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What is the primary purpose of ethics in the perioperative setting?
What is the primary purpose of ethics in the perioperative setting?
- To improve financial management in healthcare
- To guide moral judgment in patient care (correct)
- To ensure compliance with operational procedures
- To enhance technical skills of the nurse
Which of the following is NOT one of the five focal virtues in perioperative nursing?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five focal virtues in perioperative nursing?
- Integrity
- Accountability (correct)
- Compassion
- Trustworthiness
What is the role of ethical frameworks in perioperative nursing?
What is the role of ethical frameworks in perioperative nursing?
- To ensure nurse-client relationships adhere to legal standards
- To create financial strategies for nursing practice
- To facilitate effective communication of beliefs and values (correct)
- To develop surgical protocols
Which value emphasizes the importance of recognizing and respecting patient and family decisions?
Which value emphasizes the importance of recognizing and respecting patient and family decisions?
What does conscientiousness in perioperative nursing primarily focus on?
What does conscientiousness in perioperative nursing primarily focus on?
Which ethical conflict is most likely to occur in a perioperative setting?
Which ethical conflict is most likely to occur in a perioperative setting?
Why is it important for perioperative nurses to identify their values?
Why is it important for perioperative nurses to identify their values?
How does patient privacy relate to ethical values in perioperative nursing?
How does patient privacy relate to ethical values in perioperative nursing?
What is an essential component of ethical conduct in perioperative nursing?
What is an essential component of ethical conduct in perioperative nursing?
Which of the following principles emphasizes the importance of truthfulness in perioperative nursing?
Which of the following principles emphasizes the importance of truthfulness in perioperative nursing?
Study Notes
Purpose of Ethics in Perioperative Nursing
- Ethics is a system of moral principles guiding decisions and behavior, highlighting standards of conduct and good character.
- Important for establishing therapeutic nurse-client relationships and navigating ethical conflicts in the operating room.
Ethical Frameworks
- Provide structure to address conflicts related to patients, staff, or interdisciplinary teams.
- Essential for perioperative nurses to articulate their beliefs and values to mitigate ethical dilemmas.
- Emphasizes a family-centered approach, prioritizing patient best interests in decision-making.
Five Focal Virtues
- Compassion (Beneficence): Prioritizing the well-being and best interests of the patient.
- Discernment: Employing insight and judgment to determine beneficial actions.
- Trustworthiness: Building and maintaining trustful relationships with patients and families.
- Integrity: Upholding one's dignity while respecting others' dignity in practice.
- Conscientiousness: Dedicated to patient welfare, taking unbiased actions that promote their interests.
Key Elements in Ethical Perioperative Practice
- Identify treatment goals and means, as per the Perioperative Nursing Data System (PNDS).
- Acknowledge and respect the values of patients and their families.
- Recognize and facilitate conflict resolution when ethical dilemmas arise.
CNO Ethical Values
- Implemented in daily perioperative nursing practice, including:
- Client well-being
- Client choice
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Respect for life
- Maintaining commitments
- Truthfulness
- Fairness
Perioperative Nurse Practice Standards
- Set standards to guide ethical decision-making and ensure patient-centered care in perioperative settings.
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Explore the crucial role of ethics in perioperative nursing, focusing on moral principles and therapeutic relationships. This quiz highlights ethical frameworks and key virtues essential for addressing dilemmas in the operating room. Understand how compassion, discernment, trustworthiness, and integrity guide decision-making and patient care.
