Nursing Ethics & Values
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Which of the following principles promotes acting fairly in nursing?

  • Beneficence
  • Non-maleficence
  • Fidelity
  • Justice (correct)

    • The principle of non-maleficence focuses on taking actions that intentionally cause harm.

    False

    What is the primary goal of beneficence in nursing practice?

    To help others by taking positive actions.

    The nurse's duty to maintain patient __________ is ensured by adhering to HIPAA regulations.

    <p>privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the ethical principles with their definitions:

    <p>Beneficence = Taking actions to help others Non-maleficence = Avoiding actions that cause harm Fidelity = Keeping promises and maintaining trust Accountability = Being responsible for one's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of nonmaleficence primarily concerned with?

    <p>Avoiding harm to patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of beneficence in nursing means that a nurse must act to promote the patient's well-being.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does patient autonomy mean in the context of healthcare?

    <p>Patient autonomy means respecting the rights of patients to make their own healthcare decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the process of developing values, the stage where an individual combines choice into behavior is referred to as ______.

    <p>acting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common mode of value transmission?

    <p>Coercion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following bioethical principles with their descriptions:

    <p>Autonomy = Respect for patients' rights to make their own decisions Nonmaleficence = Avoid causing harm to patients Beneficence = Taking actions that benefit patients Deontologic = Actions are right or wrong regardless of their consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Laissez-faire value transmission allows children to develop values with strict guidance and oversight.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two principles are part of bioethical decision-making?

    <p>Utilitarian and Deontologic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professional value prioritizes the welfare and well-being of others?

    <p>Altruism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Integrity in nursing means acting according to personal beliefs rather than the standards set by professional organizations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the right to self-determination in the context of nursing practice?

    <p>Autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of ______ requires nurses to advocate for moral, legal, and humanistic rights.

    <p>social justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following nurse virtues with their definitions:

    <p>Competence = Knowledge of individual skills and their applications Compassionate Caring = Focusing on the patient rather than oneself Trustworthiness = Honesty and reliability in communication Self-Effacement = Humility and modesty in patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virtue involves always putting the patient's interests ahead of one's own?

    <p>Subordination of Self-Interest to Patient Interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Understanding the possible side effects of treatments is part of a nurse's ______.

    <p>intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compassionate caring is about making the situation centered around the nurse's experiences and feelings.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following concepts emphasizes maintaining privacy and confidentiality in nursing?

    <p>Fidelity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Beneficence requires nurses to take actions that can potentially harm a patient if they lead to a greater good.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary ethical standard that involves avoiding harm in healthcare practice?

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

    The ethical principle of __________ requires nurses to act in a fair manner, giving each patient their due.

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

    Match the following ethical concepts in nursing with their definitions:

    <p>Accountability = Responsibility for one's actions Veracity = Truth-telling Confidentiality = Maintaining patient privacy Fidelity = Keeping promises to patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professional value involves concern for the welfare and well-being of others?

    <p>Altruism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Integrity in nursing means that nurses should only act according to their personal beliefs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the right to self-determination in a healthcare context?

    <p>The right of patients to make informed decisions about their care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of __________ involves advocating for human rights and upholding moral and legal responsibilities.

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

    Match the following nurse virtues with their definitions:

    <p>Competence = Knowledge of individual skills and procedures Compassionate Caring = Focusing entirely on the patient's needs Trustworthiness = Ensuring honesty with the patient Practical Wisdom = Understanding the rationale behind actions taken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virtue refers to the importance of being humble and putting the patient first?

    <p>Self-Effacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compassionate caring means that the nurse makes the situation about their own experiences.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To practice __________, a nurse must understand the treatment options, their benefits, and potential side effects.

    <p>Intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode of value transmission encourages a child to explore their values with minimal guidance?

    <p>Laissez-faire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of autonomy means that healthcare providers can make decisions on behalf of patients without their consent.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle evaluates the rightness or wrongness of an action based on its consequences?

    <p>Utilitarian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of ____________ emphasizes doing good and promoting the patient's well-being.

    <p>Beneficence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following values with their descriptions:

    <p>Modeling = Observation and imitation Moralizing = Instilling a value system Nonmaleficence = Avoiding unnecessary harm Prizing = Treasuring values with personal pride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a personal or communal standard of right and wrong?

    <p>Morals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deontological ethics considers the consequences of actions to determine right from wrong.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stage in the value development process involves choosing freely from alternatives?

    <p>Choosing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle requires nurses to act with the understanding that their actions must not cause harm?

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

    The principle of beneficence includes the obligation to prevent harm to patients.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name two characteristics of the care-based approach to bioethics.

    <p>Centrality of the caring relationship, Promotion of dignity and respect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ entails taking actions to help others while ______ means to avoid behaviors that cause injury.

    <p>Beneficence, non-maleficence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following ethical principles with their definitions:

    <p>Fidelity = Keeping promises and upholding RN standards Veracity = Telling the truth Confidentiality = Maintaining patient privacy Accountability = Being responsible for one's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the principle of utilitarianism in bioethics?

    <p>Determining the rightness based on consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Moralizing is a mode of value transmission which involves instilling a predetermined value system.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the principle of nonmaleficence in nursing?

    <p>To avoid causing harm to patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ethical principle that requires respect for patients' rights to make decisions about their own healthcare is called ______.

    <p>autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following ethical principles with their descriptions:

    <p>Autonomy = Respecting patient decisions Beneficence = Promoting patient well-being Nonmaleficence = Avoiding harm Deontologic = Actions judged by rules, not consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage in the process of developing values involves taking pride and publicly affirming a chosen value?

