Ethical Concepts in Bioethics
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What is the study of specific ethical questions that arise in healthcare?

  • Sociology
  • Bioethics (correct)
  • Philosophy
  • Theology
  • Which ethical principle refers to the duty to act to benefit or promote the good of others?

  • Beneficence (correct)
  • Veracity
  • Justice
  • Fidelity
  • What ethical principle involves respecting the rights of others to make their own decisions?

  • Autonomy (correct)
  • Veracity
  • Justice
  • Fidelity
  • Which ethical principle involves distributing resources or care equally regardless of personal attributes?

    <p>Justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of veracity entail in healthcare ethics?

    <p>Communicating truthfully with patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical principle involves maintaining loyalty and commitment to the patient?

    <p>Fidelity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which complication is characterized by a rigid and tender abdomen along with fetal heart tones in the 70's?

    <p>Placental abruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What risk factor for placenta previa does a patient with a twin gestation at 29 weeks, and a history of cesarean section have?

    <p>Previous delivery by cesarean section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy should be included in the teaching plan to prevent supine hypotensive syndrome during pregnancy?

    <p>Lying on the left side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which discomfort is commonly experienced in the first trimester of pregnancy?

    <p>Constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom indicates that a patient may be in preterm labor?

    <p>Vaginal bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by contractions every 3 minutes, bright red bleeding, twin gestation at 29 weeks, and a history of urinary tract infections?

    <p>Placental abruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of pregnancy are the organs of the fetus formed?

    <p>From twenty to thirty weeks of gestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common indication that a newborn is getting enough to eat?

    <p>The infant should have at least 3 wet diapers each day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of prenatal care, what is a possible consequence of fetal macrosomia, fetal demises, and polyhydramnios?

    <p>Diabetes mellitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assessment should be conducted at every prenatal visit?

    <p>Weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what gestational age does a woman presenting with constant abdominal pain and dark red bleeding at labor and delivery typically arrive?

    <p>38 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a baby usually pass meconium stools after birth?

    <p>Within the first day after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most appropriate response when a postpartum patient who does not wish to breastfeed asks about breast engorgement?

    <p>Breast engorgement is caused by hormonal changes and blood flow to the breasts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the nurse do if a postoperative cesarean client with severe preeclampsia is ordered to receive Methergine (methylergonovine) medication?

    <p>Do not administer the medication and seek clarification from the doctor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Magnesium sulfate in a postoperative cesarean client with severe preeclampsia?

    <p>To prevent seizures associated with preeclampsia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In prenatal care, what does GTPAL stand for?

    <p>Gravida, Term, Premature, Abortion, Living children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should a nurse provide to a pregnant woman who wants to know her Estimated Date of Birth (EDB) based on a last menstrual period starting on April 1, 2019?

    <p>December 30, 2019</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the most critical period of fetal development occur?

    <p>During the first trimester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ethical Concepts

    • Ethics: study of philosophical beliefs about what is right or wrong in a society
    • Bioethics: study of specific ethical questions that arise in healthcare
    • 5 basic ethical principles in bioethics:
      • Beneficence: duty to act to benefit or promote the good of others
      • Autonomy: respecting the rights of others to make their own decisions
      • Justice: duty to distribute resources or care equally regardless of personal attributes
      • Fidelity (nonmaleficence): maintaining loyalty and commitment to the patient and doing no wrong to the patient
      • Veracity: duty to communicate truthfully

    Obstetrics and Pregnancy

    • Placental abruption: associated with a rigid and tender abdomen, and fetal heart tones in the 70's
    • Risk factors for placenta previa:
      • Twin gestation
      • Previous delivery by cesarean section
      • History of abortion
    • To prevent supine hypotensive syndrome and promote fetal perfusion during pregnancy:
      • Eat small meals
      • Lie on the left side
      • Elevate the left feet
    • Common discomfort in the first trimester of pregnancy:
      • Dyspnea
    • Symptoms of preterm labor:
      • Contractions every 3 minutes, accompanied by bright red bleeding
    • APGAR score: evaluates newborn's overall health
    • Newborn care:
      • Infant should have at least 3 wet diapers each day
      • Infant's urine is often orange in color the first 3 days
    • Factors suggestive of diabetes mellitus:
      • Fetal macrosomia
      • Fetal demises
      • Polyhydramnios
    • 4 stages of labor:
      • Early labor
      • Active labor
      • Transition
      • Pushing
    • 3 phases of labor:
      • Latent phase
      • Active phase
      • Transition phase
    • Prenatal care:
      • Urine dipstick for protein
      • Weight
      • Hematocrit
      • Urine culture
      • Fundal height
      • Fetal heart rate
    • Breast engorgement:
      • Caused by the accumulation of milk
      • Relieved by a support bra, ice packs, cabbage leaves, and anti-inflammatory medications
    • GTPAL: a system used to classify pregnancies
    • Estimated date of birth (EDB) calculation:
      • Based on the first day of the last menstrual period

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    Explore the study of ethical principles in the context of bioethics, including beneficence, autonomy, and other key concepts. Learn about the philosophical beliefs regarding what is considered right or wrong in society and how they apply to healthcare ethics.

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