Ethics in Communication and Nursing
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What is the primary level of communication that occurs most frequently in nursing practice?

  • Formal communication
  • Interpersonal communication (correct)
  • Small-group communication
  • Public communication

Which element motivates one person to communicate with another in a healthcare setting?

  • Channel
  • Context
  • Referent (correct)
  • Feedback

In small-group communication, what is crucial for successful interaction?

  • Knowledge of nursing diagnoses
  • Formal hierarchy
  • A well-defined purpose (correct)
  • Understanding individual roles

What aspect can significantly change an individual's perception of information?

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What type of communication occurs when a nurse addresses a large audience about health topics?

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What makes the application of effective communication techniques in nursing challenging?

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Which communication level is characterized by one-on-one interaction and is vital to nursing practice?

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Effective team communication is essential for ensuring what aspect in healthcare?

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What does autonomy in the healthcare system emphasize?

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Which principle of health ethics focuses on taking positive actions to help others?

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Non-maleficence in healthcare reflects what commitment?

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What is the primary focus of the principle of justice in healthcare?

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What should be the first step if a review of scientific data does not resolve the question in an ethical dilemma?

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Fidelity in nursing ethics primarily involves which of the following?

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Which of the following is NOT a vital source of information when assessing an ethical dilemma?

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What serves as a guideline for ethical behavior within the nursing profession?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the principle of beneficence?

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Why is verbalizing the problem important in ethical decision-making?

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What is the role of the American Nurses Association (ANA) in nursing ethics?

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What is a key component of negotiating a plan in ethical dilemmas?

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What is identified as a major cause of errors in healthcare settings?

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Which scenario is likely to be discussed in an ethical dilemma simulation?

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What role does communication play in patient-centered nursing care?

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What does advocacy in nursing primarily involve?

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What is the purpose of the ethical dilemma simulation activity in nursing education?

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Which principle emphasizes the importance of taking ownership for one’s actions in nursing?

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What does confidentiality in nursing practice require from a nursing student?

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Why is values clarification important in nursing ethics?

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What typically characterizes ethical dilemmas faced by nurses?

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In the context of nursing, responsibility primarily refers to which of the following?

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How do cultural and social influences affect nursing values?

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What aspect of patient-nurse interaction makes nurses particularly effective in addressing patient needs?

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What is the term used for the meaning that is universally understood among speakers of a language?

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How does pacing affect communication effectiveness?

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What is emphasized as a key aspect of effective verbal communication?

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When is the best time to engage in communication with a patient?

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What percentage of meaning in communication is typically conveyed through body cues according to research?

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How do first impressions predominantly form in a communicative context?

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What role does facial expression play in communication?

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Which of the following statements about communication timing is true?

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What does eye contact during a conversation typically indicate?

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Why is understanding personal space critical in nursing?

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What does the SBAR communication tool help with?

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Which behavior is NOT associated with lateral violence among colleagues?

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What is an example of courtesy in professional communication?

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How should a nurse address people to convey respect?

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What is a primary impact of poor communication in nurse-health care team relationships?

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What element is essential when establishing equality in a verbal interaction?

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Flashcards

Autonomy

The principle of respecting patients' rights to make decisions about their own care. Ensuring patients are involved in choices related to treatment, procedures, and information.

Beneficence

Taking actions that benefit patients and promote their well-being. It's the core purpose of healthcare professionals.

Non-maleficence

Avoiding actions that could harm patients. Balancing risks and benefits to minimize potential harm in treatment.

Justice

Fair and just distribution of healthcare resources. Ensuring everyone has access to healthcare services regardless of their background.

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Fidelity

Keeping promises made to patients. Following through on actions and interventions agreed upon.

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Code of Ethics

A set of guiding principles for ethical behavior within a profession. Provides guidance for members to make ethical decisions and act with integrity.

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Communication and Nurse-Patient Relationship

Involves communication and building trust with the patient. It fosters a strong patient-provider relationship, crucial for quality care.

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Effective Communication

Involves listening actively, using clear language, and respecting the patient's perspective. It's essential for effective healthcare communication.

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Ethical Dilemma

A situation where a choice must be made between two or more morally conflicting options, where there is no easy or clear-cut answer.

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Information Gathering in Ethical Dilemmas

Gathering information from various perspectives to provide a complete picture of the situation.

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Clarifying Values in Ethical Dilemmas

Distinguishing between facts (verifiable information), opinions (personal beliefs), and values (what is important to you).

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Verbalizing the Ethical Dilemma

Expressing the problem clearly and concisely, enabling understanding and effective solutions.

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Identifying Courses of Action

Exploring different options that could be considered, taking into account ethical principles and the needs of all stakeholders.