    <p>Prizing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of beneficence can sometimes lead to actions that cause risk of harm if they aim to promote greater good.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In laissez-faire value transmission, children are allowed to develop values with little or no __________.

    <p>guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professional value emphasizes the importance of patient autonomy?

    <p>Human Dignity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Self-effacement in nursing means that the nurse should place their own interests ahead of the patient's needs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does conscientiousness in nursing involve?

    <p>Being aware of how you present yourself to a patient and how you communicate with them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of __________ is concerned with acting according to the ethical standards set by the American Nursing Association.

    <p>Integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following professional values with their descriptions:

    <p>Altruism = Concern for the welfare and well-being of others Autonomy = Right to self-determination in decision-making Social Justice = Advocating for human rights and legal protections Human Dignity = Respect for the uniqueness of individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nurse virtue refers to the importance of always putting the patient first and addressing their needs?

    <p>Subordination of Self-Interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compassionate caring is primarily about making the situation focused on the nurse's feelings and experiences.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the nurse virtue of practical wisdom involve?

    <p>Understanding why actions are taken and making sound judgments based on that understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Modes of Value Transmission

    • Modeling: Children learn values through observation of others.
    • Moralizing: Explicitly teaching children a specific set of values.
    • Laissez-faire: Children develop values with little to no guidance, which may lead to confusion.
    • Rewarding and Punishing: Promoting desired behaviors by offering rewards and discouraging undesirable behaviors with punishments.
    • Responsible Choice: Encouraging children to explore values and make informed decisions.

    Values Development Process

    • Choosing: Involves carefully considering different options and their consequences before selecting a value.
    • Prizing: Expressing pride, happiness, and openly affirming the chosen value.
    • Acting: Consistently and regularly incorporating the chosen value into one's behavior.

    Ethics & Morals

    • Ethics: The systematic study of right and wrong principles, virtues, and the concepts of good and evil in relation to human conduct and flourishing.
      • Bioethics: Focuses on ethical issues in medicine and science, exploring questions about personal responsibility, duties to others, and the common good.
      • Nursing Ethics: A subset of bioethics that specifically examines ethical issues in nursing practice.
    • Morals: Personal and communal standards of right and wrong behavior.

    Bioethics Principles

    • Utilitarianism: Judges the rightness or wrongness of an action based on its consequences. Actions are considered right if they promote the greatest good for the most people.
    • Deontology: Evaluates actions based on whether they are inherently right or wrong, regardless of their outcomes.

    Beauchamp & Childress Principle-Based Approach to Bioethics

    • Autonomy: Respecting the patient's right to make healthcare decisions and providing them with necessary information to make informed choices.
    • Nonmaleficence: Avoiding causing harm or minimizing potential harm. Interventions should not create more harm than benefit.
    • Beneficence: Acting in ways that benefit the patient. This involves balancing potential harms and risks against expected benefits.
    • Justice: Treating individuals fairly and ensuring that everyone receives their due.
    • Fidelity: Maintaining promises, avoiding abandonment, and upholding nursing standards.
    • Veracity: Telling the truth and being honest with the patient.
    • Accountability: Taking responsibility for one's actions and decisions.
    • Privacy: Protecting patient confidentiality in accordance with laws like HIPAA.

    Non-Maleficence Principles

    • Avoiding Actual Injury: Actions should aim to minimize harm and prevent actual injury.
      • Examples: Holding a medication due to adverse effects, ensuring a safe work environment, choosing interventions that cause the least amount of harm, reporting suicidal or homicidal ideations.
    • Key Considerations:
      • The intervention itself should not be inherently negative.
      • The action must be intended to have positive impact.
      • Positive outcomes shouldn't be a consequence of an adverse effect.
      • When negative consequences are unavoidable, potential benefits must outweigh them.

    Characteristics of the Care-Based Approach to Bioethics

    • Centrality of the Caring Relationship: Emphasis on the nurse-patient relationship and its significance in ethical care.
    • Promotion of Dignity and Respect: Honoring the inherent worth and uniqueness of each individual.
    • Attention to Individual Patient Needs: Acknowledging and responding to the specific needs and preferences of each patient.
    • Cultivating Responsiveness: Developing a sensitivity and attentiveness to others' needs, concerns, and perspectives.
    • Redefinition of Moral Skills: Including virtues like compassion, empathy, and integrity as essential components of ethical nursing practice.

    Ethical Conduct in Nursing

    • Professional Standards: Nurses should base their practice on ethical conduct and professional values.
    • Cultivating Virtues: Nurses should develop essential virtues needed for ethical nursing, such as competence, compassionate caring, and trustworthiness.
    • Ethical Theories and Codes: Nurses should understand ethical theories that guide professional conduct and be familiar with the codes of ethics for nurses.

    Moral Agency

    • Capacity for Ethical Action: Having the ability to recognize and act ethically for the right reasons.

    Professional Values

    • Altruism: Concern for the well-being of others.
    • Autonomy: Respecting the patient's right to self-determination.
    • Human Dignity: Respecting the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals.
    • Integrity: Acting in accordance with ethical codes and standards of practice.
    • Social Justice: Upholding moral, legal, and humanistic rights.

    Nurse Virtues

    • Competence: Knowing one's individual skills and the rationale behind their application.
    • Compassionate Caring: Focusing on the patient's needs and well-being.
    • Subordination of Self-Interest: Prioritizing the patient's interests above personal ones.
    • Self-Effacement: Being humble and modest, putting the patient's needs first.
    • Trustworthiness: Being honest and reliable, never lying to the patient.
    • Conscientiousness: Being aware of one's own behavior and communication with the patient.
    • Intelligence: Understanding the rationale behind treatments, alternative options, and potential side effects.
    • Practical Wisdom: Knowing why certain actions are being taken and making informed decisions.

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