PN 106-1: Nursing ethics and the Law Exam Study Guide

PN 106-1: Nursing ethics and the Law Exam Study Guide -publishes formal statements indicating the professions expectations -safety -self evaluation about moral and ethical codes -do what is right - Answer-professional ethics include: autonomy - Answer-independence, right to make decisions for self beneficence - Answer-actions taken or treatments provided that will benefit the patient nonmaleficence - Answer-obligation to do no harm fidelity - Answer-obligation to be faithful to commitments made and confidentiality veracity - Answer-truthfulness also not withholding information justice - Answer-fairness and equality for every patient you are working with -autonomy -beneficence -nonmaleficence EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YAER ©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH SEPTEMBER 2024 Page 2/9 -fidelity -veracity -justice - Answer-ethical principles include: values - Answer--personal beliefs or something's worth -learned from lifes experiences -help define who you are ex. honesty, kind, compassionate, timeliness ethics - Answer--made up of the values that influence you decisions and behavior -determined by what is believed morally right and wrong -patients welfare -safety -patients rights to make decisions even if it isnt your choice or their best interest - Answer-things nurse should consider are: patients welfare - Answer-what is a nurses primary concern? offer resources and suggest diffferent things - Answer-what can nurses do to try help patients make good decisions? ethical dilemma - Answer--a situation where a decision must be made but there is not an exact right or wrong answer EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YAER ©2024 EMILLYCHARLOTTE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH SEPTEMBER 2024 Page 3/9 -decisions based on principle and logic not on emotion or feelings -most often involve a conflict of basic human rights a conflict of basic human right - Answer-what do ethical dilemmas usually involve? -identify the dilemma -identify stakeholder or who it effects -gather and verify the information -determine the foundation for each action (consequences) -determine the best action with the strongest support -implement the action -evaluate the outcome - Answer-ethical decision making includes: -treat with respect -maintain dignity -honesty -be compassionate - Answer-providing ethical patient care includes? -stand with them -stand for them -stand by them - Answer-how do you be a patient advoc