ethics and legal

Question 1

ethics

Answer 1

standards of conduct, right/wrong behavior

Question 2

morals

Answer 2

judgement about behavior based on specific beliefs

Question 3

values

Answer 3

personal beliefs about the worth of given idea

Question 4

bioethics

Answer 4

study of ethics within healthcare

Question 5

autonomy

Answer 5

independence, self determination, self reliance

Question 6

justice

Answer 6

fairness or equality to patience

Question 7

fidelity

Answer 7

faithfulness, keeping promises

Question 8

beneficence

Answer 8

actively seeking benefits

Question 9

nonmaleficence

Answer 9

do no harm

Question 10

Patient is about to undergo a controversial orthopedic procedure that may cause periods of pain. Although nurses agree to do no harm, this procedure may be the only treatment choice. This describes the ethical principle of ?

Answer 10

nonmaleficence

Question 11

ANA code of ethics

Answer 11

responsibility, accountability, confidentiality,competency, judgement, advocacy

Question 12

deontology

Answer 12

defines actions as right or wrong based on the principles such as truth and justice

Question 13

utilitarianism

Answer 13

the greatest good outcome for greatest # of people

Question 14

virtue ethics

Answer 14

character of individuals

Question 15

sources of law

Answer 15

common law= federal and state decisions
statutory law=government
administration law=nurse practice acts

Question 16

federal statutes

Answer 16

HIPAA, EMTALA, americans w/ disabilities act, obama care

Question 17

federal statutes

Answer 17

pt self determination act, federal nursing home reform act, national organ transplant act

Question 18

malpractice

Answer 18

example of negligence, an unintentional tort

Question 19

standards of care

Answer 19

determined by:
- nurse practice acts
-state/federal laws and accreditation rules
-professional and specialty organizations
-written polices and procedures

Question 20

risk management

Answer 20

-identify possible risks
-analyze risks
-act to reduce risks
-evaluate steps taken