Nursing Ethics Flashcard

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What do civil laws primarily involve?

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Involving an individual's personal rights.

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Who is the one accusing another of criminal or civil law violation?

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Plaintiff.

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Which term describes the failure to provide certain care that another person of the same education and locale would generally provide under the same circumstances?

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Negligence.

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Who is required to report under the Mandatory Reporting Law?

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Most states require certain professionals, including nurses.

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What authority do the boards on nursing have under the NPA?

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License nurses and regulate nursing practice.

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What is the primary purpose of nursing ethics?

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To guide nurses in making decisions that align with moral principles.

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What is the difference between civil law and criminal law?

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Civil law deals with disputes between individuals, while criminal law involves actions against the state.

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What is informed consent in nursing practice?

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The process of obtaining permission from a patient after providing all necessary information about a treatment.

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What is the role of the nurse in patient advocacy?

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To support and promote the rights and interests of patients.

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What does the term 'scope of practice' refer to in nursing?

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The range of responsibilities and activities that a nurse is authorized to perform.