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A nurse observes a colleague diverting narcotics. According to the ethical principle of fidelity, what is the nurse's primary responsibility?
A nurse observes a colleague diverting narcotics. According to the ethical principle of fidelity, what is the nurse's primary responsibility?
- Document the observations without taking further action to avoid legal repercussions.
- Maintain loyalty to the colleague and ignore the behavior to avoid conflict.
- Report the colleague's behavior to protect patient safety and uphold the standards of nursing practice. (correct)
- Confront the colleague privately and attempt to resolve the issue informally.
Patient advocacy always requires nurses to agree with the patient's decisions, regardless of their potential harm.
Patient advocacy always requires nurses to agree with the patient's decisions, regardless of their potential harm.
False (B)
Describe the role of the 'ethics committee' in healthcare settings when ethical dilemmas arise.
Describe the role of the 'ethics committee' in healthcare settings when ethical dilemmas arise.
Ethics committees provide a multidisciplinary forum for discussing and analyzing complex ethical issues, offering guidance and support to patients, families, and healthcare providers in making informed decisions.
The ethical principle of _______ refers to a nurse's obligation to do good and act in the patient's best interest.
The ethical principle of _______ refers to a nurse's obligation to do good and act in the patient's best interest.
Match the following ethical principles with their definitions:
Match the following ethical principles with their definitions:
Which moral framework emphasizes the importance of duties and universal rules, regardless of the consequences?
Which moral framework emphasizes the importance of duties and universal rules, regardless of the consequences?
Moral distress occurs when a nurse knows the ethically appropriate action to take but is unable to act upon it due to internal constraints.
Moral distress occurs when a nurse knows the ethically appropriate action to take but is unable to act upon it due to internal constraints.
List three key elements typically included in a 'Code of Ethics for Nurses.'
List three key elements typically included in a 'Code of Ethics for Nurses.'
The principle of _______ requires healthcare providers to respect a patient's private information.
The principle of _______ requires healthcare providers to respect a patient's private information.
Match each patient right with its description:
Match each patient right with its description:
A patient with a terminal illness refuses further treatment, expressing a desire to focus on palliative care. Which ethical principle supports the nurse's obligation to respect this decision?
A patient with a terminal illness refuses further treatment, expressing a desire to focus on palliative care. Which ethical principle supports the nurse's obligation to respect this decision?
Nurses are not obligated to report suspected child abuse if they lack definitive proof.
Nurses are not obligated to report suspected child abuse if they lack definitive proof.
Explain the concept of 'moral courage' in nursing practice.
Explain the concept of 'moral courage' in nursing practice.
_______ consent implies a patient's willingness to receive treatment based on their actions, such as holding out an arm for an injection.
_______ consent implies a patient's willingness to receive treatment based on their actions, such as holding out an arm for an injection.
Match the following legal terms with their definitions:
Match the following legal terms with their definitions:
A nurse is caring for a patient who requests information about alternative treatments not typically offered in the hospital. What is the nurse's ethical responsibility?
A nurse is caring for a patient who requests information about alternative treatments not typically offered in the hospital. What is the nurse's ethical responsibility?
Patient rights are absolute and cannot be limited under any circumstances.
Patient rights are absolute and cannot be limited under any circumstances.
Define the term 'ethical dilemma' and provide an example encountered in nursing practice.
Define the term 'ethical dilemma' and provide an example encountered in nursing practice.
A durable power of attorney for healthcare is a legal document that allows a patient to designate a _______ to make healthcare decisions on their behalf if they become incapacitated.
A durable power of attorney for healthcare is a legal document that allows a patient to designate a _______ to make healthcare decisions on their behalf if they become incapacitated.
Match each ethical theory with its main focus:
Match each ethical theory with its main focus:
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