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Which primary ethical principle emphasizes the importance of doing good for clients?
Which primary ethical principle emphasizes the importance of doing good for clients?
What is the primary ethical principle that mandates not inflicting harm on individuals?
What is the primary ethical principle that mandates not inflicting harm on individuals?
Which principle supports a patient's right to make independent choices?
Which principle supports a patient's right to make independent choices?
Which secondary ethical principle refers to the obligation to keep promises?
Which secondary ethical principle refers to the obligation to keep promises?
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What must nurses do according to the ethical principle of justice?
What must nurses do according to the ethical principle of justice?
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Which ethical principle is associated with the obligation to tell the truth?
Which ethical principle is associated with the obligation to tell the truth?
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Which ethical principle reflects the right to maximize personal benefits?
Which ethical principle reflects the right to maximize personal benefits?
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What ethical principle involves the responsibility to protect the weak?
What ethical principle involves the responsibility to protect the weak?
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Which secondary principle emphasizes supporting community health and social needs?
Which secondary principle emphasizes supporting community health and social needs?
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Which principle focuses on achieving the greatest good for the largest number of people?
Which principle focuses on achieving the greatest good for the largest number of people?
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Study Notes
Ethical Principles in Nursing Practice
- Ethical principles are foundational to nursing practice, providing a framework for ethical decision-making.
- Ethical principles are categorized as primary and secondary.
Primary Ethical Principles
- Autonomy: Individuals have the freedom to make independent choices and decisions. Respect for self-determination is vital; do not force individuals to do things. Informed consent arises from this principle.
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Beneficence: Views the primary goal of healthcare as "doing good" for clients. Actions must aim to benefit patients, improving their health, well-being, and quality of life. This involves creating a supportive and safe environment.
- Healthcare should be approached holistically.
- Justice: Involves fairness and equitable treatment of all individuals, regardless of the service offered or personal characteristics. All people deserve the same degree of respect and concern. This is a foundational principle in the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Secondary Ethical Principles
- Respect: Nurses must respect patients' autonomy and dignity.
- Altruism: Supporting community health needs and protecting the vulnerable and weak members of society.
- Paternalism: Protecting vulnerable individuals and ensuring their well-being, possibly at odds with autonomy if necessary.
- Veracity: Honesty and truth-telling are crucial in all interactions. Avoiding intentional deception or misleading clients.
- Fidelity: Loyalty, faithfulness, honoring commitments, and upholding professional responsibilities for the patient, community, and profession.
- Confidentiality: Maintaining patient privacy. Discussing patient information only when there's a valid reason and it benefits the patient. Exceptions exist.
- Nurses' Autonomy: Nurses must be autonomous decision-makers. This means they are responsible for their own actions and don't need to be supervised on every decision.
- Utilitarianism: Focuses on maximizing good for the greatest number of people.
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Explore the foundational ethical principles that guide nursing practice. This quiz covers key concepts like autonomy, beneficence, and justice, enhancing your understanding of ethical decision-making in healthcare. Test your knowledge about these principles and their application in nursing.
