Summary Adult 1 Study Guide

Common modes of value transmissionValue is a belief about the worth of something, about what matters, acts as a standard to guideone's behaviorModeling- children learn what is of high or low value by observing parents, peers, and significantothers. Thus, modeling may lead to socially acceptable or unacceptable behaviorsMoralizing- taught a complete value system by parents or an institution (e.g., church or school)that allows little opportunity for them to weigh different values.Laissez-faire- leave children to explore values on their own (no single set of values is presentedas best for all) and to develop a personal value system. This approach often involves little or noguidance and may lead to confusion and conflict.Rewarding and punishing- children are rewarded for demonstrating values held by parents andpunished for demonstrating unacceptable values.Responsible choice- encourage children to explore competing values and to weigh theirconsequences. Support and guidance are offered as children develop a personal value system.Professional ValuesAltruism: concern for welfare and well-being of othersoAltruism is a concern for the welfare and well-being of others. In professional practice,altruism is reflected by the nurse's concern for the welfare of patients, other nurses, andother health care providers. Sample professional behaviors include the following:Demonstrates understanding of cultures, beliefs, and perspectives of othersAdvocates for patients, particularly the most vulnerableTakes risks on behalf of patients and colleaguesMentors other professionalsAutonomy: right to self-determinationoAutonomy is the right to self-determination. Professional practice reflects autonomywhen the nurse respects patients' rights to make decisions about their health care.Sample professional behaviors include the following:Plans care in partnership with patientsHonors the right of patients and families to make decisions about health careProvides information so that patients can make informed choicesHuman dignity: respect for inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and populationsoHuman dignity is respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals andpopulations. In professional practice, human dignity is reflected when the nurse valuesand respects all patients and colleagues. Sample professional behaviors include thefollowing:Provides culturally competent and sensitive careProtects the patient's privacyPreserves the confidentiality of patients and health care providersDesigns care with sensitivity to individual patient needsIntegrity: acting according to code of ethics and standards of practiceoIntegrity is acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and acceptedstandards of practice. Integrity is reflected in professional practice when the nurse ishonest and provides care based on an ethical framework that is accepted within theprofession. Sample professional behaviors include the following:Provides honest information to patients and the public