Ethics/Values and Legal

An example of deontology would be?

• The greatest good for the greatest number

• One's own belief

• One's own set of values

• Decisions based on right or wrong

Beneficence is the?

• Keep a promise

• Duty to promote good

• Tell the truth

• To be fair

If a patient refuses to have an IV inserted per the physician's order, what should your response be as a nurse? Choose the BEST answer.

• The doctor ordered the IV and that is what we will have to do

• Ok, I will just the doctor know you don't want the IV.

• You will not be able to get your ordered IV antibiotics.

• Can you tell me why you are deciding against getting the IV?

You cannot be sued for malpractice if you accidentally administer the wrong medication. True or False?

• True

• False

beliefs in which an individual has an emotional investment.

• Legality
• Ethical Problem
• Conscience
• Values

a specific situation in which a choice has to be made between alternatives that are conflicting but arguably valid.

• Legality
• Ethical Problem
• Conscience
• Values

A set of principles and rules that govern the way the members of an organization should conduct themselves. 

• Means and Ends
• Code of Ethical Conduct
• Code of Conduct
• The Law

The criteria used to assess "good" and "evil," and the means of analysis—the ways of thinking about moral problems.

• Means and Ends
• Values and Principles
• Moral Relativism