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Negotiating a Plan in Ethical Dilemmas

Finding a compromise that considers everyone's needs and values, while adhering to ethical guidelines.

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Evaluating the Ethical Plan

Continuously evaluating the effectiveness of the chosen solution, adjusting it as needed.

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Communication in Nursing Practice

Effective communication is crucial for patient-centered care, fostering trust, and facilitating better health outcomes.

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What is a code of ethics?

A code of ethics is a set of principles that guide the conduct of individuals in a profession. It outlines the expected behaviors and responsibilities of members.

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What does "responsibility" mean in the nursing code of ethics?

It means taking responsibility for your actions and decisions, especially when they impact patients or others.

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What is the meaning of "advocacy" in the nursing code of ethics?

It refers to a nurse's duty to act as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs are heard and met.

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What does "confidentiality" imply in the context of the nursing code of ethics?

It means safeguarding patients' private information by keeping it confidential.

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What does "accountability" mean in the nursing code of ethics?

It involves acknowledging and accepting the consequences of your actions, especially when mistakes happen.

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What are values?

Values are personal beliefs that influence our decisions and behaviors. They are shaped by our culture, experiences, and upbringing.

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What is values clarification?

Values clarification is a process of identifying and examining your own values, and those of others, to understand their role in ethical decision-making.

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What is the "Nursing Point of View"?

Nurses often have unique insights into patients' lives because they engage with them over extended periods, gaining a deeper understanding of their personal struggles, preferences, and anxieties.

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Referent in communication

The initial trigger that motivates one person to communicate with another.

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Perception in communication

Individual's unique way of interpreting information based on senses, culture, and past experiences.

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Interpersonal communication

Direct, face-to-face interaction between a nurse and another individual. It's the most common type of communication in nursing.

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Small-group communication

Communication that occurs within a small group of people, typically with a specific goal in mind. It requires understanding of group dynamics.

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Public communication

Communication aimed at a larger audience, typically involving public speaking or presentations on health-related topics.

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Communication process

The process of exchanging information between two or more individuals. It's dynamic, meaning it's constantly changing and evolving.

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Applying communication techniques

Effective techniques are easier to learn than actually applying them in real nursing scenarios because each situation requires adapting the approach.

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Communication about sensitive diagnoses

Communication about sensitive topics like cancer or end-of-life care can be challenging, requiring specific skills and sensitivity.

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Denotative Meaning

The meaning of a word commonly understood by people who speak the same language.

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Connotative Meaning

The emotional or subjective meaning associated with a word, beyond its literal definition.

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Pacing in Communication

The speed or pace at which a conversation takes place.

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Clarity and Brevity in Communication

Simple, brief, and direct communication, minimizing confusion.

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Timing and Relevance in Communication

The timing and relevance of communication, considering the patient's situation.

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Nonverbal Communication

All forms of communication without using spoken or written words, including facial expressions, body language, and touch.

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Personal Appearance in Communication

The way a person looks, including their physical characteristics, facial expressions, and clothing.

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Facial Expression in Communication

The face is the most expressive part of the body, communicating emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and surprise.

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Eye contact in conversation

Eye contact conveys respect and willingness to listen. Incorporating cultural perspectives is crucial when interpreting eye contact. Eyes at the same level represent equality in a relationship.

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Personal space in healthcare.

Personal space is an invisible, individual bubble surrounding each person. Nurses often enter a patient's personal space for caregiving. Maintaining respect for privacy and vulnerability is paramount, especially when handling intimate actions.

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Importance of communication in Healthcare teams

Clear and consistent communication between healthcare professionals ensures patient safety and a positive work environment. Using a common language during critical information exchange prevents misunderstandings.

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What does SBAR stand for?

SBAR is a communication tool that standardizes communication among healthcare providers. It includes four components: Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation.

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Lateral violence in healthcare

Lateral violence occurs between colleagues and involves harmful behaviors, such as withholding information, gossiping, making snide remarks, or nonverbal expressions of disapproval. It should be addressed with zero tolerance.

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Courtesy in healthcare communication

Common courtesy is essential for professional communication. Greet patients and knock before entering. Introduce yourself, use names, and be respectful with team members. Discourtesy creates barriers and tension.

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Use of names in healthcare communication

Always introduce yourself and state your role. Addressing people by name shows respect. Using first names can be appropriate for children, confused patients, or close colleagues.

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Nonverbal cues

Nonverbal communication involves subtle expressions, like changes in eyes, lips, or facial muscles. It can convey important information beyond spoken words.

