Ethical & Legal Considerations

Question 1

The code of ethics outlines rules for nurses about client-

Answer 1

Privacy, nursing conduct, and nursing behaviors

Question 2

What do the first 3 provisions of the code of ethics refer to?

Answer 2

The fundamental values of nursing and the nurse’s commitment to patients

Question 3

What do provisions 4 to 6 of the code of ethics refer to?

Answer 3

The duty and loyalty that the nurse is expected to showcase

Question 4

What do provisions 7 to 9 of the code of ethics refer to?

Answer 4

The duty and loyalty the nurse is expected to show beyond direct nursing encounters and to the nursing profession as a whole

Question 5

What are the six ethical principles that have a direct effect on nursing practice?

Answer 5

Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Veracity
Fidelity
Justice

Question 6

Autonomy meaning?

Answer 6

Independence or freedom, ability to make one’s own decisions

Question 7

Beneficence meaning?

Answer 7

Doing good + acting in the client’s best interest

Question 8

Non-maleficence meaning?

Answer 8

Doing the least amount of harm necessary while trying to achieve the best possible outcome for the client

Question 9

Veracity meaning?

Answer 9

Honesty

Question 10

Fidelity meaning?

Answer 10

Keeping promises or commitments

Question 11

Justice means to provide what?

Answer 11

Impartial, fair, and equitable standards and care for all clients

Question 12

Altruism meaning?

Answer 12

Selfless concern and actions for the benefit of others

Question 13

Human dignity meaning?

Answer 13

Every person, regardless of their background, has value and should be treated equally

Question 14

Integrity meaning?

Answer 14

Quality of being honest and having strong morals

Question 15

Social Justice meaning?

Answer 15

Changes in health policy that are aimed to critique and analyze social structures, laws, and customs that can harm groups of people

Question 16

What are the 5 professional values of nursing?

Answer 16

Altruism, human dignity, integrity, autonomy, social justice

Question 17

Ethical Dilemma meaning?

Answer 17

Situation where a critical choice must be made, but the solution may not be ethically acceptable

Question 18

Ethical decision making meaning?

Answer 18

Process of evaluating and choosing options in an ethically consistent manner using ethical principles

Question 19

Step 1 of the ethical decision process is-

Answer 19

Is there an ethical dilemma?

Question 20

Step 2 of the ethical decision process is-

Answer 20

Clearly identify the ethical dilemma

Question 21

Step 3 of the ethical decision process is-

Answer 21

Identify possible solutions

Question 22

Step 4 of the ethical decision process is-

Answer 22

Apply ethical principles to the solutions

Question 23

Step 5 of the ethical decision process is-

Answer 23

Include all relevant individuals and factors

Question 24

Step 6 of the ethical decision process is-

Answer 24

Decide on a solition

Question 25

Step 7 of the ethical decision process is-

Answer 25

Review the decision

Question 26

Step 8 of the ethical decision process is-

Answer 26

Put the decision into action

Question 27

Emergency Medical Treatment- and Labor Act (EMTALA) meaning?

Answer 27

Ensures that everyone, regardless of their insurance or financial status, has equal access to emergency medical care

Question 28

When was HIPAA established?

Answer 28

1966

Question 29

Tort law meaning?

Answer 29

Carrying out/ failing to carry out an act, which results in harm to the patient

Question 30

Informed consent meaning?

Answer 30

Formal permission granted with the knowledge of possible consequences or alternatives

Question 31

Implied Consent

Answer 31

Agreement by the client that is demonstrated by their actions rather than their words or their writing

Question 32

Advance Directives meaning?

Answer 32

Written statement of a person’s wishes regarding medical treatment

Question 33

What are the two types of advance directives?

Answer 33

Living will Durable power of attorney for healthcare

Question 34

What document allows a client to clearly state what treatments that they want given to them if something happens and they can’t make decisions for themselves?

Answer 34

A Living Will

Question 35

What documentation allows a client to appoint an individual to make health care decisions on their behalf if they are unable to?

Answer 35

Durable power of attorney for health care

Question 36

What protects from claims of negligence for those who provide care without expectation of payment?

Answer 36

Good Samaritan Laws

Question 37

Whistleblowing meaning?

Answer 37

Reporting private info about an org’s wrongdoings or illegal activity

Question 38

What counts as a falsification of records?

Answer 38

Not documenting a client assessment Not documenting communication with members of the inter-professional team Documenting inaccurate assessment data Documenting things that didn’t actually occur

Question 39

What kind of sicknesses should be reported?

Answer 39

Any kind of illness that can cause an outbreak. Tuberculosis, influenza, measles, etc. This also includes mass food poisoning.