Unit I 3 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Flashcards
Sentinel event
ˈsent-nəl , ˈsen-tə-nəl
An unexpected patient care event that results in death or serious injury ( or risk for injury) to the patient.
Defendant
A defendant is a person accused of violation of public law (crime) or civil law (tort)
Assault
Assault places an apprehensive patient within harmful or offensive contact without consent.
1 : viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
//… many adults who do not think twice about the risks of driving an automobile are apprehensive about flying.
— Henry Petroski
2 : capable of understanding or quick to do so : DISCERNING
3 : having awareness or knowledge of something : COGNIZANT
Privilege
Nurses are given privilege to a patient’s body and emotions.
In which situation would psychiatric patients be held against their will?
Patients with psychiatric disorders in most states cannot be held against their will for more than 3 days unless they are a distinct danger to self or others, or they are gravely disabled (unable to provide for basic needs).
At par with
Which profession is at par with a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
Euthanasia
ˌyü-thə-ˈnā-zh(ē-)ə
Mercy killing
Liability
Liability is the responsibility to pay or compensate someone for a loss or injury resulting from one’s negligence.
misdemeanor
\ ˌmis-di-ˈmē-nər \
A misdemeanor is a less serious crime than a felony; it may result in fines, imprisonment of up to 1 year, or both.
incompetence
\ (ˌ)in-ˈkäm-pə-tən(t)s \
The most common charges brought against nurses include substance abuse, incompetence, and negligence.
Slander
It occurs when one person speaks falsely about another.
laurel
\ ˈlȯr-əl , ˈlär- \
The nurse has received laurels in the past for providing quality care.
SBAR
Situation, background, assessment, and recommendation
ISBAR-R
Introduction
Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
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Active listening
Active listening requires concentration and focused energy.
