Nurse-Client Relationship and Ethics
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What is a primary responsibility of nurses regarding client confidentiality?

  • To protect client confidentiality as per practice acts and ethical standards (correct)
  • To maintain health care information in public areas
  • To disclose health care information to involved staff only
  • To share client information with family members

    • What action may expose a nurse to liability regarding a client's privacy?

  • Maintaining a secure medical record
  • Sharing a client's health information without consent (correct)
  • Discussing client issues at staff meetings
  • Seeking consent before sharing information

    • Which statement best describes the essence of Justice?

  • Justice is only applicable in social contexts
  • Justice is an obligation toward oneself
  • Justice pertains strictly to another person and their due (correct)
  • Justice requires approximate compensation for wrongs

    • What does the principle of Beneficence require from a healthcare practitioner?

    <p>To seek the good of patients under all circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method of maintaining client confidentiality?

    <p>Sharing information in public areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duty of Fidelity in nursing practice?

    <p>To fulfill promised actions and commitments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Justice is directed towards the common good?

    <p>Legal Justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is a violation of maintaining confidentiality?

    <p>Sharing a client's health information without consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position does the Church hold on euthanasia?

    <p>It is a grave violation of the law of God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key goal of the consciousness-raising initiative mentioned?

    <p>To increase awareness of older people's needs and contributions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is emphasized to counter attitudes of withdrawal among older people?

    <p>Overcoming indifference and mistrust.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does promoting integration of older people within the Christian community entail?

    <p>Ensuring all baptized individuals can experience the grace of their Baptism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested as a necessary organizational structure within Christian communities to support older people?

    <p>Setting up diocesan offices for ministry to older people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of older people's church participation is highlighted as critical?

    <p>Active involvement in the sacramental life of the Church.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of activities should parishes develop for older people according to the Church's recommendations?

    <p>Spiritual, community, and recreational activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What societal attitude must be countered to ensure older people's active participation?

    <p>Indifference and mistrust.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What values are considered a challenge to the prevalent attitudes in society according to the content?

    <p>Selflessness, Dedication, Friendship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is 'International Day of Older Persons' celebrated?

    <p>October 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents the 'Elderly Filipino Week'?

    <p>September 26</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the values such as acceptance and respect in the context provided?

    <p>They contribute to the struggle for a new humanity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marks the recognition of older people by the Vatican?

    <p>World Day of Grandparents and Older Persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle imposes the duty to avoid harming the patient?

    <p>Non-Maleficence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Republic Act mandates accessibility standards for public facilities for older persons?

    <p>Republic Act No. 344</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Principle of Ordinary and Extraordinary Means help to differentiate?

    <p>Required vs. optional levels of care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act establishes Senior Citizens Centers across the Philippines?

    <p>Republic Act No. 7876</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act allocates funds specifically for programs and projects aimed at older persons?

    <p>Republic Act No. 10155</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the National Anti-Poverty Commission as stated in Republic Act No. 8425?

    <p>To allow older persons to participate in policy formulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional benefits does the Expanded Seniors Citizen Act of 2010 grant?

    <p>Additional privileges to senior citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following acts focuses on enhancing the social reform agenda for older persons?

    <p>Republic Act No. 8425</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to ensure older people's involvement in events?

    <p>Remove all physical barriers to access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does spiritual care play for older individuals?

    <p>Promotes the value of life in all conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential before administering the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick?

    <p>Appropriate catechesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is primarily responsible for comforting the terminally ill?

    <p>Families and communities alongside chaplains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In caring for older persons of other faiths, what should Christians prioritize?

    <p>Encouraging inter-faith dialogue and support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What right do older individuals have in society and family?

    <p>To an honored place within the family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for families caring for older members?

    <p>Access to adequate material support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement reflects the primary mission of the family towards older members?

    <p>To foster love and assistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nurse-Client Relationship

    • A special relationship exists between the client and nurse ensuring confidentiality of information shared.
    • Nurses must adhere to legal, ethical, and institutional obligations to protect client confidentiality.
    • Breach of confidentiality may expose nurses to legal liabilities and harm the client’s well-being.

    Maintenance of Confidentiality

    • Discuss client issues solely with involved personnel to prevent unauthorized sharing.
    • Do not share health information without client consent, including with family or friends.
    • Keep client information private and disclose only in secure areas.
    • Protect medical records from unauthorized access.

    Ethical Principles

    • Veracity: Emphasizes truth-telling as foundational to trust in healthcare relationships.
    • Fidelity: Represents the duty to honor commitments made to patients.
    • Justice: Refers to fairness in interactions, focusing on obligations to others rather than oneself. Key aspects include:
      • Justice aims for the common good.
      • Obligation of justice is to provide what is exactly due, with no approximate compensation.
      • Classifications:
        • Legal/Social Justice: Aimed at community welfare.
        • Particular Justice: Focused on individual rights and responsibilities.

    Beneficence and Non-Maleficence

    • Beneficence: Health practitioners are obligated to act in the best interests of their patients.
    • Non-Maleficence: Practitioners must avoid causing harm to patients, especially if they cannot provide benefits.

    Ordinary vs. Extraordinary Means

    • Differentiates between standard care that is essential versus extraordinary care that is optional due to considerations like cost or effectiveness.

    National Policies on Older Persons

    • Republic Act No. 344: Mandates accessibility standards for public facilities for individuals with disabilities, including the elderly.
    • Republic Act No. 7876: Establishes Senior Citizens Centers for socialization and activities for older persons across cities and municipalities.
    • Republic Act No. 8425: Formulates the National Anti-Poverty Commission, allowing older persons to participate in policy-making regarding poverty alleviation.
    • Republic Act No. 10155: Requires a minimum budget allocation for programs benefiting older persons and individuals with disabilities.
    • Republic Act No. 9994: Expands benefits and privileges for senior citizens, building on previous legislation to recognize their contributions to society.

    The Roman Catholic Church's Pastoral Care Ministry

    • Awareness: The Church promotes understanding of older people's needs to facilitate their contribution to community life.
    • Counter Indifference: Initiatives discourage withdrawal from active participation and cultivate a sense of trust.
    • Integration: Ensures older individuals are included in community life without discrimination, allowing them to experience grace and community support.
    • Support Services: Dioceses are encouraged to establish offices focused on older people's ministry and to develop diverse community activities.
    • Sacramental Participation: Facilitates older individuals' involvement in Eucharist and other sacraments, addressing potential physical and logistical barriers.
    • Spiritual Care: Recognizes the necessity of spiritual support for the elderly, particularly those in decline.
    • End-of-life Support: Promotes the administration of sacraments to the sick and dying, along with community-based celebrations.
    • Support for Different Faiths: Engages older individuals of different religions, fostering a spirit of dialogue and solidarity.
    • Family Integration: Highlights the family's role in providing care and dignity to older members, emphasizing economic and social support.

    Dates to Remember

    • "Grandparents' Day" in the Philippines observed every second Sunday of September.
    • "International Day of Older Persons" on October 1, recognized by the United Nations since 1990.
    • "Linggo ng Katandaang Filipino" established in 1994 to honor elderly Filipinos.
    • "World Day of Grandparents and Older Persons" celebrated by Pope Francis on the fourth Sunday of July.

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    Explore the key principles of the nurse-client relationship, including the importance of confidentiality and ethical obligations. Understand how to maintain client information securely and the implications of breaching these standards. This quiz covers critical concepts such as veracity, fidelity, and justice in nursing practice.

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