TCU Nursing Roles - Exam 2 (A+ GRADED)

define ethics and concepts important to the study of ethics correct answers ethics: study of human behavior and ideal ways of being, conduct and character, right and wrong choices. important concepts in ethics: meta ethics, bioethics, and normative ethics rights: something owed to an individual, self-determination, and privacy. standard of best interest: doing what's best for the patient. thinking about quality vs quantity of life. paternalism: unilateral decision-making. deliberate overriding of patients autonomy for patient's own good or safety. identify the deontological and utilitarian ethical theories and the principles central to each theory correct answers utilitarianism: rightness of the action is determined by the consequences. the end justifies the means or the greatest good for the greatest number. deontology: duty-based actions where the consequence does not matter. - autonomy: respect for the individual, self-determination, and making their own decisions. - beneficence: duty to do good which is not required of the general public. -nonmaleficence: duty to do no harm which is part of the general publics duty as well. - fidelity: duty to keep agreements, commitments, and carry out care - creates trust. - veracity: duty to tell the truth. truth telling: patients trust nurse is competent in their practice - justice: duty to be fair to all people. distributive justice: is healthcare a right or a privilege? identify factors which influence ethical decision-making correct answers ANA Code of Ethics and ICN Code of Ethics patient's bill of rights social/cultural values science/technology legislation judicial decisions personal beliefs discuss current legal and ethical issues in health care and possible solutions correct answers commitment to the patient: respect for their dignity, having cultural competence, and gaining their trust. commitment to employer: work ethic commitment to colleagues: lateral or horizontal violence/incivility. protection of patients self-evaluation: improvement in skill and level of competence mandatory flu immunization