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Quiz Unit B Flashcards

1
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_____ theory of moral development is related to societal values and norms.

A

Kohlberg’s

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2
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What is autonomy?

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Freedom of action/self-determination

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3
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What is beneficence?

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To do good. Can conflict with autonomy

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4
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What is veracity?

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Devotion to the truth

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5
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Define malfeasance.

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Not harming others

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6
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Define justice.

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Fairness

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What are the 3 main stages in Kohlberg’s theory?

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Pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional

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8
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What are the goals of each stage?

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In the pre-conventional, the goals are avoiding punishment and gaining reward. In the conventional stage, it is gaining approval and avoiding disproval. In the post-conventional, it is to agree upon rights, set personal and moral standards, and justice

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9
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When can confidentiality be breached?

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If extreme harm to the patient or others is imminent

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10
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What government mandate is the privacy rule presented under?

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HIPPA

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What must you have to maintain your veracity towards a specific patient?

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Knowledge about the patient’s lifestyle preferences, beliefs, and values

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12
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Does nonmalfeasance include unintentional harm?

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Yes

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13
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What can beneficence interfere with?

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Autonomy

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14
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_____ is the interference of a state or individual with another person, claiming that they will be better off/protected from harm.

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Paternalism

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15
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What are the 2 socially oriented views on justice?

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Justice based on deserving-those who contribute more deserve more, and Justice based on fairness, all deserve the same

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16
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What does applied ethics use to formulate theories?

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Moral philosophy

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17
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Is it best to ascribe to a single moral theory, or to combine principles derived from many of them?

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Combine them

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18
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Who are health care professionals accountable to?

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To society as a whole and to the individuals who must trust us for care

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19
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Besides good care, what is another main responsibility that ensures we give good care?

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We must recognize and address barriers to care

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20
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Define advocacy.

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Aggressive action taken on behalf of society and individuals to protect or secure their rights

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21
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What is the basic premise of provision 1 of the ANA code of ethics?

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We give proper care regardless of our personal feelings

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What is the basic premise of provision 2 of the ANA code of ethics?

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A nurse’s primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, or community

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23
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What is the basic premise of provision 3 of the ANA code of ethics?

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We are advocates

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24
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Does provision 3 of the ANA code of ethics provide absolute regimen’s for patient protection, or just guidelines?

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Guideline. The nurse must balance the pts right to privacy with protecting the pt from harm

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25
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What does provision 4 of the ANA code of ethics state?

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The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice AND the delegation of tasks

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26
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What does provision 5 of the ANA code of ethics state?

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The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others

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27
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What does provision 6 of the ANA code of ethics state?

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The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving health care

28
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What does provision 7 of the ANA code of ethics state?

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The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession

29
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What does provision 8 of the ANA code of ethics state?

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The nurse collaborates with other health care professionals and the public

30
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What does provision 9 of the ANA code of ethics state?

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The profession of nursing is responsible for articulating nursing values, maintaining integrity and practice, and shaping societal policy

31
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What is the difference between an issue and a dilemma?

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An issue is an ethical problem in which a choice must be made. A dilemma, which can arise from unresolved issues, is a situation where a choice must be made btwn 2 or more undesirable options

32
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Health promotion is the assessment of _____ as well as _____.

A

Strengths. Deficits.

33
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What is the foundation for NANDA nursing diagnosis?

A

Gordon’s functional health patterns

34
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What are the 5 characteristics/foci of Gordon’s health patterns?

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Patterns (over time), Individual-environmental, Age, Functional (ADL levels), Cultural

35
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How many interdependent patterns are there?

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11

36
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If a pattern is functional, it is a _____, but if it is dysfunctional, it becomes a _____ _____.

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Strength. Nursing diagnosis

37
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Each pattern reflects a _____ spiritual expression. Whose perspective is considered in this theory?

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Biopsychosocial. Both the individuals and the nurses

38
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What assessment parameters are used in the Health Perception/Health Management Pattern?

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Current health practices, previous pattern adherence, use of healthcare system, system access, health perceptions/beliefs, reasons for past failures

39
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What are some problems caused by global warming?

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Vector borne illness, heat stroke, MI, Respiratory diseases, bronchitis, asthma

40
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What are some negative effects to the compromise of the ozone layer?

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Sunburn, compromised immune system and associated diseases, cataracts, non-melanoma and malignant melanoma skin cancers

41
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Who is harmed most by the ozone depletion?

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The very young, the very old, and those with respiratory dysfunction

42
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What problems does acid rain cause in patients?

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Cardiac and respiratory diseases

43
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What does yellow dye number 5 cause in some children?

A

Hyperactivity

44
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What is the problem with using antibiotics in animals we eat?

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It MAY cause resistance in humans

45
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What problems does mercury cause in patients?

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It can cause learning disabilities/retardation in children, and damage to developing fetuses

46
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What are some foodborne illnesses?

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Campylobacter, salmonella, E. coli, calcivirus, Hepatitis A

47
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What are some s/s of Hepatitis A?

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Fever, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, N/V

48
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Why do we, as nurses, care about asbestos?

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Because it causes lung diseases like asbestosis, cancer, and mesothelioma, and because we need to educate clients about it

49
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How can we help prevent biological contaminants from affecting the lives of our patients?

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By educating them about the effects of dust mites, bacteria, mold, pollen, viruses, and animal dander, and education them about good housekeeping and maintenance practices, and proper ventilation/moisture control

50
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What are the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning?

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Fatigue, H/A, chest pain, N/V, impaired vision, MI, death

51
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How do we prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

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Educate on proper care of equipment (furnace, generator, water heater), and buying and maintaining carbon monoxide detectors

52
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What are the effects of lead poisoning?

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Physical/mental delay/retardation, behavioral disorders, lower IQ, RBC damage, kidney disease, nervous system damage, convulsions/coma/death.

53
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What are the effects of pesticides?

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H/A, dizziness, weakness, nausea, liver/kidney disease, endocrine/nervous system damage

54
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What should we know about radon?

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It is a breakdown product of uranium in the ground. It causes respiratory difficulties and lung cancer within 2-5yrs of exposure, and test kits are available

55
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Name some category A Biological agents.

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Smallpox, anthrax, and bubonic plague. Theses are the worst ones

56
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Name some category B biological agents.

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Q fever, ricin, salmonella. Lower mortality potential

57
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Name some category C biological agents

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Yellow fever, multi-drug resistant TB

58
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Name the 3 main types of radiological/nuclear particles, and the effect of each on the human body.

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Alpha (least penetrating to skin), Beta (can penetrate skin), and Gamma (can pass thru human body and be absorbed by tissues)

59
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70% of all terrorist attacks in the US are perpetrated with the use of explosives. What are some of the effects on the human body from an explosion?

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It can move liquid within the lungs into the gas area causing hemorrhage, rupture of tympanic membranes

60
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What are the 3 phases to disaster response?

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Activation, implementation, and recovery

61
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What is done during the activation phase of disaster response?

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Survey damage and establish communications

62
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What is done during the implementation phase of disaster response?

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Search and rescue

63
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What is done during the recovering phase of disaster response?

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Reassess for missed victims and debrief

64
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The joint commission requires hospitals to have a disaster plan. What 4 steps are required?

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Mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery

65
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What are some items we should carry in an emergency response tote bag?

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ID, flashlight, batteries, portable radio, bottled water, important family documents, and first aid/hygiene products

66
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Name the proper steps to family intervention.

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Explain, validate forces pulling the family apart, encourage openness, help with coping, refer to counseling

Health Promotion - Nrsg 130 (7 decks)

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