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values/ethics
chapter 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 7 steps of the valuing process | choose frelly, choose from alternatives, choose after reviewing consquences, prise with pride, prize with affiration, act on choice, act consistent |
| professional values | altruism, autonomy, human dignity, intergrity, justice |
| types of ethics | bioethics, clinical ethics, nurisng ethics |
| 2 action guiding theories | ulitarian, deontologic |
| utilitarian | rightness or wrongness of action depends on the outcome of action |
| deontologic | rightness or wrongness of action independent of outcome |
| autonomy | pt has right to make own healthcare decision - even the right to refuse care |
| nonmaleficence | do no harm |
| beneficence | benefit the pt |
| justice | act fairly/distribute rescources fairly |
| fidelity | keep promisess |
| purpose of code of ethics | statement of ethical obligations and duties of the RN |
| 2 types of ethical problem | ethical dilemma, ethical distress |
| ethical dilemma | 2 or more clear choices apply- unsure of which action to implement |
| ethical distress | action is clear but it is difficult to follow thru |
| functions of ethic committee | education, policy making, case review, consultation |
| advocacy in nursing practice | primary commitment is to the pt |
| using the nursing process to make ethical decision | assess (gather data), diagnose the problem (id the problem),plan, implement decision, evaluate decision |
| awareness of personal values important because________________. | personal values influence ethical decison making |