| A | B |
|---|
| autonomy | freedom of personal choice and to act independently |
| beneficence | doing good--an ethical principle that says every action should be for good |
| nonmalficence | do no harm--make sure your actions do cause others harm |
| HIPAA | the law that outlines confidentiality of medcial information |
| confidentiality | patient information must be kept private and restricted to only those who need to know |
| prudent nurse | nurse that acts in manner of other nurses with the same education and experience |
| battery | touching without consent |
| assault | intent to cause bodily harm |
| informed consent | the person fully understands the treatment, complications, alternatives and the possible outcomes of their choice |
| breach of duty | failure to perform the duty in a reasonable and prudent manner |
| standard of care | the level of care provided by a prudent nurse |
| accountability | when a nurse assumes care of the patient she isnow responsible for that patient and her actions as a nurse towards that patient |
| ethnic stereotype | fixed concept of how a specific culture will act or think |
| paternalism | parent-child relationship between the caregiver and the patient |
| ethnocentrism | belief that ones own beliefs or practices are the best |
| ethics | the study of right and wrong related to human conduct |
| nursing code of ethics | list of rules for good conduct of nurses |
| scope of practice | defines the acceptable actions of nurses while providing nursing care |
| patriarchal | the male member of the household makes all the major decisions for the family |
| civil law | legal actions against you that can conduct violates a person rights, the intent is to make the aggrieved person whole again |
| professional negligence | failing to meet the standard of care without intent |
| beliefs | what you believe about a subject without having to be validated |
| values | what and how much you place importance to or onto something or someone |
| legal | according to laws that have been passed by congress and can be applied to health professionals |
| justice | far and equal treatment, given what is due to the person |
| fidelity | to be true; a patient advocate |
| advocate | supporting that which is in the best interest of the patient |
| Nurse Practice Act | legal duties and functions of the nurse is determined by each state |
| Board of Nursing | the legal arm that upholds the Nurse Practice Act for the state |
| sanctity of life | held with sacred value and dignity |
| intent | actions with planned purpose |
