Ethical Principles
This ethical principle is defined as the duty to do no harm.
What is nonmaleficence?
Personal beliefs about right and wrong influenced by culture or religion.
What are morals?
The ability to influence others to achieve common goals.
What is leadership?
An intentional tort that involves placing a client in fear of harmful contact.
What is assault?
Two components of care that cannot be delegated under any circumstances.
What are the nursing process and clinical judgement?
This principle requires the nurse to keep promises and professional commitments.
What is fidelity?
Professional standards that guide ethical nursing practice.
What are ethics?
Leadership style most appropriate during a cardiac arrest or code situation.
What is autocratic leadership?
Unauthorized disclosure of protected health information.
What is an invasion of privacy?
Transferring a task while retaining accountability for client outcomes.
What is delegation?
Respecting a client’s right to make informed decisions reflects this ethical principle.
What is autonomy?
Knowing the ethically correct action but being unable to act due to constraints.
What is moral distress?
Management function that includes hiring, scheduling, and orienting staff.
What is staffing?
Professional negligence committed by a nurse.
What is malpractice?
Framework that prioritizes airway, breathing, and circulation.
What is the ABCs framework?
Ensuring fair treatment and equitable distribution of resources reflects this principle.
What is justice?
Ethical theory that focuses on outcomes and the greatest good for the greatest number.
What is utilitarianism?
Leadership style that promotes shared decision-making and team collaboration.
What is democratic leadership?
Failure to meet the standard of care in a malpractice claim.
What is breach of duty?
Right of delegation that ensures the task matches the scope of practice.
What is the right person?
Questioning a provider order that may cause harm demonstrates this principle.
What is nonmaleficence?
The first step in ethical decision-making using the ADPIE framework.
What is assessment?
Leadership style closely associated with Magnet-recognized organizations.
What is transformational leadership?
Actual injury that must occur to prove malpractice.
What is harm?
Team member who may obtain vital signs for a stable client.
Who is an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?