NURSING AND HEALTHCARE LPN GALEN COLLEGE EXAM 2
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
autonomy
to be an active part of their own active care plan, or right to choose or freedom to
choose
Morals
Beliefs about what is fair and what is right or wrong
Law is thought of as a __________ that is written and enforced.
minimum ethic
What are individual rights that has become a central theme of health care?
*Right to consent to care
*Right to choose between alternative treatments
*Right to consent or refuse treatment
*womans rights over their own bodies.
Five Ethical Principles
1.)Nonmaleficence (do not harm)
2.) Beneficence (do good)
3.) Autonomy (free to choose)
4.) Fidelity (be true)
5.) Justice (fair to all)
Beneficence
, to do good
Justice
fairness; rightfulness
must deliver fair and equal treatment to all patients, recognizing and avoiding bias.
fidelity
faithfulness; loyalty
To be true
Beneficial paternalism
a disrespectful attitude toward the patient and what the patient has to contribute to
personal care and recovery
Nonmaleficence
duty to do no harm
NPA (Nurse Practice Act)
Based on state legislation that regulates nursing practice. Aimed at protecting the
public, making nurses accountable for their actions, and establishes State Boards of
Nursing.
1. Defines the practice of professional nursing
2. Sets minimal educational qualifications and other requirements for licensure
3. Sets legal titles and abbrev. nurses may use
4. Provides for disciplinary action of licensees for certain causes
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
autonomy
to be an active part of their own active care plan, or right to choose or freedom to
choose
Morals
Beliefs about what is fair and what is right or wrong
Law is thought of as a __________ that is written and enforced.
minimum ethic
What are individual rights that has become a central theme of health care?
*Right to consent to care
*Right to choose between alternative treatments
*Right to consent or refuse treatment
*womans rights over their own bodies.
Five Ethical Principles
1.)Nonmaleficence (do not harm)
2.) Beneficence (do good)
3.) Autonomy (free to choose)
4.) Fidelity (be true)
5.) Justice (fair to all)
Beneficence
, to do good
Justice
fairness; rightfulness
must deliver fair and equal treatment to all patients, recognizing and avoiding bias.
fidelity
faithfulness; loyalty
To be true
Beneficial paternalism
a disrespectful attitude toward the patient and what the patient has to contribute to
personal care and recovery
Nonmaleficence
duty to do no harm
NPA (Nurse Practice Act)
Based on state legislation that regulates nursing practice. Aimed at protecting the
public, making nurses accountable for their actions, and establishes State Boards of
Nursing.
1. Defines the practice of professional nursing
2. Sets minimal educational qualifications and other requirements for licensure
3. Sets legal titles and abbrev. nurses may use
4. Provides for disciplinary action of licensees for certain causes
