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What are the four major principles in bioethics?
What are the four major principles in bioethics?
Autonomy, Nonmaleficence, Beneficence, Justice
Which principle in bioethics is described as avoiding causing harm?
Which principle in bioethics is described as avoiding causing harm?
Nonmaleficence
Which principle in bioethics is described as benefiting the patient?
Which principle in bioethics is described as benefiting the patient?
Beneficence
Which principle in bioethics is described as respecting the patient's right to make decisions?
Which principle in bioethics is described as respecting the patient's right to make decisions?
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Which principle in bioethics is described as treating each person fairly and justly?
Which principle in bioethics is described as treating each person fairly and justly?
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What are the two main ethical theories?
What are the two main ethical theories?
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Which ethical theory is described as the rightness or wrongness of the action depends on the consequences?
Which ethical theory is described as the rightness or wrongness of the action depends on the consequences?
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Which ethical theory is described as the action is right or wrong, independent of its consequences?
Which ethical theory is described as the action is right or wrong, independent of its consequences?
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What are the 5 steps in the ethical decision-making process?
What are the 5 steps in the ethical decision-making process?
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Flashcards
Autonomy
Autonomy
Respecting patients' rights to make their own healthcare decisions.
Nonmaleficence
Nonmaleficence
The ethical principle of not causing harm to patients.
Beneficence
Beneficence
The duty to promote the well-being of patients.
Justice
Justice
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Utilitarianism
Utilitarianism
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Deontological Ethics
Deontological Ethics
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Assess (Nursing Process)
Assess (Nursing Process)
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Diagnose (Nursing Process)
Diagnose (Nursing Process)
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Plan (Nursing Process)
Plan (Nursing Process)
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Evaluate (Nursing Process)
Evaluate (Nursing Process)
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Study Notes
Bioethics Approach
- Respect patients' rights to make healthcare decisions
- Avoid causing harm (nonmaleficence)
- Benefit the patient (beneficence)
- Treat fairly (justice)
Ethical Theories
- Utilitarianism: The rightness or wrongness of an action depends on its consequences
- Deontology: An action is right or wrong regardless of its consequences
Nursing Process
- Assess the situation (gather data)
- Diagnose: Identify the ethical problem
- Plan: Identify and weigh alternatives
- Implement the decision
- Evaluate the decision
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Description
This quiz explores key concepts in bioethics as they apply to nursing, focusing on patient rights, ethical theories, and the nursing process. Test your understanding of nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice in healthcare decision-making. Dive into utilitarianism and deontology to see how these theories influence nursing ethics.
