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A nurse discloses a patient's medical information to their family without consent, believing it's in the patient's best interest. Which principle does this primarily violate?
A nurse discloses a patient's medical information to their family without consent, believing it's in the patient's best interest. Which principle does this primarily violate?
- Maintaining public trust and confidence in the nursing profession.
- Acting with integrity to justify health consumers’ trust.
- Working in partnership with health consumers to promote and protect their well-being.
- Respecting health consumers’ privacy and confidentiality. (correct)
A healthcare facility implements a new policy that disproportionately affects a specific cultural group's access to care. Which principle is most directly challenged by this situation?
A healthcare facility implements a new policy that disproportionately affects a specific cultural group's access to care. Which principle is most directly challenged by this situation?
- Acting with integrity to justify health consumers’ trust.
- Respecting the cultural needs and values of health consumers. (correct)
- Maintaining health consumer trust by providing safe and competent care.
- Maintaining public trust & confidence in the nursing profession.
A nurse consistently advocates for patient autonomy in treatment decisions, even when disagreeing with the patient's choice. Which principle is best demonstrated by this behavior?
A nurse consistently advocates for patient autonomy in treatment decisions, even when disagreeing with the patient's choice. Which principle is best demonstrated by this behavior?
- Respecting the dignity and individuality of health consumers. (correct)
- Working respectfully with colleagues to best meet health consumers’ needs.
- Maintaining health consumer trust by providing safe and competent care.
- Maintaining public trust & confidence in the nursing profession.
Several nurses consistently fail to document medication errors, fearing disciplinary action. This behavior most directly undermines which principle?
Several nurses consistently fail to document medication errors, fearing disciplinary action. This behavior most directly undermines which principle?
A nurse observes a colleague diverting narcotics for personal use but hesitates to report it, fearing repercussions. This situation most directly conflicts with which principle?
A nurse observes a colleague diverting narcotics for personal use but hesitates to report it, fearing repercussions. This situation most directly conflicts with which principle?
A hospital implements a restrictive visiting policy during a flu outbreak, limiting family access to patients. While this may seem harsh it is intended to uphold which of the following principles the most?
A hospital implements a restrictive visiting policy during a flu outbreak, limiting family access to patients. While this may seem harsh it is intended to uphold which of the following principles the most?
A nurse consistently isolates a patient who has an infectious disease, limiting their interaction with other healthcare providers. While there may be medical reasons, this could go against which principle?
A nurse consistently isolates a patient who has an infectious disease, limiting their interaction with other healthcare providers. While there may be medical reasons, this could go against which principle?
A medical team disagrees on the best course of treatment for a patient. The team leader dismisses the concerns of other team members without proper consideration. What principle from the text could this go against?
A medical team disagrees on the best course of treatment for a patient. The team leader dismisses the concerns of other team members without proper consideration. What principle from the text could this go against?
A clinic advertises exceptionally high success rates for a new treatment without sufficient evidence to support such claims. This action most directly conflicts with which principle?
A clinic advertises exceptionally high success rates for a new treatment without sufficient evidence to support such claims. This action most directly conflicts with which principle?
A nurse provides excellent clinical care but consistently uses dismissive language when speaking about patients from a particular socioeconomic background. This behavior MOST directly violates which principle?
A nurse provides excellent clinical care but consistently uses dismissive language when speaking about patients from a particular socioeconomic background. This behavior MOST directly violates which principle?
Flashcards
Respecting Dignity
Respecting Dignity
Acknowledge each person's worth and uniqueness.
Respecting Cultural Needs
Respecting Cultural Needs
Consider their background when providing care.
Partnership with Consumers
Partnership with Consumers
Collaborate to improve health outcomes.
Maintaining Trust
Maintaining Trust
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Respecting Privacy
Respecting Privacy
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Working Respectfully
Working Respectfully
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Acting with Integrity
Acting with Integrity
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Maintaining Public Trust
Maintaining Public Trust
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Study Notes
- Eight principles with standards form the framework for the code.
- The principles are based on the values underpinning professional conduct.
- All principles are of equal importance.
Principle 1
- Respect the dignity and individuality of health consumers.
Principle 2
- Respect the cultural needs and values of health consumers.
Principle 3
- Work in partnership with health consumers to promote and protect their well-being.
Principle 4
- Maintain health consumer trust by providing safe and competent care.
Principle 5
- Respect health consumers’ privacy and confidentiality.
Principle 6
- Work respectfully with colleagues to best meet health consumers’ needs.
Principle 7
- Act with integrity to justify health consumers’ trust.
Principle 8
- Maintain public trust & confidence in the nursing profession.
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