Professional and Ethical Responsibilities Flashcards
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A CARN is approached by a pharmaceutical company representative offering a paid speaking opportunity. The most appropriate professional response is to:
Answer: Disclose the relationship and evaluate for potential conflicts of interest
Nurses must disclose industry relationships and assess whether they create conflicts of interest that could compromise clinical objectivity.
Under the IntNSA Standards of Practice, which activity reflects the CARN's responsibility for self-care?
Answer: Monitoring personal stress levels and seeking support when experiencing compassion fatigue
The IntNSA Standards recognize that nurses must actively monitor and manage their own wellbeing to provide safe, effective care.
A patient in alcohol withdrawal requests to leave against medical advice (AMA). The CARN's primary ethical responsibility is to:
Answer: Ensure the patient is fully informed of the risks and document the interaction
Unless the patient lacks decision-making capacity, the nurse must respect autonomy by ensuring informed refusal and thorough documentation.
Which situation would most appropriately trigger an ethics consultation in addiction nursing practice?
Answer: Ongoing conflict about treatment goals between a patient, family, and clinical team
Ethics consultations are indicated when there is genuine conflict among stakeholders about values, goals, or the ethical course of action in complex cases.
A CARN is documenting a patient's relapse in the medical record. Which approach best reflects professional and ethical documentation standards?
Answer: Use objective, non-judgmental language such as 'patient reports use of alcohol on [date]'
Ethical documentation uses objective, non-stigmatizing language that accurately describes clinical facts without bias or judgment.
A CARN who is in personal recovery is treating a patient with the same substance use disorder. Which scenario represents an ethical risk requiring intervention?
Answer: The nurse discloses personal recovery status to 'prove' that recovery is possible
Disclosing personal recovery status to patients can blur professional boundaries and shift focus from patient to nurse, creating a therapeutic risk.
The principle of justice in addiction nursing practice is most directly demonstrated by:
Answer: Advocating for equitable access to addiction treatment regardless of socioeconomic status
Justice requires fair distribution of resources and advocacy for equitable access, particularly for marginalized populations affected by addiction.