Week 5 - Learning Objectives

Question 1

What is the purpose of conscientious objection in nursing?

Answer 1

To protect a nurse’s moral integrity while maintaining patient safety and care continuity.

Question 2

What makes an ACD valid?

Answer 2

It must be made voluntarily by a competent adult, free from coercion, and clearly applicable.

Question 3

What is the purpose of an NFR order?

Answer 3

To avoid harmful or non-beneficial interventions at end of life while respecting patient wishes.

Question 4

What’s the goal of palliative care?

Answer 4

• Comfort
• Support
• Quality of life - not cure.

Question 5

How is euthanasia different from withdrawal of futile treatment?

Answer 5

• Euthanasia is intentional death
• Withdrawal allows natural death from disease.

Question 6

What is the Principle of Double Effect?

Answer 6

Ethical justification for actions (e.g., pain relief) that may have unintended negative effects, like hastened death.

Question 7

When can therapeutic privilege be used?

Answer 7

In very limited cases when disclosing info may seriously harm the patient, or when the patient chooses not to know.

Question 8

What do the NHMRC guidelines say about organ/tissue procurement?

Answer 8

Respect dignity, wishes of the deceased, protect all involved, and prioritise patients and families over procurement interests.