P&P Ethics and Values

Question 1

Define Ethics

Answer 1

1) The study of conduct and character

2) Concerned with determining what is good or valuable for individuals

Question 2

Define Autonomy

Answer 2

Commitment to include patients in decisions

Question 3

The consent document that patients read and sign before surgery is an example of what Health Ethic?

Answer 3

Autonomy

Question 4

Define Beneficence

Answer 4

Taking positive actions to help others

Question 5

Define Nonmaleficence

Answer 5

Avoidance of harm and hurt

Question 6

Define Justice

Answer 6

Fairness

Question 7

Define Fidelity

Answer 7

Agreement to keep promises

Question 8

Define Code of Ethics

Answer 8

Set up guiding principles that all members of a profession accept.

Question 9

Define Advocacy

Answer 9

Support of a particular cause

Question 10

A nurse shows support towards health safety and the right of patients such as, right to privacy, is an example of what Health Ethic?

Answer 10

Advocacy

Question 11

A nurse acts in the best interest of the patient rather than their self interest is an example of what Health Ethic?

Answer 11

Beneficence

Question 12

A nurse’s will to do good and the equal commitment to do no harm is an example of what Health Ethic?

Answer 12

Nonmaleficence

Question 13

Concerned with health insurance, hospital locations, services, and etc is associated to what Health Ethic?

Answer 13

Justice

Question 14

The unwillingness to abandon patients even when care becomes controversial or complex is associated to what Health Ethic?

Answer 14

Fidelity

Question 15

What Health Ethic describes a groups expectations and standards of behavior that serves as guidelines to assist professional groups when questions arise about correct practice or behavior?

Answer 15

Code of Ethics

Question 16

Define Responsibility

Answer 16

Willingness to respect one’s professional obligations and follow through on promises.

Question 17

True or False: An example of responsibility is a nurse who is responsible for his or her actions and for the actions of those whom they delegate tasks for?

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Define Accountability

Answer 18

Ability to answer for one’s actions.

Question 19

Ensuring that your professional actions are explainable to your patients and to your employer is associated to what Health Ethic?

Answer 19

Accountability

Question 20

Define Confidentiality

Answer 20

Protections of patient’s personal health information.

Question 21

HIPPA is associated with what Health Ethic?

Answer 21

Confidentiality

Question 22

Define Value

Answer 22

Personal belief about the worth of a given idea, attitude, custom or object that sets standards that influence behaviors.

Question 23

Individual reflects of cultural and societal influences, and vary among people and change over time is associated to what Health Ethic?

Answer 23

Value

Question 24

Begins in childhood, shaped by experiences within the family unit is a definition of what Health Ethic?

Answer 24

Value Formation

Question 25

True or False: Ethical dilemmas almost always occur in the presence of conflicting values.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Define Value Clarification

Answer 26

Resolving ethical dilemmas by distinguishing among value, fact, and opinion.

Question 27

Define Deontology

Answer 27

Defines actions as right or wrong based on their “right-making characteristics”

Question 28

Focusing less on the consequence act, __________ defends that an act must be just, respect autonomy, and provide good for it to be right and ethical.

Answer 28

Deontology

Question 29

Define Utilitarianism

Answer 29

• The value of something is determined by its usefulness.

- Main emphasis is on the outcome or consequence of an action.

Question 30

The greatest good for the greatest number of people is the guiding principle for determining the right action for what Health Ethic?

Answer 30

Utilitarianism

Question 31

Define Feminist Ethics

Answer 31

The nature of relationships to guide participants in making difficult decisions, especially relationships in which power is unequal or in which point of view has become ignored or invisible.

Question 32

Ethics of Care

Answer 32

Promote philosophy that focuses on the understanding of relationships

Question 33

What is Consensus in Bioethics?

Answer 33

Bringing different points of view to agreement and harmony.

Question 34

How do you process an ethical dilemma? (7Steps)

Answer 34

1) Ask the question, “Is this an ethical dilemma?”
2) Gather as much information as possible related to the case
3) Examine and determine your values about the issues
4) Verbalize the problem
5) Consider possible courses of action
6) Negotiate the outcome
7) Evaluate the action

Question 35

What are Institutional Resources responsible for?

Answer 35

Establishing ethical committees to process ethical dilemmas

Question 36

___________ defines scientifically the value and benefits of certain medical interventions.

Answer 36

Quality of Life

Question 37

Taking into account the age of the patient, the patients ability to live independently, their ability to contribute to society, and other nuanced measures of quality is an aspect of what?

Answer 37

Quality of Life

Question 38

The American nursing Association code of ethics (ANA)

Answer 38

Provides a foundation for professional nursing which promotes accountability, responsibility, advocacy, and confidentiality.