NURS 109 Unit 2 Exam: Questions & Answers
when thinking about nonmaleficence, what are some questions to ask
pt.
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would the proposed action cause harm or make the patient worse
what negative outcomes are possible with and without the proposed
action
when thinking about justice, what are some questions to ask pt.
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what scarce resources are involved in patient care
what are the larger social concerns
when thinking about virtue, what are some questions to ask pt.
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does the proposed action uphold the nurse's professional integrity
does the proposed action uphold honesty and transparency
when thinking about caring, what are some questions to ask pt.
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how does the proposed action support the care of the patient
,what cultural/social/religious/and family issues need to be considered
have all necessary perspectives been considered
ANA Code of Ethics
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succinct statement of the ethical values, obligations, and duties of
every individual who enters the nursing profession; Serves as the
profession's nonnegotiable ethical standard; and. Expresses nurses' own
understanding of our commitment to society.
State Nurse Practice Act
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state laws that make sure nurses provide professional and competent
care and establishes the state board of nursing (BON).
Institution's Ethics Committee
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An institutional review board (IRB), also known as an independent
ethics committee (IEC), ethical review board (ERB), or research ethics
board (REB), is a type of committee that applies research ethics by
reviewing the methods proposed for research to ensure that they are
ethical.
, Malpractice
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improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment,
especially by a medical practitioner, lawyer, or public official
negligence
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failure to take proper care in doing something
elements of malpractice
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Duty to Patient
Breach of Duty
Breach Directly lead to Harm
Damages/Injury Occurred
advanced directives
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living will, DNR, medical power of attorney
when thinking about nonmaleficence, what are some questions to ask
pt.
(Ans-
would the proposed action cause harm or make the patient worse
what negative outcomes are possible with and without the proposed
action
when thinking about justice, what are some questions to ask pt.
(Ans-
what scarce resources are involved in patient care
what are the larger social concerns
when thinking about virtue, what are some questions to ask pt.
(Ans-
does the proposed action uphold the nurse's professional integrity
does the proposed action uphold honesty and transparency
when thinking about caring, what are some questions to ask pt.
(Ans-
how does the proposed action support the care of the patient
,what cultural/social/religious/and family issues need to be considered
have all necessary perspectives been considered
ANA Code of Ethics
(Ans-
succinct statement of the ethical values, obligations, and duties of
every individual who enters the nursing profession; Serves as the
profession's nonnegotiable ethical standard; and. Expresses nurses' own
understanding of our commitment to society.
State Nurse Practice Act
(Ans-
state laws that make sure nurses provide professional and competent
care and establishes the state board of nursing (BON).
Institution's Ethics Committee
(Ans-
An institutional review board (IRB), also known as an independent
ethics committee (IEC), ethical review board (ERB), or research ethics
board (REB), is a type of committee that applies research ethics by
reviewing the methods proposed for research to ensure that they are
ethical.
, Malpractice
(Ans-
improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment,
especially by a medical practitioner, lawyer, or public official
negligence
(Ans-
failure to take proper care in doing something
elements of malpractice
(Ans-
Duty to Patient
Breach of Duty
Breach Directly lead to Harm
Damages/Injury Occurred
advanced directives
(Ans-
living will, DNR, medical power of attorney
