Quiz Unit B

Question 1

_____ theory of moral development is related to societal values and norms.

Answer 1

Kohlberg’s

Question 2

What is autonomy?

Answer 2

Freedom of action/self-determination

Question 3

What is beneficence?

Answer 3

To do good. Can conflict with autonomy

Question 4

What is veracity?

Answer 4

Devotion to the truth

Question 5

Define malfeasance.

Answer 5

Not harming others

Question 6

Define justice.

Answer 6

Fairness

Question 7

What are the 3 main stages in Kohlberg’s theory?

Answer 7

Pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional

Question 8

What are the goals of each stage?

Answer 8

In the pre-conventional, the goals are avoiding punishment and gaining reward. In the conventional stage, it is gaining approval and avoiding disproval. In the post-conventional, it is to agree upon rights, set personal and moral standards, and justice

Question 9

When can confidentiality be breached?

Answer 9

If extreme harm to the patient or others is imminent

Question 10

What government mandate is the privacy rule presented under?

Answer 10

HIPPA

Question 11

What must you have to maintain your veracity towards a specific patient?

Answer 11

Knowledge about the patient’s lifestyle preferences, beliefs, and values

Question 12

Does nonmalfeasance include unintentional harm?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

What can beneficence interfere with?

Answer 13

Autonomy

Question 14

_____ is the interference of a state or individual with another person, claiming that they will be better off/protected from harm.

Answer 14

Paternalism

Question 15

What are the 2 socially oriented views on justice?

Answer 15

Justice based on deserving-those who contribute more deserve more, and Justice based on fairness, all deserve the same

Question 16

What does applied ethics use to formulate theories?

Answer 16

Moral philosophy

Question 17

Is it best to ascribe to a single moral theory, or to combine principles derived from many of them?

Answer 17

Combine them

Question 18

Who are health care professionals accountable to?

Answer 18

To society as a whole and to the individuals who must trust us for care

Question 19

Besides good care, what is another main responsibility that ensures we give good care?

Answer 19

We must recognize and address barriers to care

Question 20

Define advocacy.

Answer 20

Aggressive action taken on behalf of society and individuals to protect or secure their rights

Question 21

What is the basic premise of provision 1 of the ANA code of ethics?

Answer 21

We give proper care regardless of our personal feelings

Question 22

What is the basic premise of provision 2 of the ANA code of ethics?

Answer 22

A nurse’s primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, or community

Question 23

What is the basic premise of provision 3 of the ANA code of ethics?

Answer 23

We are advocates

Question 24

Does provision 3 of the ANA code of ethics provide absolute regimen’s for patient protection, or just guidelines?

Answer 24

Guideline. The nurse must balance the pts right to privacy with protecting the pt from harm

Question 25

What does provision 4 of the ANA code of ethics state?

Answer 25

The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice AND the delegation of tasks

Question 26

What does provision 5 of the ANA code of ethics state?

Answer 26

The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others

Question 27

What does provision 6 of the ANA code of ethics state?

Answer 27

The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving health care

Question 28

What does provision 7 of the ANA code of ethics state?

Answer 28

The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession

Question 29

What does provision 8 of the ANA code of ethics state?

Answer 29

The nurse collaborates with other health care professionals and the public

Question 30

What does provision 9 of the ANA code of ethics state?

Answer 30

The profession of nursing is responsible for articulating nursing values, maintaining integrity and practice, and shaping societal policy

Question 31

What is the difference between an issue and a dilemma?

Answer 31

An issue is an ethical problem in which a choice must be made. A dilemma, which can arise from unresolved issues, is a situation where a choice must be made btwn 2 or more undesirable options

Question 32

Health promotion is the assessment of _____ as well as _____.

Answer 32

Strengths. Deficits.

Question 33

What is the foundation for NANDA nursing diagnosis?

Answer 33

Gordon's functional health patterns

Question 34

What are the 5 characteristics/foci of Gordon's health patterns?

Answer 34

Patterns (over time), Individual-environmental, Age, Functional (ADL levels), Cultural

Question 35

How many interdependent patterns are there?

Answer 35

11

Question 36

If a pattern is functional, it is a _____, but if it is dysfunctional, it becomes a _____ _____.

Answer 36

Strength. Nursing diagnosis

Question 37

Each pattern reflects a _____ spiritual expression. Whose perspective is considered in this theory?

