professionalism Flashcards
(35 cards)
communication
the nurse identifies client problems and communicates these to other members of the healthcare team
caring both for yourself and others
caring interventions
the nurse is accountable for client education concerning all aspects of patient care
client education
the standards of right and wrong that influence human behavior as applied to the nursing profession it is a system of moral principles or standards governing behaviors and relationships that is based on professional nursing belief and values
ethics
personal beliefs about the truth and worth of thoughts objects or behaviors
values
an interpretation or conclusion that one accepts as true
beliefs
concern for the welfare and well being of others
alturism
right to self determination
autonomy
the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and populations
human dignity
acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and accepted standards of practice
integrity
upholding of justice what is fair on a social scale
social justice
requires that the actions one should take should promote good
beneficence
do not harm safeguard the client
nonmalficence
fair treatment
justice
always tell the truth
veracity
doing ones duty
fidelity
judicial law or case law precedent
common law
rules ordered by legislative bodies or government
statutory law
federal or state statutory laws that define certain actions that inflict or threaten substantial harm to individuals or public interest without justification as a crime
criminal law
nursing practice is regulated by
common law or judicial case law of torts
civil wrongful acts or omissions against a person or a persons property
torts
no actual contact but to threaten someon
assault
following through on the threat is
assault and battery
intentional offensive touching without consent or lawful jurisdiction
battery