NURS 143 FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Common reason nurses are disciplined by the BRN
practicing while impaired (under the influence of alcohol or other substance).
key elements of Nurse-patient communication
Active listening, acceptance, and being nonjudgmental are key elements, as are the conscious use
of feedback, appropriateness, efficiency, and flexibility
Nursing practice and social media
can cause tremendous consequences if used in ways that interfere with the privacy of patients,
even if the nurse's or student's intentions are not malicious.
Six ethical principles
Autonomy
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Fidelity
Veracity
Autonomy
(n.) self-government,
Autonomous decisions are based on
1. individuals values
2. adequate information
3. freedom from coercion
4. reason and deliberation
autonomous decisions may be difficult because
mental status
unconscious patients
culture
Beneficence
do good and promote the best interest of your client
conflicts of beneficence
, what is good for the patient vs what the patient wants (privacy, independence, freedom, dignity)
conflicts with autonomy
Nonmalfeficence
do no harm
"double effect"
Conditions of the Double effect
1. the action must be good or at least morally indifferent
2. The health care provider must intend only the good effects
3. The undesired effects cannot be a means to the end or good effect.
4. There is a favorable balance between desirable and undesirable effects
justice
equals are treated the same and unequals are treated differently
patients with the same diagnosis and health care needs should receive the same care, and those
with greater or lesser needs should receive care that is appropriate to their needs
why is it difficult to be just in healthcare?
lack of resources
money
racial disparity
status
How would justice be carried out in healthcare?
1. to each equally
2. to each according to merit
3. to each according to what can be aquaired in the marketplace
4. to each according to need
Fidelity
faithful and honoring ones commitments or promises
How do nurses carry out fidelity?
1. keep their promises to respecting ll individuals
2. uphold Code of Ethics for Nurses
3. keep nursing skills current
4. abide by employers policies
5. keep promises to patients
what is considered unethical in nursing care?
failure to carry out prescribed care.
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Common reason nurses are disciplined by the BRN
practicing while impaired (under the influence of alcohol or other substance).
key elements of Nurse-patient communication
Active listening, acceptance, and being nonjudgmental are key elements, as are the conscious use
of feedback, appropriateness, efficiency, and flexibility
Nursing practice and social media
can cause tremendous consequences if used in ways that interfere with the privacy of patients,
even if the nurse's or student's intentions are not malicious.
Six ethical principles
Autonomy
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Fidelity
Veracity
Autonomy
(n.) self-government,
Autonomous decisions are based on
1. individuals values
2. adequate information
3. freedom from coercion
4. reason and deliberation
autonomous decisions may be difficult because
mental status
unconscious patients
culture
Beneficence
do good and promote the best interest of your client
conflicts of beneficence
, what is good for the patient vs what the patient wants (privacy, independence, freedom, dignity)
conflicts with autonomy
Nonmalfeficence
do no harm
"double effect"
Conditions of the Double effect
1. the action must be good or at least morally indifferent
2. The health care provider must intend only the good effects
3. The undesired effects cannot be a means to the end or good effect.
4. There is a favorable balance between desirable and undesirable effects
justice
equals are treated the same and unequals are treated differently
patients with the same diagnosis and health care needs should receive the same care, and those
with greater or lesser needs should receive care that is appropriate to their needs
why is it difficult to be just in healthcare?
lack of resources
money
racial disparity
status
How would justice be carried out in healthcare?
1. to each equally
2. to each according to merit
3. to each according to what can be aquaired in the marketplace
4. to each according to need
Fidelity
faithful and honoring ones commitments or promises
How do nurses carry out fidelity?
1. keep their promises to respecting ll individuals
2. uphold Code of Ethics for Nurses
3. keep nursing skills current
4. abide by employers policies
5. keep promises to patients
what is considered unethical in nursing care?
failure to carry out prescribed care.
