NURS 3105- Exam 1 Study Guide Solutions

NURS 3105- Exam 1 Study Guide Solutions ethics - ANSWER-the study of conduct and character; it is concerned with determining what is good or valuable for individuals and society at large values - ANSWER-personal beliefs about the worth of a given idea, attitude, custom, or object that sets standards that influence behavior autonomy - ANSWER-freedom from external control; in healthcare the concept applies to provider respect for the autonomy of patients ex: letting patient choose gown color or which arm to use for a shot beneficence - ANSWER-taking positive actions to help others; the best interest of the patient is more important than self-interest nonmaleficence - ANSWER-avoidance of harm or hurt; tries to balance the risks and benefits of care while striving to do the least harm possible justice - ANSWER-fairness fidelity - ANSWER-the agreement to keep promises; unwillingness to abandon a patient no matter the circumstances Copyright ©EMILYCHARLENE2025. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2/13 What is the purpose of the Nurse Practice Act? - ANSWER--describes and defines the scope of practice for nurses -what we can and can't do -do not practice beyond limits What are the safeguards to competent practice? - ANSWER--respect legal boundaries of practice -follow procedures and policies -owning personal strengths and weaknesses -evaluating proposed assignments -keeping current -respecting patient rights and developing rapport with patients -documenting carefully -working within agency for management policies Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANSWER-do not discriminate based on disabilities; must reasonably accommodate patients Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act - ANSWER--also known as "patient dumping act" -can't refuse treatment because of inability to pay Copyright ©EMILYCHARLENE2025. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 3/13 Mental Health Parity Act - ANSWER-forbids healthcare plans for placing lifetime or annual limits on mental health coverage Uniform Anatomical Gift Act - ANSWER-an individual who is at least 18 years old has the right to make decision to be organ donor Advanced Directives - ANSWER-living wills, durable power of attorney living wills - ANSWER-written document that directs treatment in accordance with patients wishes durable power of attorney - ANSWER-legal document that designates a person of ones' choosing to make healthcare decisions in the event you can't make them for yourself Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - ANSWER--protects privacy of patients -orders for restraints has to be ordered every 24 hours -a lot of policies and procedures when restraints are in place Good Samaritan Laws - ANSWER-protects bystanders trying to help within scope of practice The Uniform Determination of Death Act - ANSWER-healthcare providers can use cardio-pulmonary definition or whole brain definition to determine death Copyright ©EMILYCHARLENE2025. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 4/13 What is a nurse's role in informed consent? - ANSWER-to make sure a signed informed consent is in patient's file and answer's questions regarding consent What is "disclosure" as a part of informed consent? - ANSWER-informs nature of procedure, both risks and benefits, and alternative treatments What is "comprehension" as a part of informed consent? - ANSWER-make sure the patient understands what is being said to them, have them repeat it back to you What is "competence" as a part of informed consent? - ANSWER-Is the info understood? Does the patient have the ability to comprehend? What is "voluntary" as a part of informed consent? - ANSWER-consenting or refusing can not be coerced or intimidated into doing so advocacy - ANSWER-supporting a particular cause