Nursing Ethics and Laws

Question 1

Autonomy

Answer 1

Individual decision

Question 2

Beneficience

Answer 2

Always doing right.

Question 3

Fidelity

Answer 3

Remaining loyal and faithful.

Question 4

Accountability

Answer 4

Taking responsibility of one’s actions. Being accountable for one’s mistakes.

Question 5

Justice

Answer 5

Equal care for all.

Question 6

Nonmaleficence

Answer 6

Do no harm.

Question 7

Veracity

Answer 7

Being honest with the patient.

Question 8

Define HIPAA

Answer 8

Privacy. Enforcement. Security rule. Use unique identifiers.
Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act.

Question 9

What are some best practices of HIPAA?

Answer 9

DO NOT:
Speak with others about PT.
Speak loudly.
Share information not authorized.
Use Phone and recordings
Leaving computers unattended.
Talking openly at Nurse’s station.

Question 10

What is informed consent?

Answer 10

Agreement between PT and provider about upcoming treatment being provided.

Question 11

When is informed consent needed?

Answer 11

Before non emergent responses.
Before administration of blood products.
Before procedures.

Question 12

Provider’s role with consent?

Answer 12

Explain procedure. Answer all questions.

Question 13

Nurse role with consent?

Answer 13

Be present during the PT signature. Act as a witness.

Question 14

Define Advance Directives

Answer 14

Giving advance directions for personal wishes of medical care for when the PT is unable to make decisions.

Question 15

Types of Advance Directives.

Answer 15

Living Will
DPOA

Question 16

Advance Directives must be where?

Answer 16

In PT chart. SIGNED!

Question 17

What are components of Advance Directives?

Answer 17

Type of future care.

Resuscitation status.
Life saving measures
Intubation
Comfort
Treatment
Delegation of choices.

Question 18

PLAN

Answer 18

P prepare
L Living will
A advise
N not active if not on file