29 Questions
What is the main difference between ethics and laws?
Ethics are individual beliefs, while laws are agreed upon standards.
Why is it important for nurses to uphold ethics in their practice?
To maintain high professional standards.
What distinguishes morals as personal beliefs from professional ethics?
Morals vary among individuals, while ethics are agreed upon standards.
How do bioethical dilemmas differ from standard ethical dilemmas?
Bioethical dilemmas involve ethical issues in healthcare, while standard dilemmas are universal.
Why is understanding ethical decision-making models crucial for nurses?
To effectively navigate complex moral scenarios.
How does open disclosure play a role in maintaining ethical standards in nursing practice?
By promoting transparency and honesty in patient care.
What is the focus of deontological ethics?
The rules, obligations, and duties
In the context of bioethics, what is the primary concern?
Moral discernment in medical policy
What is the main focus of consequentialist ethics?
Outcomes or consequences of actions
What do virtue ethics primarily emphasize?
Moral characteristics and practical wisdom
What are the rights and duties addressed by bioethics?
Rights & duties of patients & health professionals
How is nursing ethics best described?
A set of ethical and moral standards directly related to nursing
What is the main difference between beneficence and non-maleficence?
Beneficence focuses on doing good, while non-maleficence focuses on not causing harm.
In the context of justice in nursing, what does equity refer to?
Ensuring equal distribution of healthcare resources according to individual needs.
How is veracity related to autonomy in nursing practice?
Veracity enhances patient autonomy by ensuring complete honesty.
Which of the following is considered a breach of veracity in nursing?
Withholding important information about a patient's well-being.
According to the Privacy Act 1988, what does it govern in terms of personal information handling?
Regulating privacy and personal information handling by Commonwealth agencies and organizations.
What defines an ethical dilemma?
A decision-making problem between two possible moral imperatives
In the context of bioethical dilemmas, what is the role of a 'DNR' order?
To respect the patient's wish not to be resuscitated
Why does the patient in the text believe she is entitled to refuse cancer treatment?
She feels well and doesn't match the common image of a cancer patient
What is a common ethical issue associated with voluntary assisted dying?
Quality of life concerns
Why might a competent person be allowed to make an unreasonable decision according to the text?
Because they are exercising their autonomy
What is a key consideration regarding informed refusal of treatment in bioethical dilemmas?
The refusal should be informed and based on relevant knowledge
What principle was violated by the nurse who posted about the 190 kg intubated COPD patient on social media?
Principle of patient confidentiality
What consequences might the nurse educator face for including pictures of a client's lesions in a conference presentation without consent?
Legal repercussions for breaching patient privacy
In Case Study 3, what action should the charge nurse at the facility take to maintain patient confidentiality?
Avoid discussing Marcus' status with anyone outside the care team
What ethical dilemma is presented in Case Study 1 regarding the nurse's social media post?
Conflict between patient privacy and personal venting
How could the nurse educator from Case Study 2 have maintained patient privacy while preparing the presentation poster?
Blur the faces of clients in the images included in the poster
Based on the text, what should be the standard behavior of nurses regarding patient confidentiality?
Patient information should only be shared with those involved in care
Learn about ethical concepts relevant to nursing practice in lesson 4 of the NURS5420/5421C course. Topics include defining ethics, discussing nursing ethics, human rights, major ethical principles, applying ethics in nursing scenarios, recognizing bioethical dilemmas, and more.
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