NFDN 2008 Final Exam Questions and Verified Answers/Accurate Solutions|
Already Graded A+
Ethics Rules of conduct of a particular group or culture
morals personal compass of right and wrong
LPN code of ethics responsibility to: the public, the clients, the profession, colleagues,
oneself
Ethical Dilemma there are good reasons for either option but only one can be chosen
Ethical/Moral Distress Nurses know or believe they know the right thing to do, but do not or
cannot take the right action
Protection for Persons in Care Act (PPICA) to protect clients from abuse and prevent abuse
from occurring
Liability consequences of wrongful, inappropriate or unethical actions of the nurse
Types of liability Criminal, civil, employment ramification, professional sanctions
misconduct unacceptable behaviour within the scope of professions practice
Incompetence failure to meet minimum accepted standards
conduct unbecoming a member of the profession behaviour outside a professions practice
that may bring the profession into disrepute
, Negligence failure to take reasonable care or steps to prevent loss or injury to another
person
Malpractice failure of a professional to act in accordance with the prevalent professional
standard
Privacy the right determine when and what personal information will be released
Confidentiality the promise to hold private information and prevent release to unauthorized
people.
Duty to report any inappropriate conduct of another health care provider when he or she is
potentially dangerous to the public
Leadership engaging and influencing others
Management getting the job done with the right resources
Manage others
followership promote team effectiveness, offering constructive criticism and working well
with others
Engaged Leadership ability to foster a culture where new ways of thinking and change are
encouraged
Nursing Leadership critical thinking, action and advocacy
Already Graded A+
Ethics Rules of conduct of a particular group or culture
morals personal compass of right and wrong
LPN code of ethics responsibility to: the public, the clients, the profession, colleagues,
oneself
Ethical Dilemma there are good reasons for either option but only one can be chosen
Ethical/Moral Distress Nurses know or believe they know the right thing to do, but do not or
cannot take the right action
Protection for Persons in Care Act (PPICA) to protect clients from abuse and prevent abuse
from occurring
Liability consequences of wrongful, inappropriate or unethical actions of the nurse
Types of liability Criminal, civil, employment ramification, professional sanctions
misconduct unacceptable behaviour within the scope of professions practice
Incompetence failure to meet minimum accepted standards
conduct unbecoming a member of the profession behaviour outside a professions practice
that may bring the profession into disrepute
, Negligence failure to take reasonable care or steps to prevent loss or injury to another
person
Malpractice failure of a professional to act in accordance with the prevalent professional
standard
Privacy the right determine when and what personal information will be released
Confidentiality the promise to hold private information and prevent release to unauthorized
people.
Duty to report any inappropriate conduct of another health care provider when he or she is
potentially dangerous to the public
Leadership engaging and influencing others
Management getting the job done with the right resources
Manage others
followership promote team effectiveness, offering constructive criticism and working well
with others
Engaged Leadership ability to foster a culture where new ways of thinking and change are
encouraged
Nursing Leadership critical thinking, action and advocacy
