Collaborative Nursing Role Exam 1 Flashcards
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During which phase of group development would problem solving and constructive/productive efforts occur?
Performing
Emmanuel Kant’s ethical theory is called ______?
Deontology
Definition of deontology = a moral theory that judges the rightness or wrongness of actions based on whether they adhere to a set of moral rules or duties, rather than focusing on the consequences of those actions.
Example: it is never ok to tell someone a white lie, even if by telling them the truth it makes them feel terrible
What is the definition of distributive justice?
The fair allocation of health/healthcare in society
Which philosopher was the founder of virtue ethics?
Aristotle
What is the main difference between ethics and morals?
Ethics are rules of conduct created and observed by a culture or group, and morals are personal principles held by an individual person, often based on emotions
What is an interdisciplinary team?
A team composed of people from a variety of disciplines, who work in collaboration (as opposed to people working on a multidisciplinary team who work parallel)
During which phase of group development would you expect to see team members cooperating and resolving differences?
Norming
The general goals of an organization or department are called what?
Mission statement
What are the five values that epitomize what it is to be a nurse, according to the ANA?
- Altruism
- Autonomy
- Human dignity
- Integrity
- Social justice
(Helpful acronym is AAH IS, as in “Ahh, is that what it means to be a nurse??”)
What is the definition of consequentialism ethics?
Whether the outcomes of the actions justify the means
Identifying boundaries and tasks are part of which phase of group development?
Forming
According to consequentialism ethics, is it ever ok to lie to a patient?
Yes, if the the lie results in a positive outcome (aka if the end justifies the means)
Cloning, CRISPR, GMO farming, stem cell research, eugenics, and euthanasia are all examples of what?
Bioethics
What is THE MOST important component of a team functioning effectively?
Working towards a common goal
Assumptions about the basic truths upheld by an organization are called what?
The core values
Which ethical theory tells us how people act but doesn’t make a judgement on those actions?
Descriptive ethics
According to deontology ethics, is it ever ok to lie to a patient?
No, because according to this theory no one should lie at all
What is an intradisciplinary team?
A team of people who all fall under the same umbrella of practice (aka a team of RNs, LVNs, CRNAs, NPs, etc)
What is the definition of utilitarianism ethics?
The most ethical choice is the one that does the greatest good for the greatest number of people
What is a multidisciplinary team?
A team composed of people from a variety of disciplines, who work in parallel rather than collaboration
What is benificence?
Acting with best interests in mind, aka choosing to do good
According to utilitarianism ethics, is it ever ok to lie to a group of patients?
Yes, if the lie leads to a the best possible result for the greatest number of those patients
The doctrine that knowledge, truth, and morality exist in relation to culture, society, or historical context is known as _____?
Relativism
What are normative ethics?
Normative ethics aim to sets standards and norms for how people ought to act, based on assumptions derived from meta ethics
