Standard 7
A nurse protects a patient's private medical information. Which ethical principle is being followed?
What is confidentiality?
A patient says they do not understand the risks of a procedure. What should the nurse do?
What is advocate for additional education before the patient gives informed consent?
A nurse provides the same quality of care to every patient regardless of age, race, religion, gender identity, disability, or socioeconomic status.
What is respectful and equitable practice?
Speaking up when a patient's concerns are not being addressed.
What is Standard 8: Advocacy?
A patient refuses a life-saving blood transfusion due to religious beliefs. The nurse respects the decision despite personal disagreement.
What is respecting patient autonomy?
A patient expresses concerns that their pain is not being taken seriously. What is the nurse's best advocacy action?
What is communicate the patient's concerns to the healthcare provider and continue to advocate for effective pain management?
True or False: Personal biases should never influence the care a nurse provides.
What is True?
Respecting a patient's right to refuse treatment.
What is Standard 7: Ethics?
This ethical principle means "do no harm."
What is nonmaleficence?
A nurse notices an unsafe staffing situation that may affect patient care. What does Standard 8 require?
What is advocate for patient safety by communicating concerns through the appropriate channels?
A nurse recognizes an unconscious bias and actively works to prevent it from affecting patient care. What concept is being demonstrated?
What is providing equitable care through self-awareness and bias mitigation?
Ensuring a patient receives necessary services before discharge.
What is Standard 8: Advocacy?
A coworker documents medications that were never administered. What should the nurse do first?
What is report the unethical behavior through the appropriate chain of command?
A patient cannot speak for themselves and has no family present. What is one of the nurse's primary responsibilities?
What is serve as the patient's advocate by protecting their rights, preferences, and best interests?
A patient experiencing homelessness receives the same compassionate, evidence-based care as every other patient. Which standard is demonstrated?
What is Standard 9: Respectful and Equitable Practice?
Providing unbiased care to every patient regardless of background.
What is Standard 9: Respectful and Equitable Practice?
A nurse witnesses a colleague making a disrespectful comment about a patient outside the patient's room where visitors can hear. According to ANA Standard 7, what is the nurse's best action?
What is address the behavior and report it through the appropriate channels to protect patient dignity and uphold ethical practice?
A nurse recognizes that a patient is being discharged without the necessary equipment to safely recover at home. What should the nurse do?
What is advocate for delaying discharge until appropriate resources and equipment are arranged?
A patient from a marginalized community reports feeling ignored during previous healthcare visits. What should the nurse do first?
What is listen respectfully, validate the patient's concerns, and ensure they receive equitable, patient-centered care?
Reporting a coworker for falsifying documentation.
What is Standard 7: Ethics?