ULL Nursing 104: Exam 3 Latest Update Graded A+

ULL Nursing 104: Exam 3 Latest Update Graded A+ Deontology An ethical theory stating that moral rule is binding. Approach that is rooted in the assumption that humans are rational and act out of principles that are consistent and objective and compel them to do what is right. Claims that a decision is right only if it conforms to an overriding moral duty and wrong only if it violates the moral duty. All decisions must be made in such a way that the decision could become universal law. Persons are to be treated as ends in themselves and never as means to the ends of others. Ethics Science or study of moral values. Ethics acculturation. The didactic and experiential process of developing ethical reasoning abilities as a part of ongoing professional preparation. Fidelity The agreement to keep promises and commitments, based on the virtue of caring. Justice The equal and fair distribution of resources, regardless of other factors. Nonmaleficence An ethical principle stating the duty to not inflict harm. Abstaining from injuring others and helping others further their own well-being by removing harm and eliminating threats. Paternalism On the basis of the health care provider's belief about what is in the best interest of the patient, he/she chooses to reveal or withhold patient information such as diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis. Rights of conscience The civil right that protects conscientious health care providers against discrimination, allowing them the right to act according to the dictates of of their consciences. Utilitarianism An ethical theory stating that the best decision to make is the one that brings about the greatest good for the most people. Noted to be the strongest approach used in bioethical decision making. An attempt is made to determine which actions will lead to the highest ratio of benefit to harm for all persons involved in the dilemma. Values Customs, ideas of life, and ways of behaving that society regards as desirable. Veracity An ethical duty to tell the truth. Nursing ethics A system of principles concerning the action of the nurse in his or her relationship with patients, patients' family members, other health care providers, policymakers, and society as a whole. American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses 9 aspects: 1) Nurse practices with compassion and respect for inherent dignity of individual, unrestricted 2) Nurse's primary commitment is to patient 3) nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect health/safety/rights of patient 4) Nurse is responsible for nursing practices and determines appropriate delegation 5) Nurse owes same duties to self as to others 6) Nurse participates in establishment/maintenance/improvement of healthcare environments 7) Nurse participates in advancement of profession via practice, education, admin, knowledge 8) Nurse collaborates w/ others 9) Profession represented by associations and members/shape social policy International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics for Nurses Rights and responsibilities of nurses related to people, practice, co-workers, and the profession. -People: primary responsibility is those needing care; respect patient values, customs, spiritual beliefs; confidentiality