ADN 245 EXAM 1 (nursing leadership)
Questions and Answers
Utility
The ethical principle that the good of many people outweighs the good of 1.
Paternalism
is the belief that one individual has the right to make decisions for another (impacts autonomy)
Paternalism
Example: does it because the doctor told her to
Justice
Involves equality and equity and is based that everyone is treated fairly. Equality gives every individual
access to the same resources and opportunities.
Equity
Consideration of specific disadvantages and obstacles individuals may experience on the path to
obtaining the same outcome
Nonmaleficence
Ethical duty to prevent harm to patients
Veracity
Ethical duty to tell the truth
Battery
Touching a patient without consent
Negligence
Practice below the standard of care of a prudent nurse
Drawing blood, performing an EKG, getting vitals, given an injection
What are the most common intention tort seen in nursing practice ?
Good Samaritan Law
You are NOT obligated to stop and voluntarily help in an emergency situation (car accident that happens
on your way to work) that happens "off the clock."
DNR Rules
Requirement to call a code unless there is a written DNR order
, HIPAA Rules
Guidelines for protecting patient confidentiality
Disaster Planning
Preparation for managing mass-casualty events
SMART Triage System
Method for prioritizing treatment in a disaster
Inhalation Anthrax Exposure
Will appear with Flu-like symptoms
To contaminate people and let them contaminate more people before they all die a horrible death
What is a goal of inhalation anthrax exposure to terriorists
Black tag
What take does a patient get when they do not spontaneously breath
Sarin Gas Bioterrorism
like all nerve agents, interferes with the operation of an enzyme that stops muscles from contracting.
When this enzyme does not work correctly muscles are constantly being stimulated. With continuous
contraction of muscles, exposed people may become tired and no longer be able to keep breathing.
Sarin
A clear, colorless, tasteless liquid with no perceivable odor, can readily evaporate into a vapor
Atropine
What is a treatment for sarin?
Transactional Leadership
Type of leadership all about the transaction
Transactional Leadership
Example: you are short staffed and the hospital offers an extra $200 if you pick up a 4 hour block= they
used an award to fix the immediate problem
Medication Reconciliation
Process to prevent adverse medication errors
Informed Consent
Responsibilities of the nurse in ensuring patient understanding
Incident Reporting
Questions and Answers
Utility
The ethical principle that the good of many people outweighs the good of 1.
Paternalism
is the belief that one individual has the right to make decisions for another (impacts autonomy)
Paternalism
Example: does it because the doctor told her to
Justice
Involves equality and equity and is based that everyone is treated fairly. Equality gives every individual
access to the same resources and opportunities.
Equity
Consideration of specific disadvantages and obstacles individuals may experience on the path to
obtaining the same outcome
Nonmaleficence
Ethical duty to prevent harm to patients
Veracity
Ethical duty to tell the truth
Battery
Touching a patient without consent
Negligence
Practice below the standard of care of a prudent nurse
Drawing blood, performing an EKG, getting vitals, given an injection
What are the most common intention tort seen in nursing practice ?
Good Samaritan Law
You are NOT obligated to stop and voluntarily help in an emergency situation (car accident that happens
on your way to work) that happens "off the clock."
DNR Rules
Requirement to call a code unless there is a written DNR order
, HIPAA Rules
Guidelines for protecting patient confidentiality
Disaster Planning
Preparation for managing mass-casualty events
SMART Triage System
Method for prioritizing treatment in a disaster
Inhalation Anthrax Exposure
Will appear with Flu-like symptoms
To contaminate people and let them contaminate more people before they all die a horrible death
What is a goal of inhalation anthrax exposure to terriorists
Black tag
What take does a patient get when they do not spontaneously breath
Sarin Gas Bioterrorism
like all nerve agents, interferes with the operation of an enzyme that stops muscles from contracting.
When this enzyme does not work correctly muscles are constantly being stimulated. With continuous
contraction of muscles, exposed people may become tired and no longer be able to keep breathing.
Sarin
A clear, colorless, tasteless liquid with no perceivable odor, can readily evaporate into a vapor
Atropine
What is a treatment for sarin?
Transactional Leadership
Type of leadership all about the transaction
Transactional Leadership
Example: you are short staffed and the hospital offers an extra $200 if you pick up a 4 hour block= they
used an award to fix the immediate problem
Medication Reconciliation
Process to prevent adverse medication errors
Informed Consent
Responsibilities of the nurse in ensuring patient understanding
Incident Reporting
