Nursing Ethics and Laws Flashcards

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Autonomy

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Individual decision

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Beneficience

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Always doing right.

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3
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Fidelity

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Remaining loyal and faithful.

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4
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Accountability

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Taking responsibility of one’s actions. Being accountable for one’s mistakes.

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5
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Justice

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Equal care for all.

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6
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Nonmaleficence

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Do no harm.

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7
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Veracity

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Being honest with the patient.

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8
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Define HIPAA

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Privacy. Enforcement. Security rule. Use unique identifiers.
Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act.

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9
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What are some best practices of HIPAA?

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DO NOT:
Speak with others about PT.
Speak loudly.
Share information not authorized.
Use Phone and recordings
Leaving computers unattended.
Talking openly at Nurse’s station.

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10
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What is informed consent?

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Agreement between PT and provider about upcoming treatment being provided.

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11
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When is informed consent needed?

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Before non emergent responses.
Before administration of blood products.
Before procedures.

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12
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Provider’s role with consent?

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Explain procedure. Answer all questions.

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13
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Nurse role with consent?

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Be present during the PT signature. Act as a witness.

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14
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Define Advance Directives

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Giving advance directions for personal wishes of medical care for when the PT is unable to make decisions.

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15
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Types of Advance Directives.

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Living Will
DPOA

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16
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Advance Directives must be where?

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In PT chart. SIGNED!

17
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What are components of Advance Directives?

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Type of future care.

Resuscitation status.
Life saving measures
Intubation
Comfort
Treatment
Delegation of choices.

18
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PLAN

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P prepare
L Living will
A advise
N not active if not on file