Author Question: As an RN, you recognize that to practice the ethical principle of autonomy (i.e., respect for an ... (Read 114 times)

pragya sharda · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

As an RN, you recognize that to practice the ethical principle of autonomy (i.e., respect for an individual's right to self-determination and individual liberty) you would practice which of he following? Select all that apply.

a. Protect the physical privacy of patients
b. Be sure that patients have consented to all treatments and procedures
c. Provide attorney's with all relevant information if it will help a patient's legal case
d. Release patient information of any kind to all family members who request it
e. Discuss patients with other professional nurses who are not involved in the patient's care
f. Become familiar with state laws and facility policies dealing with advance directives

Question 2

An ethics committee typically __________.

a. plans and organizes ethics education
b. includes only front-line care providers
c. is always consulted in acute care hospitals when a dilemma arises
d. is only available for consultation to patients and their families

smrerig · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, F
To practice the principle of autonomy, an RN would protect the physical privacy of patients, be sure
that patients have consented to all treatments and procedures, and become familiar with state and
facility policies dealing with advance directives. Nurses should not release patient information of any
kind unless there is a signed release. Patient information should not be discussed with anyone who is
not professionally involved in the patient's care..

Answer to Question 2

a

a. Correct: Ethics committees are advisory in nature. One of the roles of an ethics committee is to organize ethics education.
b. Incorrect: A clinical ethicist, not an ethics committee, provides front-line care to health care workers, patients, and their families.
c. Incorrect: A clinical ethicist, not an ethics committee, may be consulted in an acute care hospital when a dilemma arises.
d. Incorrect: An ethics committee provides consultation to those who work or volunteer in health care settings, not to patients and families.