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NUR 108 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) ETHICS | WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
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NUR 108 Ethics1. Ethics
Answer
Branch of philosophy that concerns the distinction of right from wrong on the basis of a body of
knowledge
2. Morality
Answer
Behavior in accordance with custom or tradition and usually reflects personal or religious
beliefs
3. 3 Types of Ethical Theories
Answer
Teleology
Deontology
Caring
4. Teleology
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Consequence-based theory
Rightness or wrongness of an action depends on the ultimate consequences of that action
Utilitarianism - views a good act as one that brings the most good and least harm for the most
people
5. Deontology
Answer
Principles-based theory
An action is not determined by it's consequences, but by whether it is done according to an
impartial, objective principle
, 6. Caring
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Relationship-based theory
Judge actions according to a perspective of caring and responsibility
Promote the common goodor the welfare of the group
7. 6 Ethical Principles
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Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Autonomy
Justice
Fidelity
Veracity
8. Beneficence
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Doing good
Nurses undertake a legal duty to care
Caring for the patient underlies all other nursing law
Malpractice law will enforce that duty
9. Paternalism
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Insisting that the nurse knows more about what is good for the patient than the patient does
Healthcare professionals make decisions about diagnosis, therapy and prognosis for the patient
10. Autonomy
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Right to make one's own decisions.
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