acceptance of responsibility and accountability Correct Answer
the nurse is responsible for following standards of care in all
practice and faced with more complex decisions regarding
delegation and management of care
accountability for nursing judgement and action Correct
Answer nurses practice within a framework or morality that
values self-determination, respect, and dignity
acting ethically Correct Answer being attentive to what is
considered right and good from both a societal and professional
perspective
acting on questionable practice Correct Answer nurse takes
action against any incompetent, illegal, unethical, or impaired
practice by any member of the healthcare team or healthcare
system that jeopardizes the health, well being, or rights of the
patient. must know the standards of care, the code of ethics, the
policies and procedures of the institution, and the applicable
state and federal laws
addressing impaired practice Correct Answer the nurse has a
duty to protect both the patient and to assure that the impaired
individual receives the necessary help needed for recovery
advancing the practice of nursing though the development of
knowledge and implementation to practice Correct Answer
body of nursing should engage in scholarly inquiry to identify,
, evaluate, and expand the body of knowledge that defines nursing
practice
advancing the profession by developing, implementing, and
maintaining professional standards in clinical, administrative,
and educational practice Correct Answer standards are
guidelines which reflect the grounding of nursing in ethical
principles and a defined body of scientific knowledge
advancing the profession through active involvement in nursing
and in healthcare policy Correct Answer the self-employed
nurse can serve to advance the profession by acting as a model
of professional integrity. nurse educators promote the
advancement of nursing through the fostering of professionalism
and civic values. nurse managers and administrators are
responsible for providing an environment that promotes ethical
integrity and professionalism while nurse researchers are
responsible for contributing to the body and knowledge that
supports and advances nursing practice
autonomy Correct Answer commitment to include patients in
decisions; respect patient's wishes even if you don't agree with
them
being Correct Answer explains what it means to do the right
thing even when no one else is looking
benevolence Correct Answer taking positive actions to help
others; have compassion and follow the desire to do good