Nurs 1001 Exam with Accurate
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Ethics - ANSWER-Is the study or examination of morality through a variety of different
approaches: how to respond to an ethical situation, that may test your core values
beliefs and characters.
"be critically reflective, exploring your values, behaviours, actions, judgement, and
justification."
Happens every day ( individual, Nurse, Employee-organization - and family)
Scope of Ethics - ANSWER-Societal, Organizational, Bioethics, Clinical, Research ,
Professional, and Personal ethics
Societal Ethics - ANSWER-- Provides a normative basis for ethical behaviour with laws
and regulations
- Law is the min. standard of behaviour to which all members of society are held
- In nursing, legal standards:
->Clinical standards of care
->liability
->Negligence
->Malpractice
Bioethics, Clinical Ethics and Research Ethics - ANSWER-Bioethics: Ethical questioning
surrounding biological science and technology
Clinical: Discussions made at the bedside
Research: Conduct of research using humans and animals
Organizational Ethics - ANSWER--Formal and informational principles and values guide
the behaviour, decisions and actions taken by members of an organization
-Direct all aspects of an organization
Professional ethics - ANSWER--Ethicals standards and expectations of a particular
profession
,-Held to a higher standard because of the privileged role in society
-Code of conduct
-Aimed at the highest ideals of practice
Personal Ethics - ANSWER--Continuously intersect with other categories of ethics
-Do not overlap perfectly; consequently, a potential for conflict exists
-Source of ethics are not static and change over time.
CNO Ethical Framework - ANSWER-- Client well-being
-Client Choice
(Try to meet people where they are, can try to help, however you must respect their
choices and keep comments to yourself)
-Privacy and Confidentiality
-Respect for life
-Maintaining commitments; to clients, to oneself, to nursing colleague, to the nursing
profession, to team members/colleagues, to quality practice settings
(-Myself: not picking up are extra shift if you are tired - Colleagues: Working together,
not bullying -Profession: professionalism - Quality: speak up if things are not up to
standards. addressing issues )
-Truthfulness
-Fairness
CNA Code of Ethics - ANSWER--Providing safe, compassionate, competent and ethical
care
-Promoting heath and well-being
Promoting and respecting informed decision-making
-Preserving Dignity
-Maintaining privacy and confidentiality
-promoting justice
-Being accountable
, Attributes and Criteria - ANSWER--Sources of ethics
-Ethical problems and dilemmas
-ethical analysis and decision-making
Ethical Principles - ANSWER-An ethical principle is similar to a camera lens. Camera
lenses can have various magnifications or filters; likewise, situations can be viewed
differently, depending on the lens.
Example: not buying medications for her child, wondering why a person would do that.
Does it because she can't afford to buy food and medication. Changes your lens.
Other people apply different lens than you may.
Ethical Theory - ANSWER--Ethical Duty
>Is the right thing to do.
-Ethical Consequences
>Is the greatest good for the greatest number of people
-Ethical of Character
>Is based on life experiences and a willingness to reflect on our actions
-Ethical of Relationship
>Is the nature and obligation inherent in human relationship
Identify ways that ethical issues Impact: Your Action - ANSWER-Taking appropriate
actions in response to ethically challenging situations requires three virtues of health
professionals
- Courage, compassion and commitment
- Failure to act or respond in an ethically appropriate way has been liked to:
> Serious and potentially dangerous errors
> Personal stress
> Professional burnout
Confronted with Difficult Choices - ANSWER-Who you are as a moral being?
How you think ethically?
Why you make certain decisions ?
How we act ethically in practice or why we falter ethically when confronted with difficult
choices.
OR
The nurse has to make certain decisions that are critical to an ethical practice.
Solutions
Ethics - ANSWER-Is the study or examination of morality through a variety of different
approaches: how to respond to an ethical situation, that may test your core values
beliefs and characters.
"be critically reflective, exploring your values, behaviours, actions, judgement, and
justification."
Happens every day ( individual, Nurse, Employee-organization - and family)
Scope of Ethics - ANSWER-Societal, Organizational, Bioethics, Clinical, Research ,
Professional, and Personal ethics
Societal Ethics - ANSWER-- Provides a normative basis for ethical behaviour with laws
and regulations
- Law is the min. standard of behaviour to which all members of society are held
- In nursing, legal standards:
->Clinical standards of care
->liability
->Negligence
->Malpractice
Bioethics, Clinical Ethics and Research Ethics - ANSWER-Bioethics: Ethical questioning
surrounding biological science and technology
Clinical: Discussions made at the bedside
Research: Conduct of research using humans and animals
Organizational Ethics - ANSWER--Formal and informational principles and values guide
the behaviour, decisions and actions taken by members of an organization
-Direct all aspects of an organization
Professional ethics - ANSWER--Ethicals standards and expectations of a particular
profession
,-Held to a higher standard because of the privileged role in society
-Code of conduct
-Aimed at the highest ideals of practice
Personal Ethics - ANSWER--Continuously intersect with other categories of ethics
-Do not overlap perfectly; consequently, a potential for conflict exists
-Source of ethics are not static and change over time.
CNO Ethical Framework - ANSWER-- Client well-being
-Client Choice
(Try to meet people where they are, can try to help, however you must respect their
choices and keep comments to yourself)
-Privacy and Confidentiality
-Respect for life
-Maintaining commitments; to clients, to oneself, to nursing colleague, to the nursing
profession, to team members/colleagues, to quality practice settings
(-Myself: not picking up are extra shift if you are tired - Colleagues: Working together,
not bullying -Profession: professionalism - Quality: speak up if things are not up to
standards. addressing issues )
-Truthfulness
-Fairness
CNA Code of Ethics - ANSWER--Providing safe, compassionate, competent and ethical
care
-Promoting heath and well-being
Promoting and respecting informed decision-making
-Preserving Dignity
-Maintaining privacy and confidentiality
-promoting justice
-Being accountable
, Attributes and Criteria - ANSWER--Sources of ethics
-Ethical problems and dilemmas
-ethical analysis and decision-making
Ethical Principles - ANSWER-An ethical principle is similar to a camera lens. Camera
lenses can have various magnifications or filters; likewise, situations can be viewed
differently, depending on the lens.
Example: not buying medications for her child, wondering why a person would do that.
Does it because she can't afford to buy food and medication. Changes your lens.
Other people apply different lens than you may.
Ethical Theory - ANSWER--Ethical Duty
>Is the right thing to do.
-Ethical Consequences
>Is the greatest good for the greatest number of people
-Ethical of Character
>Is based on life experiences and a willingness to reflect on our actions
-Ethical of Relationship
>Is the nature and obligation inherent in human relationship
Identify ways that ethical issues Impact: Your Action - ANSWER-Taking appropriate
actions in response to ethically challenging situations requires three virtues of health
professionals
- Courage, compassion and commitment
- Failure to act or respond in an ethically appropriate way has been liked to:
> Serious and potentially dangerous errors
> Personal stress
> Professional burnout
Confronted with Difficult Choices - ANSWER-Who you are as a moral being?
How you think ethically?
Why you make certain decisions ?
How we act ethically in practice or why we falter ethically when confronted with difficult
choices.
OR
The nurse has to make certain decisions that are critical to an ethical practice.
