Pys Ch 4 Ethical And Legal Issues

Front 1

________________ is the requirement that health care providers do not harm to their clients either intentionally or unintentionally.

Back 1

Nonmaleficence

Front 2

__________ refers to ones duty to always be truthful.

Back 2

Veracity

Front 3

The concept of ________ reflects a duty to treat all individuals equally and fairly.

Back 3

Justice

Front 4

What five steps should be used in making ethical decisions?

Back 4

1. Assessment
2. Problem Id
3. Plan
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation

Front 5

True or false?

The AHA's patients bill of rights states: The patient has the right to refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law and to be informed of the medical consequences of his action.

Back 5

true

Front 6

What are the psychiatric bill of rights?

Back 6

1. The right to appropriate treatment and related services in the setting that is most supportive and least restrictive to personal freedom.

2. The right to an individualized written treatment or service plan; the right to treatment based on such a plan and the right to periodic review and revision of the plan based on treatment needs.

3. The right consistent with one capabilities to participate in and receive a reasonable explanation of the care and treatment process.

4. The right to refuse treatment except in an emergency situation or as permitted by law.

5. The right not to participate in experimentation in the absence of informed voluntary written consent.

6. The right to freedom from restraint or seclusion except in an emergency situation.

7. The right to a humane treatment environment that affords reasonable protection from harm and appropriate privacy.

8. The right to confidentiality of medical records.

9. The right of access to medical records except information received from third parti

Front 7

A ___________ law is a law that has been enacted by legislative body such as a county or city council state legislature, or the US congress. Ex Nurse practice acts.

Back 7

Statutory law

Front 8

___________ laws are derived from decisions made in previous cases. Ex. different states deal with nurses refusal to provide care for a specific client.

Back 8

Common laws

Front 9

___________ law protects the private and property rights of individuals and businesses.

Back 9

Civil

Front 10

A ________ is a violation of a civil law in which an individual has been wronged and seeks compensation for harm and suffering.

Back 10

Tort

Front 11

True or false

A tort may be intentional or unintentional.

Back 11

True

Front 12

________ law provides protection from conduct deemed injurious to the public welfare. It provides punishment for those found to have engaged in such conduct and commonly includes imprisonment, parole conditions, loss of privilege, or fine.

Back 12

Criminal law

Front 13

True or false?

There are exceptions to the laws of privacy and confidentiality. Mental health professionals have the duty not only to the client but also to the individuals who are being threatened by that client.

Back 13

True

Front 14

___________ is a clients permission granted to a physician to perform a therapeutic procedure. Physician must go over the pros and cons of procedure and possible outcomes.

Back 14

Informed consent

Front 15

True or false?

Legal liability for informed consent lies with the physician

Back 15

True

Front 16

True or false?

In the event of an emergency restraints or seclusion may be initiated without a physicians order.

Back 16

True

Front 17

True or false?

No longer than 1hr after the initiation of restraints or seclusion a qualified staff member must notify the physician about the individuals physician and psychological condition and obtain a verbal or written order for the restraints or seclusion.

Back 17

True

Front 18

True or false?

Order for restraints or seclusion must be reissued by a physician every 4hrs.

Back 18

True

Front 19

True or false?

Orders for restraints or seclusion must be reissued by a physician every 2hrs for children and adolescents ages 9 to 17.

Back 19

True

Front 20

True or false

Orders for restraints or seclusion must be reissued every hour for children younger than 9yrs old.

Back 20

True

Front 21

True or false?

An in-person evaluation of the individual must be made by the physician within 4hrs of the initiation of restraints or seclusion of an adult age 18 or older, and within 2hrs of children and adolescents ages 17 and younger.

Back 21

True

Front 22

True or false?

Minimum times for in persons reevaluation by a physician include 8hrs for individuals ages 18yrs and older, and 4hrs for 17 and younger.

Back 22

True

Front 23

True or false?

If an individual is no longer in restraints or seclusion when an original verbal order expires they physician must conduct an in person evaluation within 24hrs of initiation of the intervention.

Back 23

True

Front 24

Clients in restraints or seclusion must be observed and assessed and charted on every _____ to ____ minutes with regard to circulation, respiration, nutrition,hydration, and elimination.

Back 24

10 to 15 mins

Front 25

_________ is the deliberate and unauthorized confinement of a person with in fixed limits by the use of verbal or physical means.

Back 25

False imprisonment

Front 26

Why reason would a person be involuntary committed?

Back 26

1. In an emergency situation (danger to self or others)

2. For observation and treatment of mentally ill persons.

3. When an individual is unable to take care of basic personal needs (gravely disabled)

Front 27

Name some examples of what most states have established as mentally ill and in need of treatment.

Back 27

1. Unable to make informed decisions concerning treatment

2. Likely to cause harm to others or self.

3. Unable to fulfill basic personal needs necessary for health and safety.

4. Nursing student trying to learn this last min. :)

Front 28

What could lead to a IOC court hearing?

Back 28

1. History of repeated decompensation requiring involuntary hospitalization.

2. Likely hood that without treatment the individual will deteriorate to the point of requiring impatient commitment.

3. Presence of severe and persistent mental illness contributing to a risk of becoming homeless incarcerated or violent or of committing suicide.

4. Presence of severe and persistent mental illness (schizo, bipolar) and limited awareness of the illness or need for treatment.

Front 29

________________ is generally defined as a condition in which an individual as a result of mental illness is in danger of serious physical harm resulting from inability to provide for basic needs such as food clothing shelter, medical care and personal safety.

Back 29

Gravely disabled

Front 30

This is the failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would have exercised in a similar situation. any conduct that falls below the legal standard established to protect other against unreasonable risk of harm, except for conduct that is intentionally wantonly or willfully disregardful of other rights.

Back 30

Negligence and malpractice

Front 31

When shared information is detrimental to the clients reputation, the person sharing the information may be liable for ____________

Back 31

Defamation of character.

Front 32

Oral defamation is called ___________-

Back 32

slander

Front 33

__________ is a charge that may result when a client is searched without probable cause.

Back 33

Invasion of privacy

Front 34

________ is an act that results in a person genuine fear and apprehension that he or she will be touched without consent.

Back 34

Assault

Front 35

_________ is the un consented touching of another person.

Back 35

Battery

Front 36

________ is the science that deals with the rightness and wrongness of actions

Back 36

Ethics

Front 37

___________ is the term applied to these principles when the refer to concepts within the scope of medicine nursing and allied health.

Back 37

Bioethics

Front 38

_______ is defined as conduct that results from serious critical thinking about how individuals ought to treat others.

Back 38

Moral behavior

Front 39

_______ are ideals or concepts that give meaning to the individuals life.

Back 39

Values