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Study Notes

Ethics in Communication and Nurse-Patient Relationships

  • Ethics in healthcare involves determining what is good and valuable for individuals and society
  • The American Nurses Association (ANA) code of ethics provides a foundation for professional nursing, promoting accountability, responsibility, advocacy, and confidentiality
  • Key ethical principles in healthcare include autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and fidelity

Basic Terms in Health Ethics

  • Autonomy: In healthcare, this refers to the commitment to include patients in decisions about all aspects of their care, including reviewing surgical procedures and risks. Informed consent demonstrates this respect.
  • Beneficence: This involves taking positive actions to help others, a fundamental principle in nursing and medicine.
  • Non-maleficence: Ethical practice involves the commitment to do no harm. Healthcare professionals strive to balance the risks and benefits of care while minimizing harm.
  • Justice: This term is often used in discussions about access to healthcare resources, encompassing issues like health insurance, hospital locations, and organ transplants.
  • Fidelity: This principle focuses on keeping promises, important in a nurse-patient relationship, with a nurse following through on actions and interventions.

Professional Nursing Code of Ethics

  • A code of ethics is a set of guiding principles for all members of a profession
  • Codes assist professional groups with questions regarding correct practice and behavior; The ANA established the first code for nurses decades ago
  • Codes are regularly reviewed and revised to reflect practice changes
  • Core ethical principles include responsibility, accountability, advocacy, and confidentiality

Examples of Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing Practice

  • A nursing student notices a patient in more pain than expected, and the doctor hasn't prescribed pain relief; the student should communicate this and advocate for the patient's needs to be met.
  • A nursing student records a patient's blood pressure incorrectly. Upon realizing the mistake, they should inform their instructor—taking responsibility and working towards correction.

Values

  • Individual values reflect cultural and social influences, varying among people and changing over time
  • Clarifying values is an important part of ethical decision-making, and should include considering one’s own values, those of the patient, and coworkers

Nursing Point of View

  • Nurses generally interact with patients over extended periods, leading to deeper insights into family life, coping styles, and personal preferences, as well as fears and insecurities.

Processing an Ethical Dilemma

  • Resolving an ethical dilemma is similar to the nursing process:
    • Ask if the situation presents an ethical dilemma, if the answer will have relevance for the areas of human concern.
    • Gather information.
    • Clarify values, separating facts, opinions, and values.
    • Verbalize the problem, clearly expressing the dilemma.
    • Identify possible courses of action.
    • Negotiate a plan, considering multiple viewpoints.
    • Evaluate the plan over time.

Issues in Healthcare Ethics

  • Quality of Life: Healthcare researchers develop measures to define quality of life, relevant to discussions about futile care, cancer therapy, physician-assisted suicide, and DNR discussions.
  • Genetic Screening: Genetic tests can reveal potential future conditions; if conducted after the legal abortion period, a dilemma arises regarding treatment options and family counseling.
  • Care at the End of Life: The term "futile" (interventions unlikely to benefit) is central to end-of-life care decisions; this and access to care frequently present ethical concerns

Communication and Nursing Practice

  • Effective communication is essential for patient safety, promoting personal growth, and achieving health goals.
  • Breakdown in communication is a frequent problem; effective teamwork and collaboration are needed
  • Communication skills must be developed in various situations to avoid misinterpretations
    • Interpersonal communication is often face-to-face.
    • Small groups include committees, patient support groups, research teams or patient care conferences.
    • Public communication involves interaction with a larger audience (e.g., classes, conferences)

Basic Elements of the Communication Process

  • Referent: The reason for communication.
  • Sender: Person encoding and delivering the message
  • Receiver: The recipient decoding the message
  • Message: The content conveyed.
  • Channel: The method of transmission.
  • Feedback: Receiver's response to the message.
  • Environment: The setting of communication.

Forms of Communication

  • Verbal Communication: This includes vocabulary (specialized terms can be confusing to patients), denotative and connotative meanings, pacing (speaking at an appropriate speed/tone), clarity and brevity, and timing/relevance.
  • Nonverbal Communication: This includes observations like personal appearance, facial expressions, eye contact, and personal space or body language.

Nurse-Health Care Team Relationships

  • Communication within the health care team is essential for patient safety and a positive work environment.
  • Using standardized language and processes aids clarity and reduces errors
  • SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) is a tool for standardizing communication
  • Lateral violence (negative behaviors between colleagues) must be avoided

Elements of Professional Communication

  • Courtesy/Kindness: Treating patients and colleagues with respect.
  • Use of Names: Addressing people using their names, avoiding terms of endearment, or language that might be perceived as condescending or demeaning.

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This quiz on ethics in healthcare explores the key principles that guide nurse-patient relationships. It covers essential topics such as autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and the American Nurses Association code of ethics. Test your understanding of the ethical responsibilities in nursing practice.

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