CTPN Study

Autonomy

Respecting a patient’s right to make decisions

EX: Allowing a patient to refuse treatment

Beneficence

Promoting the well-being of others

EX: Providing pain relief for a suffering patient

Non-maleficence

Avoiding harm

EX: Double-checking medications to prevent errors

Justice

Fairness in care delivery

EX: Providing equal care regardless of background

Fidelity:

Keeping promises and being trustworthy

EX: Following through on commitments to patients

Veracity

Telling the truth

EX: Being honest about diagnosis or medical error

Role of the Nurse in Ethics

Advocate for patients

Report unethical behaviors

End-of-life care

Withdrawing life support or honoring DNR orders.

informed consent

Ensuring patients understand risks and options.

Confidentiality vs. Duty to Warn

When patient privacy may endanger others.

Nurse practice act

LPNs are authorized to provide nursing care only under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed healthcare providers.

LPNs are prohibited from

Administering IV push medications (other than heparin or saline to flush an intermittent infusion device).

LPNs are prohibited from:

Engaging in nursing practice without direction from an RN or authorized healthcare provider.

Barriers to learning/assessment

refer to obstacles that prevent patients from effectively understanding or applying health education.

Cognitive barriers

confusion, learning disability, language barriers

Emotional barriers

anxiety, fear, lack of trust

Environmental barriers

noise, interruptions, lack of privacy

Physical barriers

hearing, vision impairments, pain

Nurses' Responsibilities Under HIPAA

• Always ask before sharing patient info—even with family.

• Only access what you need to do your job.

• Use secure systems to document and communicate.

• Report violations or suspicious activity immediately.