ETHICS AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE ISSUES (DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR MATERNALNEWBORN NURSING: CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF NURSING CARE: 4TH EDITION) CHAPTER 2: EXAM `& VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE | RATED 100%

AWHONN ANSWER: Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses ANA Code of Ethics ANSWER: Ethical Standards of the Profession; Reflects our own ethics and morals; Tells us what our obligations and duties are as a Nurse. Ethical Principle: Beneficence ANSWER: The obligation to do good. (Applies to both the woman and the fetus) Example: Educating your patient about interventions and behaviors that benefit both her and her fetus Ethical Principle: Nonmaleficence ANSWER: The obligation to do no harm to either the woman or the fetus Example: Helping a mother understand the potential consequences of drug abuse or alcohol ingestion during pregnancy Ethical Principle: Fidelity ANSWER: Being accountable for your responsibilities and loyal to your commitments Example: Ensuring your patient has appropriate care from your relief nurse before going off shift. Ethical Principle: Veracity ANSWER: Being truthful Example: This can mean being honest with your patient about risks and benefits of a cesarean or admitting that you need assistance to give appropriate care Ethical Principle: Autonomy ANSWER: The right to self-determination Example: Applies only to the pregnant woman, as the fetus is not able to conceive or express preferences