ANA Code of Ethics
What does Provision 1 emphasize?
Compassion and respect for every patient.
Define autonomy.
Respecting the patient’s right to make their own decisions.
Difference between palliative and hospice?
Palliative: quality of life for serious illness; Hospice: comfort at end of life
Give an example of a “wish/worry” statement.
I wish you weren’t in this situation, but I’m worried your mother’s condition is deteriorating.
Name one Kubler-Ross stage.
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance.
Which provision focuses on advocacy?
Provision 3 – Advocacy and Trust.
What is beneficence?
Acting in the best interest of the patient to do good.
What is IPOST?
Iowa Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment – provider order based on patient’s wishes.
What should you avoid saying to grieving families?
“They are in a better place” or “Everything happens for a reason.”
How do children show grief differently?
Behavioral changes, clinginess, developmental regressions.
Give an example of Provision 5 in practice.
Being your Best Self at work!
Give an example of non-maleficence.
Avoiding harm, such as preventing unnecessary procedures.
Who is first in Iowa decision-maker order?
The patient.
What is the best setting for giving bad news?
Quiet, private, sitting down.
Why are routines important for grieving children?
Provide predictability and a sense of control.
What does Provision 8 refer to?
Nurses collaborating and networking
How does justice apply in nursing?
Fair and equitable treatment for all patients.
Name one trigger for palliative consult.
Recurrent hospitalizations or obvious disease progression.
Give an example of an empathy statement.
I’m sorry you have to go through this, it must be hard.
Give one example of minimizing grief.
“At least you have other kids.” "This should be over soon." "You'll feel better tomorrow."
Which provision addresses global health?
Provision 10
Which principle is most challenged in Case Study 1?
Autonomy (patient wants DNR but chart says full code).
What does “patient’s voice should be the loudest” mean?
Care decisions should prioritize the patient’s goals and wishes.
Why are vague offers to help discouraged?
They lack action; instead, offer specific help like “I will bring dinner tomorrow.”
What is the main takeaway about grief stages?
They are not literal stages; grief is individual and non-linear.