{"id":130,"date":"2021-08-24T19:47:57","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T19:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/accnursing2030\/chapter\/vi-glossary\/"},"modified":"2025-02-18T18:41:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T18:41:34","slug":"vi-glossary","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/accnursing2030\/chapter\/vi-glossary\/","title":{"raw":"VI Glossary","rendered":"VI Glossary"},"content":{"raw":"Advocacy:<\/strong> The act or process of pleading for, supporting, or recommending a cause or course of action. Advocacy may be for persons (whether an individual, group, population, or society) or for an issue, such as potable water or global health.[footnote]American Nurses Association. (2015). Code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements.<\/em> American Nurses Association. https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/practice-policy\/nursing-excellence\/ethics\/code-of-ethics-for-nurses\/coe-view-only\/<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nAutonomy:<\/strong> The capacity to determine one\u2019s own actions through independent choice, including demonstration of competence.[footnote]American Nurses Association. (2021). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice<\/em> (4th ed.). American Nurses Association[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nBeneficence:<\/strong> The bioethical principle of benefiting others by preventing harm, removing harmful conditions, or affirmatively acting to benefit another or others, often going beyond what is required by law.[footnote]American Nurses Association. (2015). Code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements<\/em>. American Nurses Association. https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/practice-policy\/nursing-excellence\/ethics\/code-of-ethics-for-nurses\/coe-view-only\/<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nCode of ethics:<\/strong> A set of ethical principles established by a profession that is designed to govern decision-making and assist individuals to distinguish right from wrong.\n\nConsequentialism:<\/strong> An ethical theory used to determine whether or not an action is right by the consequences of the action. For example, most people agree that lying is wrong, but if telling a lie would help save a person\u2019s life, consequentialism says it\u2019s the right thing to do.\n\nCultural humility:<\/strong> A humble and respectful attitude towards individuals of other cultures and an approach to learning about other cultures as a lifelong goal and process.\n\nDeontology:<\/strong> An ethical theory based on rules that distinguish right from wrong.\n\nEthical dilemma:<\/strong> Conflict resulting from competing values that requires a decision to be made from equally desirable or undesirable options.\n\nEthical principles:<\/strong> Principles used to define nurses\u2019 moral duties and aid in ethical analysis and decision-making.[footnote]American Nurses Association. (2021). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice<\/em> (4th ed.). American Nurses Association[\/footnote]<\/sup> Foundational ethical principles include autonomy (self-determination), beneficence (do good), nonmaleficence (do no harm), justice (fairness), and veracity (tell the truth).\n\nEthics:<\/strong> The formal study of morality from a wide range of perspectives.[footnote]American Nurses Association. (2015). Code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements.<\/em> American Nurses Association. https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/practice-policy\/nursing-excellence\/ethics\/code-of-ethics-for-nurses\/coe-view-only\/<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nEthics committee:<\/strong> A formal committee established by a health care organization to problem-solve ethical dilemmas.\n\nFidelity:<\/strong> An ethical principle meaning keeping promises.\n\nInstitutional Review Board (IRB):<\/strong> A group that has been formally designated to review and monitor biomedical research involving human subjects.\n\nJustice:<\/strong> A moral obligation to act on the basis of equality and equity and a standard linked to fairness for all in society.[footnote]American Nurses Association. (2021). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice<\/em> (4th ed.). American Nurses Association.[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nMoral conflict:<\/strong> Feelings occurring when an individual is uncertain about what values or principles should be applied to an ethical issue.[footnote]American Nurses Association (ANA). Ethics topics and articles.<\/em> https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/practice-policy\/nursing-excellence\/ethics\/ethics-topics-and-articles\/<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nMoral courage:<\/strong> The willingness of an individual to speak out and do what is right in the face of forces that would lead us to act in some other way.[footnote]American Nurses Association (ANA). Ethics topics and articles.<\/em> https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/practice-policy\/nursing-excellence\/ethics\/ethics-topics-and-articles\/<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nMoral distress:<\/strong> Feelings occurring when correct ethical action is identified but the individual feels constrained by competing values of an organization or other individuals.[footnote]American Nurses Association (ANA). Ethics topics and articles.<\/em> https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/practice-policy\/nursing-excellence\/ethics\/ethics-topics-and-articles\/<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nMoral injury:<\/strong> The distressing psychological, behavioral, social, and sometimes spiritual aftermath of exposure to events that contradict deeply held moral beliefs and expectations.\n\nMorality:<\/strong> Personal values, character, or conduct of individuals or groups within communities and societies.[footnote]American Nurses Association. (2015). Code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements.<\/em> American Nurses Association. https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/practice-policy\/nursing-excellence\/ethics\/code-of-ethics-for-nurses\/coe-view-only\/<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nMoral outrage:<\/strong> Feelings occurring when an individual witnesses immoral acts or practices they feel powerless to change.[footnote]American Nurses Association (ANA). Ethics topics and articles.<\/em> https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/practice-policy\/nursing-excellence\/ethics\/ethics-topics-and-articles\/<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nMorals:<\/strong> The prevailing standards of behavior of a society that enable people to live cooperatively in groups.[footnote]Ethics Unwrapped - McCombs School of Business. (n.d.). Ethics defined (a glossary).<\/em> University of Texas at Austin. https:\/\/ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu\/glossary<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nNonmaleficence:<\/strong> The bioethical principle that specifies a duty to do no harm and balances avoidable harm with benefits of good achieved.[footnote]American Nurses Association. (2015). Code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements.<\/em> American Nurses Association. https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/practice-policy\/nursing-excellence\/ethics\/code-of-ethics-for-nurses\/coe-view-only\/<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nPaternalism:<\/strong> The interference by the state or an individual with another person, defended by the claim that the person interfered with will be better off or protected from harm.[footnote]Dworkin, G. (2020, September 9). Paternalism. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.<\/em> https:\/\/plato.stanford.edu\/entries\/paternalism\/<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nUtilitarianism:<\/strong> A type of consequentialism that determines whether or not actions are right based on their consequences, with the standard being achieving the greatest good for the greatest number of people.\n\nValues:<\/strong> Individual beliefs that motivate people to act one way or another and serve as a guide for behavior.[footnote]Ethics Unwrapped - McCombs School of Business. (n.d.). Ethics defined (a glossary).<\/em> University of Texas at Austin. https:\/\/ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu\/glossary<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nVeracity:<\/strong> An ethical principle meaning telling the truth.","rendered":"

