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11 Cards in this Set
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Utilitarianism
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-the greatest happiness principle
-ethical decision based on the looks of the end result that produce the most good (happiness) for the most people. |
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Kantianism/Deontology
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-ethical decisions are made out of respect for moral law.
ex: "I make this choice because it is morally right and my duty to do so" |
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Christian ethics
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- all decisions about right and wrong should be centered in love for God and in treating others with the same respect and dignity with which we would expect to be treated.
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Natural law
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-decisions about right versus wrong are self-evident and determined.
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Ethical egoism
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-espouses that what is right and good is what is best for the individual making the decision.
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Ethical dilemma
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a situation that requires an individual to make a choice between two equally unfavorable alternatives.
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What is malpractice?
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One type of negligence and often referred to as professional negligence.
1) the nurse (defendant) owed a duty to the patient 2) the nurse did not carry out that duty 3) the patient was injured 4) the nurse's failure to carry out the duty caused the injury |
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Nurse Jones decides to go against family wishes and tell the client of his terminal status because that is what she would want if she were the client. Which of the following ethical theories is considered in this decision?
a) Kantianism b) Christian ethics c) Natural law theories d) Ethical egoism |
b) Christian ethics
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Nurse Jones decides to respect family wishes and not tell the client of his terminal status because that would bring the most happiness to the most people. Which of the following ethical theories is considered in this decision?
a) utilitarianism b) Kantianism c) Christian ethics d) Ethical egoism |
a) Utilitarianism
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Nurse Jones decides to tell the client of his terminal status because she believes it is her duty to do so. Which of the following ethical theories is considered in this decision?
a) Natural law theories b) Ethical egoism c) Kantianism d) Utilitarianism |
b) Ethical egoism
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The nurse assists the physican with electroconvulsive therapy on his client who has refused to give consent. With which of the following legal actions might the nurse be charged because of this nursing action?
a) Assault b) Battery c) False imprisonment d) Breach of confidentiality |
b) Battery
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