Mercy/ Jesuit Review Exam 2

Sympathy

Feeling for someone, acknowledging another person's suffering, does not establish good relationships.

Empathy

Feeling with the patient, strengthens therapeutic presence.

Professionalism

Key characteristics and behaviors that define a profession, particularly in nursing.

Self-regulation

The ability of professionals to manage their own practice and maintain standards.

Accountability in a profession

The responsibility of professionals to ensure their actions meet established standards and ethics.

Nurse Practice Act

Legislation that defines the scope of nursing practice and protects the public from unsafe or unethical nursing care.

Therapeutic use of self

Using one's own personality and knowledge to connect with patients and provide better care.

Boundary violations

Actions that cross professional boundaries and compromise the therapeutic relationship.

Stereotype

A widely held but oversimplified view or idea of a particular group, which is harmful in professional nursing.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience, often negative.

Exclusion

The act of not including someone or something, which can lead to delayed care and treatments for patients.

Active listening

Fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said during communication.

SBAR

A communication framework used in hospitals to relay critical information succinctly (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation).

ADOPIE

A nursing process acronym that stands for Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.

Patient-Centered Care (PCC)

An approach that treats the patient as a whole person, considering their unique experiences and needs.

Professional Ethics

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior in the nursing profession.

Deontology

An ethical theory that uses rules to distinguish right from wrong.

Virtue Ethics

An ethical approach that emphasizes an individual's character as the key element of ethical thinking.

Autonomy

The right of patients to make their own healthcare decisions.

Justice

The principle of fairness in the distribution of resources and treatment in healthcare.

Code of Ethics (ANA)

A document outlining the ethical principles and responsibilities of nurses.

Social Policy Statement

A statement that describes the nursing profession's commitment to society and the public good.

Catherine McCauley Values

The foundational values established by Catherine McCauley in the context of nursing and service.