Advocacy:<\/strong> The act or process of pleading for, supporting, or recommending a cause or course of action. Advocacy may be for persons (whether an individual, group, population, or society) or for an issue, such as potable water or global health.[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Autonomy:<\/strong> The capacity to determine one\u2019s own actions through independent choice, including demonstration of competence.[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Beneficence:<\/strong> The bioethical principle of benefiting others by preventing harm, removing harmful conditions, or affirmatively acting to benefit another or others, often going beyond what is required by law.[3]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Code of ethics:<\/strong> A set of ethical principles established by a profession that is designed to govern decision-making and assist individuals to distinguish right from wrong.<\/p>\n

Consequentialism:<\/strong> An ethical theory used to determine whether or not an action is right by the consequences of the action. For example, most people agree that lying is wrong, but if telling a lie would help save a person\u2019s life, consequentialism says it\u2019s the right thing to do.<\/p>\n

Cultural humility:<\/strong> A humble and respectful attitude towards individuals of other cultures and an approach to learning about other cultures as a lifelong goal and process.<\/p>\n

Deontology:<\/strong> An ethical theory based on rules that distinguish right from wrong.<\/p>\n

Ethical dilemma:<\/strong> Conflict resulting from competing values that requires a decision to be made from equally desirable or undesirable options.<\/p>\n

Ethical principles:<\/strong> Principles used to define nurses\u2019 moral duties and aid in ethical analysis and decision-making.[4]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup> Foundational ethical principles include autonomy (self-determination), beneficence (do good), nonmaleficence (do no harm), justice (fairness), and veracity (tell the truth).<\/p>\n

Ethics:<\/strong> The formal study of morality from a wide range of perspectives.[5]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Ethics committee:<\/strong> A formal committee established by a health care organization to problem-solve ethical dilemmas.<\/p>\n

Fidelity:<\/strong> An ethical principle meaning keeping promises.<\/p>\n

Institutional Review Board (IRB):<\/strong> A group that has been formally designated to review and monitor biomedical research involving human subjects.<\/p>\n

Justice:<\/strong> A moral obligation to act on the basis of equality and equity and a standard linked to fairness for all in society.[6]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Moral conflict:<\/strong> Feelings occurring when an individual is uncertain about what values or principles should be applied to an ethical issue.[7]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Moral courage:<\/strong> The willingness of an individual to speak out and do what is right in the face of forces that would lead us to act in some other way.[8]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Moral distress:<\/strong> Feelings occurring when correct ethical action is identified but the individual feels constrained by competing values of an organization or other individuals.[9]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Moral injury:<\/strong> The distressing psychological, behavioral, social, and sometimes spiritual aftermath of exposure to events that contradict deeply held moral beliefs and expectations.<\/p>\n

Morality:<\/strong> Personal values, character, or conduct of individuals or groups within communities and societies.[10]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Moral outrage:<\/strong> Feelings occurring when an individual witnesses immoral acts or practices they feel powerless to change.[11]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Morals:<\/strong> The prevailing standards of behavior of a society that enable people to live cooperatively in groups.[12]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Nonmaleficence:<\/strong> The bioethical principle that specifies a duty to do no harm and balances avoidable harm with benefits of good achieved.[13]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Paternalism:<\/strong> The interference by the state or an individual with another person, defended by the claim that the person interfered with will be better off or protected from harm.[14]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Utilitarianism:<\/strong> A type of consequentialism that determines whether or not actions are right based on their consequences, with the standard being achieving the greatest good for the greatest number of people.<\/p>\n

Values:<\/strong> Individual beliefs that motivate people to act one way or another and serve as a guide for behavior.[15]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

Veracity:<\/strong> An ethical principle meaning telling the truth.<\/p>\n

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