Quiz 1 Flashcards
Define autonomy
making one’s own decisions
Define beneficence
taking positive action to help others
Define nonmaleficence
avoiding harm or hurt
Define justice
being fair
Define fidelity
agreeing to keep promises
What are the guiding principles for nurse ethics?
advocacy
responsibility
accountability
confidentiality
Define advocacy
support a particular cause
Define responsibility
willingness to respect obligations
Define accountability
ability to answer for ones action
Define confidentiality
protection of clients personal health information (HIPPA)
Define value
a personal belief that sets standards that influence behavior
What are two examples of standard of care?
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Nurse practice act
What are examples of an advanced directive?
living will
durable power of attorney for healthcare
What is HIPAA?
health insurance portability and accountability act
What are 3 examples of torts?
intentional
quasi-intentional
unintentional
What defines intentional torts?
assault
battery
false imprisonment
What defines quasi-intentional torts?
invasion of privacy
defamation of character
What are examples of defamation?
slander
libel