Gapuz Mentors: NCLEX REVIEW on ETHICAL PRINCIPLES

NCLEX Ray Gapuz
7 Oct 202112:19

Summary

TLDRThis educational video script focuses on ethical principles in nursing, emphasizing their application in real-life scenarios. Key principles discussed include veracity (truth-telling), autonomy (freedom of choice), beneficence (promoting well-being), non-maleficent (do no harm), and justice (fairness). The script uses a flu vaccination scenario to illustrate these principles, guiding nurses to make ethical decisions. It also encourages test-takers to analyze questions deeply, avoiding canned answers, and highlights the importance of ethical practice in nursing.

Takeaways

  • 📚 Ethical principles are vital for nurses and include veracity (truth-telling), autonomy (freedom of choice), beneficence (promoting well-being), non-maleficence (do no harm), and justice (fairness).
  • 💉 Vaccines are preventive and do not treat existing conditions; this is an example of veracity in action.
  • 🤝 Respecting a patient's decision to delay vaccination demonstrates the principle of autonomy.
  • 🛡 Administering a vaccine despite potential side effects for the greater good illustrates beneficence.
  • 🩸 Choosing the smallest needle to minimize pain during vaccination is an application of non-maleficence.
  • 👶 Prioritizing the vaccination of a child over an adult in a resource-limited scenario reflects the principle of justice.
  • 🗣️ Nurses should be honest and truthful when answering patients' questions, even if it's about sensitive topics like impending death.
  • 🚫 Unethical practices include pretending not to have been requested to work overtime and not reporting a co-worker's misuse of narcotics.
  • 📝 Proper documentation, such as recording a patient's refusal of treatment, is an ethical nursing practice.
  • 🌟 Ethical practice is not just about memorizing definitions but applying these principles in real-life scenarios to guide decision-making.
  • 💪 Believing in one's ability to succeed and maintaining a positive attitude can lead to overcoming challenges and achieving professional goals.

Q & A

  • What does the term 'veracity' mean in the context of ethical principles?

    -Veracity refers to the principle of truth-telling, which means being honest and providing accurate information.

  • How is the principle of 'autonomy' applied in a nursing scenario?

    -Autonomy is applied by respecting the patient's freedom of choice, such as allowing a patient to decide whether or not to receive a vaccine at a given time.

  • What does 'beneficence' imply in ethical nursing practice?

    -Beneficence involves promoting the well-being of others, even if it might cause some discomfort, like administering a vaccine that may cause mild fever to prevent a more serious illness.

  • Can you explain the principle of 'non-maleficent' in the context of nursing?

    -Non-maleficent means doing no harm or minimizing harm to patients. For example, choosing the smallest needle possible to minimize pain during an injection.

  • What does 'justice' represent in nursing ethics?

    -Justice in nursing ethics is about fair and equitable distribution of resources, such as deciding who should receive a limited vaccine supply, prioritizing the most vulnerable.

  • How should a nurse respond to a patient asking 'am I dying' according to the principle of veracity?

    -A nurse should respond truthfully but cautiously, acknowledging the uncertainty and offering to involve the healthcare provider for a more accurate explanation.

  • What action demonstrates ethical practice when a patient refuses treatment?

    -Ethical practice involves notifying a healthcare provider about the patient's refusal and their plan to discontinue treatment, facilitating communication and respect for the patient's decision.

  • Why is it unethical for a nurse to pretend not to have been formally requested to work overtime?

    -This is unethical because it shows a lack of commitment to patient care and can lead to inadequate patient attention, which is a breach of the nurse's duty of care.

  • How does documenting a patient's refusal to use an incentive spirometer reflect ethical practice?

    -Documenting such refusals is ethical as it respects the patient's autonomy and ensures a record of their decisions, which can be important for future care and communication.

  • What does it mean to act with 'veracity' when administering immunization to an infant?

    -Acting with veracity in this context means providing accurate information about the immunization, its benefits, and potential side effects to the parents or caregivers.

  • Why is it important for nurses to avoid canned answers when applying ethical principles?

    -Avoiding canned answers allows nurses to analyze each situation individually, applying ethical principles appropriately and ensuring patient-centered care that respects each patient's unique circumstances.

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