professionalism Flashcards
communication
the nurse identifies client problems and communicates these to other members of the healthcare team
caring both for yourself and others
caring interventions
the nurse is accountable for client education concerning all aspects of patient care
client education
the standards of right and wrong that influence human behavior as applied to the nursing profession it is a system of moral principles or standards governing behaviors and relationships that is based on professional nursing belief and values
ethics
personal beliefs about the truth and worth of thoughts objects or behaviors
values
an interpretation or conclusion that one accepts as true
beliefs
concern for the welfare and well being of others
alturism
right to self determination
autonomy
the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and populations
human dignity
acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and accepted standards of practice
integrity
upholding of justice what is fair on a social scale
social justice
requires that the actions one should take should promote good
beneficence
do not harm safeguard the client
nonmalficence
fair treatment
justice
always tell the truth
veracity
doing ones duty
fidelity
judicial law or case law precedent
common law
rules ordered by legislative bodies or government
statutory law
federal or state statutory laws that define certain actions that inflict or threaten substantial harm to individuals or public interest without justification as a crime
criminal law
nursing practice is regulated by
common law or judicial case law of torts
civil wrongful acts or omissions against a person or a persons property
torts
no actual contact but to threaten someon
assault
following through on the threat is
assault and battery
intentional offensive touching without consent or lawful jurisdiction
battery
unintentional tort
negligence and malpractice
conduct that deviates from whar a reasonable person would do in a particular circumstance
negligence
malpractice is also called
professional negligence
conduct deviating from the standard of practice dictated by the profession
malpractice
Clients legal and ethical rights to be informed Of and get permission for any healthcare procedure or treatment
Informed consent
The nurses roll in informed consent limited to
Witnessing the patient signature. Validating that the consent is voluntary. That risk benefits and alternatives and right to refuse the procedure were discussed with the patient by the healthcare provider. Making sure everything is accurately filled out
Violations to hipaa
Civil and criminal sanctions
Includes the right individuals to keep their personal information from being discussed
Privacy
Refers to the assurance the client that has private information will not be discussed without the clients consent
Confidentiality
All orders must be
Written, have date, time, and be correct
A nurse is caring for a client who decides not to have surgery despite significant blockages in his arteries the nurse understands this clients choice is a example of
Autonomy
