Ethical & Legal standards Flashcards
(23 cards)
Moral worth
Respect
Self-determination
Autonomy
Truth telling
Veracity
Avoiding harm
Nonmaleficence
To do good
Beneficence
Fairness
Justice
Loyalty
Fidelity
A conflict b/t personal and professional ethics where in order to do something right you have to do something wrong is known as what?
Ethical dilemma
What are the 3 most difficult ethical dilemmas?
Staffing issues, working w/ or reporting coworkers, not considering quality of life of a pt.
Asking the right questions is what?
The four step approach
Do I have the duty to tell the truth is what?
4 step approach-Veracity
What are the best interests of my pt is what?
4 step approach-Beneficence
To whom is my primary loyalty is what?
4 step approach-fidelity
What is the greater harm is what?
4 step approach-nonmaleficence
What is the 1st code of ethics?
Right to self-determination; be knowledgeable of pt’s legal rights and morals
What is the 2nd code of ethics?
The nurses primary commitment is to the pt.
What is the 3rd code of ethics?
The nurse promotes/ advocates for and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the pt. both privacy and confidentiality
What is the 4th code of ethics?
The nurse is responsible and accountable for their actions and judgement as an individual
What is the 5th code of ethics?
Nurse owes same duty to self as to others
What is the 6th code of ethics?
Nurse’s goal is to create, promote, and maintain a healthy supportive workplace
What is the 7th code of ethics?
Nurse participates in advancement of the profession. Ex. Getting BSN if have Associates.
What is the 8th code of ethics?
Nurse collaborates w/ other health professionals to think things through together
What is the 9th code of ethics?
The profession of nursing as represented by associates and their members is responsible for expressing voice/values
