Final Exam- NURS 2513 Ethics Questions and Answers
basic and obvious moral truths that guide deliberation and action
ethical principles definition
Ethical issues are commonly examined in terms of ethical principles
Autonomy is a dominant principle in Autonomy is a dominant principle in deontological theory
__________________theory
1.Respect for autonomy
2. Beneficence
3.Non-maleficence
What are the 7 principles of ethics? 4. Veracity
5. Confidentiality
6. Justice
7. Fidelity
What do all the 7 principles of ethics All of the 7 principles of ethics assume respect for persons
assume?
Occasionally viewed as an ethical principle Occasionally viewed as an ethical principle in its own right, respect for persons
in its own right, ______________________ implies that one considers other people to be worthy of high regard.
implies that one considers other people to
be worthy of high regard.
The term___________is typically contrasted The term autonomy is typically contrasted to...
to... - Dependency
- Dependency - Coercion
- Coercion - Paternalism
- Paternalism - Thoughtlessness
- Thoughtlessness - Habit
- Habit
, 1. Be respected
2. Be able to set goals
Implied in the concept of autonomy are 5
3. Be able to formulate a plan of action in order to meet goals (to do this they must
basic elements, the autonomous person
be able to understand potential consequences)
must...
4. Be able to reflect on values and beliefs involved in goals and choices
5. Have the freedom to act on choices in order to meet goals
In keeping with the notion of autonomy as In keeping with the notion of autonomy as a reflection of one’s lifestyle, values and
a reflection of one’s lifestyle, values and beliefs is the notion of autonomy as authentic articulation
beliefs is the notion of autonomy as
______________________
Intrinsic Factors that Limit Patient Autonomy
-View of patient as dependent on provider in HC system
Intrinsic Factors that Limit Patient Autonomy
- View of patient as...
- Health care professional in role of power (gatekeepers of care)
- Health care professional in role of....
- Forced...
- Forced rules/regulations in hospitals:
ex. Regardless of lifestyle of pt, they must bathe and eat at assigned times & pts who
do not follow every order dubbed noncompliant
Failing to recognize violations of pt Failing to recognize violations of pt autonomy happens most often among nurses
autonomy happens most often among when... it is believed that the best choice is self-evident.
nurses when...
4 ways patients' autonomy is violated
1) Assuming patients and nurses share the same values and goals
2) Failing to recognize that people process information in unique ways
4 ways patients’ autonomy is violated
3) Assuming that patients have more or less knowledge than is reasonable to
presume them to have
4) Focusing solely on task-driven "work of nursing doing procedures, giving
medications, and documenting care and, in doing so, neglecting to provide
individualized and responsive care
Respect for autonomy of patients is also Respect for autonomy of patients is also inherent in the discussion of larger issues
inherent in the discussion of larger issues such as...
such as... Paternalism
____________________ Informed Consent
_______________________ Compliance
____________________ Self-determination
___________________________
- Outcomes
The term informed consent refers to a
- Alternatives
process by which patients are informed of
- and Risks
the possible…
...of treatments and are offered an opportunity to exercise their autonomy
The SAME barriers and facilitating factors The SAME barriers and facilitating factors relevant to autonomy also apply to the
relevant to autonomy also apply to informed consent process.
_____________________________________________
basic and obvious moral truths that guide deliberation and action
ethical principles definition
Ethical issues are commonly examined in terms of ethical principles
Autonomy is a dominant principle in Autonomy is a dominant principle in deontological theory
__________________theory
1.Respect for autonomy
2. Beneficence
3.Non-maleficence
What are the 7 principles of ethics? 4. Veracity
5. Confidentiality
6. Justice
7. Fidelity
What do all the 7 principles of ethics All of the 7 principles of ethics assume respect for persons
assume?
Occasionally viewed as an ethical principle Occasionally viewed as an ethical principle in its own right, respect for persons
in its own right, ______________________ implies that one considers other people to be worthy of high regard.
implies that one considers other people to
be worthy of high regard.
The term___________is typically contrasted The term autonomy is typically contrasted to...
to... - Dependency
- Dependency - Coercion
- Coercion - Paternalism
- Paternalism - Thoughtlessness
- Thoughtlessness - Habit
- Habit
, 1. Be respected
2. Be able to set goals
Implied in the concept of autonomy are 5
3. Be able to formulate a plan of action in order to meet goals (to do this they must
basic elements, the autonomous person
be able to understand potential consequences)
must...
4. Be able to reflect on values and beliefs involved in goals and choices
5. Have the freedom to act on choices in order to meet goals
In keeping with the notion of autonomy as In keeping with the notion of autonomy as a reflection of one’s lifestyle, values and
a reflection of one’s lifestyle, values and beliefs is the notion of autonomy as authentic articulation
beliefs is the notion of autonomy as
______________________
Intrinsic Factors that Limit Patient Autonomy
-View of patient as dependent on provider in HC system
Intrinsic Factors that Limit Patient Autonomy
- View of patient as...
- Health care professional in role of power (gatekeepers of care)
- Health care professional in role of....
- Forced...
- Forced rules/regulations in hospitals:
ex. Regardless of lifestyle of pt, they must bathe and eat at assigned times & pts who
do not follow every order dubbed noncompliant
Failing to recognize violations of pt Failing to recognize violations of pt autonomy happens most often among nurses
autonomy happens most often among when... it is believed that the best choice is self-evident.
nurses when...
4 ways patients' autonomy is violated
1) Assuming patients and nurses share the same values and goals
2) Failing to recognize that people process information in unique ways
4 ways patients’ autonomy is violated
3) Assuming that patients have more or less knowledge than is reasonable to
presume them to have
4) Focusing solely on task-driven "work of nursing doing procedures, giving
medications, and documenting care and, in doing so, neglecting to provide
individualized and responsive care
Respect for autonomy of patients is also Respect for autonomy of patients is also inherent in the discussion of larger issues
inherent in the discussion of larger issues such as...
such as... Paternalism
____________________ Informed Consent
_______________________ Compliance
____________________ Self-determination
___________________________
- Outcomes
The term informed consent refers to a
- Alternatives
process by which patients are informed of
- and Risks
the possible…
...of treatments and are offered an opportunity to exercise their autonomy
The SAME barriers and facilitating factors The SAME barriers and facilitating factors relevant to autonomy also apply to the
relevant to autonomy also apply to informed consent process.
_____________________________________________