Answer 37

Biopsychosocial. Both the individuals and the nurses

Question 38

What assessment parameters are used in the Health Perception/Health Management Pattern?

Answer 38

Current health practices, previous pattern adherence, use of healthcare system, system access, health perceptions/beliefs, reasons for past failures

Question 39

What are some problems caused by global warming?

Answer 39

Vector borne illness, heat stroke, MI, Respiratory diseases, bronchitis, asthma

Question 40

What are some negative effects to the compromise of the ozone layer?

Answer 40

Sunburn, compromised immune system and associated diseases, cataracts, non-melanoma and malignant melanoma skin cancers

Question 41

Who is harmed most by the ozone depletion?

Answer 41

The very young, the very old, and those with respiratory dysfunction

Question 42

What problems does acid rain cause in patients?

Answer 42

Cardiac and respiratory diseases

Question 43

What does yellow dye number 5 cause in some children?

Answer 43

Hyperactivity

Question 44

What is the problem with using antibiotics in animals we eat?

Answer 44

It MAY cause resistance in humans

Question 45

What problems does mercury cause in patients?

Answer 45

It can cause learning disabilities/retardation in children, and damage to developing fetuses

Question 46

What are some foodborne illnesses?

Answer 46

Campylobacter, salmonella, E. coli, calcivirus, Hepatitis A

Question 47

What are some s/s of Hepatitis A?

Answer 47

Fever, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, N/V

Question 48

Why do we, as nurses, care about asbestos?

Answer 48

Because it causes lung diseases like asbestosis, cancer, and mesothelioma, and because we need to educate clients about it

Question 49

How can we help prevent biological contaminants from affecting the lives of our patients?

Answer 49

By educating them about the effects of dust mites, bacteria, mold, pollen, viruses, and animal dander, and education them about good housekeeping and maintenance practices, and proper ventilation/moisture control

Question 50

What are the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Answer 50

Fatigue, H/A, chest pain, N/V, impaired vision, MI, death

Question 51

How do we prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

Answer 51

Educate on proper care of equipment (furnace, generator, water heater), and buying and maintaining carbon monoxide detectors

Question 52

What are the effects of lead poisoning?

Answer 52

Physical/mental delay/retardation, behavioral disorders, lower IQ, RBC damage, kidney disease, nervous system damage, convulsions/coma/death.

Question 53

What are the effects of pesticides?

Answer 53

H/A, dizziness, weakness, nausea, liver/kidney disease, endocrine/nervous system damage

Question 54

What should we know about radon?

Answer 54

It is a breakdown product of uranium in the ground. It causes respiratory difficulties and lung cancer within 2-5yrs of exposure, and test kits are available

Question 55

Name some category A Biological agents.

Answer 55

Smallpox, anthrax, and bubonic plague. Theses are the worst ones

Question 56

Name some category B biological agents.

Answer 56

Q fever, ricin, salmonella. Lower mortality potential

Question 57

Name some category C biological agents

Answer 57

Yellow fever, multi-drug resistant TB

Question 58

Name the 3 main types of radiological/nuclear particles, and the effect of each on the human body.

Answer 58

Alpha (least penetrating to skin), Beta (can penetrate skin), and Gamma (can pass thru human body and be absorbed by tissues)

Question 59

70% of all terrorist attacks in the US are perpetrated with the use of explosives. What are some of the effects on the human body from an explosion?

Answer 59

It can move liquid within the lungs into the gas area causing hemorrhage, rupture of tympanic membranes

Question 60

What are the 3 phases to disaster response?

Answer 60

Activation, implementation, and recovery

Question 61

What is done during the activation phase of disaster response?

Answer 61

Survey damage and establish communications

Question 62

What is done during the implementation phase of disaster response?

Answer 62

Search and rescue

Question 63

What is done during the recovering phase of disaster response?

Answer 63

Reassess for missed victims and debrief

Question 64

The joint commission requires hospitals to have a disaster plan. What 4 steps are required?

Answer 64

Mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery

Question 65

What are some items we should carry in an emergency response tote bag?

Answer 65

ID, flashlight, batteries, portable radio, bottled water, important family documents, and first aid/hygiene products

Question 66

Name the proper steps to family intervention.

Answer 66

Explain, validate forces pulling the family apart, encourage openness, help with coping, refer to counseling