Question 1

When an intern in a helping profession is honest in his dealings with clients, he is guided by the ethical principle of ________.&#10;A) beneficence&#10;B) autonomy&#10;C) nonmaleficence&#10;D) veracity

Accepted Answer

Veracity is the principle of truthfulness and honesty. When an intern is honest in his dealings with clients, he is adhering to this ethical principle. Beneficence refers to the obligation to do good, autonomy refers to respecting clients' rights to make their own decisions, and nonmaleficence refers to the obligation to avoid doing harm. While these principles are also important in helping professions, they do not directly apply to the situation described in the question.

Question 2

If interns believe there is an infraction of a clear professional code, they tend to do what they think they should, especially if a legal precedent exists.

Accepted Answer

Interns are typically taught about professional codes and ethics, and they are expected to follow these guidelines even when faced with difficult situations. If they believe there is a violation of these codes, they may look to legal precedents or other sources of guidance to determine the appropriate course of action.

Question 3

During which step of the Reasoned Decision-Making Model do you identify all courses of action, including the absurd?&#10;A) Brainstorm the strategies&#10;B) Consider the consequences&#10;C) Decide diligently&#10;D) Assess objectively

Accepted Answer

During the brainstorming step, it is important to generate as many potential solutions and courses of action as possible, including ones that may seem absurd or unlikely, in order to explore all possibilities and ensure a thorough analysis.

Question 4

What is the first step in the Reasoned Decision-Making Model?&#10;A) Consult the codes&#10;B) Consider the laws&#10;C) Identify the dilemma&#10;D) Test the values

Accepted Answer

The first step in the Reasoned Decision-Making Model is to identify the dilemma. This involves recognizing that a decision needs to be made and understanding the problem or issue that requires resolution. Only once the dilemma has been clearly defined can the decision-making process begin.

Question 5

Which of the following are found in professional steering documents and defined as fundamental doctrines rooted in commonsense morality?&#10;A) Principles&#10;B) Codes&#10;C) Regulations&#10;D) Guidelines

Accepted Answer

Principles are fundamental doctrines rooted in commonsense morality and are often found in professional steering documents. Codes, regulations, and guidelines may also be found in steering documents, but they do not necessarily have to be rooted in commonsense morality.

Question 6

Tort law is an example of ________ law.&#10;A) criminal&#10;B) common&#10;C) case&#10;D) civil

Accepted Answer

Tort law is a type of civil law that deals with the legal responsibilities and obligations that arise when a person harms another through their actions or inactions. This is different from criminal law, which deals with offenses against society as a whole, and common law, which is based on precedent and judge-made law. Tort law cases are typically brought by the injured party seeking compensation for damages, rather than by the state seeking to punish the wrongdoer.

Question 7

Interns should first check ethical principles for answers to problematic issues.If they do not provide answers, then interns should turn to ethical codes.

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Question 8

A dilemma is a situation in which you face more than one justified course of action-that is, two &#34;right&#34; ways of responding.

Accepted Answer

A dilemma is exactly that- a challenging situation where there are multiple options that seem equally justified or "right."

Question 9

Which of the following statements best defines the term &#34;ethics&#34; as it is used in a study of internships?&#10;A) Guidelines or codes that govern the behavior of members of a given profession&#10;B) That which is intrinsically good, useful, and desirable&#10;C) Moral principles or rules of conduct of a particular profession&#10;D) A struggle over the alternative courses of action that can resolve a situation

Accepted Answer

In the context of internships, ethics refer to the moral principles or rules of conduct that govern the behavior of professionals in a particular field. Internship programs often have specific ethical guidelines that interns must adhere to, such as maintaining confidentiality, avoiding conflicts of interest, and behaving professionally. These guidelines are designed to ensure that interns uphold the ethical standards of their profession and maintain the trust of clients and colleagues.

Question 10

Ethical documents exist for all professions.

Accepted Answer

Yes, ethical documents and codes of conduct exist for all professions, outlining the principles and values that should guide the behavior of professionals in their work. Examples include the Hippocratic Oath for physicians, the American Psychological Association's Code of Ethics for psychologists, and the Code of Professional Conduct for lawyers.

Question 11

You are working a full-time job and are offered a promotion.You agree to the position knowing that the person who will supervise you is one of your mother's best friends.This is an example of a ________ dilemma.

A) primary
B) secondary
C) tertiary
D) penultimate

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

You are working with a client who has a problem with alcoholism.He begins telling you that he is drinking to avoid his wife who makes him so angry he is fantasizing about ways to hurt her.You decide that the confidentiality of your client is paramount and do not warn the wife.Which of the following statements accurately represents your liability for malpractice in this example?

A) You have increased your liability to the client.You have no liability issues with the wife; she is not your client.
B) You have decreased your liability to the client.You have no liability issues with the wife; she is not your client.
C) While you have increased your liability to the client, you also may have liability issues with the wife if she is harmed.
D) While you have decreased your liability to the client, you also may have liability issues with the wife if she is harmed.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which of the following is an issue of integrity?&#10;A) Informed consent&#10;B) Use of social media&#10;C) Professional dress norms&#10;D) Diversity awareness and competence

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Discuss the specific instances where the Reasoned Decision-Making Model may not be relevant to the work.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

When bracketing your dilemmas, you change your value system.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

When a surgeon is sued for botching an operation, she likely is charged with ________.&#10;A) maleficence&#10;B) malpractice&#10;C) aggravated negligence&#10;D) veracity

Accepted Answer

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Deck 11: Ethical and Legal Matters Being Informed Making Reasoned Decisions