Key Terms
Doing or producing good
What is beneficence
Ways to recognize a chemically impaired nurse
What is…
poor work performance
late to work
appearing tired and disinterested in work
altered behavior
bloodshot eyes
Act of causing death painlessly so as to end suffering
What is euthanasia
Prevention of intentional harm
What is nonmaleficence
Example of responsible work ethic
What is…
showing up to work on time
not abusing breaks or sick leave
no phones at work
Helping another end their life
What is assisted suicide?
Right and wrong that typically are based on religious beliefs, social influences, group norms, culture, and life experiences
What is morals
When a nurse moves beyond a professional relationship and becomes personally involved with a client in their life
What are boundary violations?
One knows the ethical correct action but feel powerless to take that action
What is moral distress?
Specific study of mortality that concentrates on human conduct and human values
What is ethics
When an employee or past employee reports a violation of the law that is considered fraud or abuse so that it may be investigated by the state or federal government
What is whistleblowing?
An act is right when it is useful in bringing about desirable or good end
What is utilitarianism?
Refers to telling the truth
What is veracity?
Stealing small objects at little value such as pens or bandages
What is pilfering?
An act of ethical decision making based on moral rules and unchanging principles considered separately from the consequences
What is deontology?