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1420-Chapter 4
Chapter 4-Ethical and Legal Issues
Question | Answer |
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Ideals or concepts that give meaning to the individual's life. | Values |
"The greatest happiness principle" | Utilitarianism. |
An ethical decision that looks at the end results of the decision. Action is taken based on the results that produce the most good (happiness) for the most people. | Utilitarianism |
The principle or motivation on which the action is based that is the morally decisive factor. | Kantianism |
Our actions are bound by a sense of duty | Kantianism |
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you | Christian Ethics |
"Do good and Avoid Evil" | Natural Law Theory |
Espouses that what is right and good is what is best for the individual making the decision. | Ethical Egoism |
A situation that requires an individual to make a choice between two equally unfavorable alternatives. | Ethical Dilemma |
Refers to one's duty to benefit or promote the good of others. | Beneficence |
The requirement that health care providers do no harm to their clients. | Nonmalifience |
One's duty to always be truthful | Veracity |
Requires that the health-care provider tell the truth and not intentionally deceive or mislead clients. | Veracity |
The touching of another person without that person't consent is a violation of what type of civil law? | Intentional Tort. p. 65 |
How long after a pt. is restrained must the pt. be seen by a physician? | One Hour |
Orders for restrains or seclusion must be reissued by a physician how often for someone 18 years or older. | Every 4 Hours |
How often must a client who is restrained be assessed? | Every 10-15 minutes with regard to circulation, respiration, nutrition, hydration, and elimination |
Oral defemation | Slander |
Written defemation | Libel |
The unconsented touching of another person | Battery |