Nursing Ethics and Laws

Question 1

Beneficence

Answer 1

-Always doing right by the patient and acting with compassion
-Always choosing the good for each patient

Question 2

Autonomy

Answer 2

-Honor a patient’s values and beliefs
-Don’t forget the patients have the right to:
-Make their own decisions
-Make all choices in their care

Question 3

Fidelity

Answer 3

-Remaining loyal and faithful in actions and care
-Keeping the promise of safe, well-intentioned care

Question 4

Accountability

Answer 4

-Taking Responsibility for all actions
-Being accountable for errors or mistakes

Question 5

Justice

Answer 5

Delivering equal care to all

Question 6

Nonmaleficence

Answer 6

-Doing no harm
-Not inflicting any harm on any patient (intentional or unintentional)

Question 7

Veracity

Answer 7

-Maintaining complete transparency and honesty with the patient at all times

Question 8

What does HIPAA stand for?

Answer 8

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Question 9

What are unique identifiers HIPAA notes?

Answer 9

Full name, DOB, SSN, medical record number, and reason for care

Question 10

What is the provider’s role in informed consent?

Answer 10

Explain all the components of the procedure: benefits, risks, complications, and recovery.
-Answer all questions (before and after informed consent is given)

Question 11

What is a nurse’s role in informed consent?

Answer 11

Be present during the patient’s signature and act as a witness
-Document and upload the informed consent

Question 12

Two types of advance directives and the description

Answer 12

Living Will- specific instructions for treatment when the patient cannot make decisions
Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA)- A reliable family member or person makes decisions ON BEHALF of the patient when they can’t make choices themselves