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values/ethics
chapter 6
Question | Answer |
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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 |