NR-226 - Exam 1 Questions And Solutions

NR-226 - Exam 1 Questions And Solutions Ethics - ANS The study of conduct and character. It is concerned with determining what is good or valuable for individuals and society at large. Values - ANS -Personal beliefs about the worth of a given idea, attitude, custom, or object that set standards that influence behavior. -Rights and Wrongs Autonomy - ANS Commitment to include patients in decisions Beneficence - ANS Taking positive actions to help others (Do Good) Nonmaleficence - ANS Avoidance of harm or hurt Justice - ANS Being fair Fidelity - ANS Agreement to keep promises (Be trustworthy) Code of Ethics - ANS -A set of guiding principles that all members of a profession accept -Helps professional groups settle questions about practice or behavior -Includes advocacy, responsibility, accountability, and confidentiality Veracity - ANS truthfulness Advocacy - ANS to the support of a particular cause Integrity - ANS the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles Confidentiality - ANS the protection of patients' personal health information and privacy Responsibility - ANS willingness to respect one's professional obligations and follow through on promises Accountability - ANS the ability to answer for one's own actions HIPPAA - ANS -Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act -mandates protection of the patient's personal health information. American Nurses Association (ANA) - ANS -code of ethics provides a foundation for professional nursing.