Ethical Principles in Nursing Practice

True (A)

Veracity

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

<p>Nonmaleficence = The duty to keep promises and commitments to patients Autonomy = Respecting the patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions Justice = Fairness in treatment, including equitable allocation of resources Fidelity = The duty to do no harm to patients, intentionally or unintentionally Veracity = The duty to tell the truth and be honest with patients Beneficence = An obligation to act for the benefit of the patient and protect the rights of others Confidentiality = Obligations not to disclose confidential information without authorization Moral Outrage = Strong feeling of anger or indignation in response to perceived wrongdoings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A nurse providing emotional support to a patient who is anxious about their diagnosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A patient refusing care may decline specific treatments or interventions, while a patient leaving AMA chooses to leave the healthcare facility altogether, despite the provider's advice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Confidentiality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To manage nurse licensure and disciplinary information across states (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patients' wishes regarding life-prolonging treatments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Empowering others to achieve their full potential (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interpersonal Conflict = Occurs between individuals due to personality clashes Interprofessional Conflict = Occurs between members of different professional groups Clinical Judgment = Use of critical thinking to assess situations Problem-Solving = Synthesizing data and evaluating options for decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active listening (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To communicate a client's wishes regarding end-of-life care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nurse Practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps identify and mitigate potential risks to improve patient safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Transformational Leadership = Empowers others and creates positive changes Democratic Leadership = Involves staff in decision-making Authoritarian Leadership = Makes decisions independently Laissez-Faire Leadership = Provides minimal direction to skilled teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laissez-Faire Leadership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Report the error and file an occurrence report (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To establish standards for nursing practice and ensure nurses meet educational and ethical criteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Commitment to patient care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The duty to do no harm to patients, intentionally or unintentionally.

Respecting the patient's right to make their own healthcare decisions.

Fairness in treatment and equitable allocation of resources.

Keeping promises and commitments made to patients.

The duty to tell the truth and be honest with patients.

An obligation to act for the benefit of the patient.

The obligation to not disclose patient information without authorization.

Patients have the right to withdraw from procedures anytime after signing consent.

The right of a patient to make their own health care decisions.

When a patient leaves a healthcare facility against medical advice.

Documents that communicate a client's wishes for end-of-life care.

A leadership style focused on empowering others for positive change.

Involves staff in decision-making processes.

A style where decisions are made independently with strict control.

A hands-off approach allowing independent decisions by team members.

The ability to manage emotions during conflict and stress.

An organization that comprises all U.S. state and territorial boards of nursing.

Regulated by the State Board of Nursing establishing nursing standards.

Care focused on respecting patients' wishes regarding life-prolonging treatments.

Defines the scope of nursing practice within each state.

Guidelines providing ethical principles for nursing practice.

A report filed to document medical errors and improve safety.

Conflict between individuals due to misunderstandings or personality clashes.

Conflict between different professional groups, such as nurses and doctors.

The ability to assess situations and make sound patient care decisions.

Involves synthesizing data and evaluating options to improve outcomes.

The process of identifying, assessing, and managing risks to patient safety.

Conflicts arising from differences in cultural values affecting patient care.

The process of prioritizing patient care based on urgency.