

Answer 17

assent