Deck 3: Nonmaleficence and Beneficence

Question 1

_____ is the ethical and legal duty to avoid causing harm to other.

A) nonmaleficence
B) autonomy
C) justice
D) beneficence

Answer 1

A

Question 2

HCAs create policies and provide mandatory education to decrease the possibility of unnecessary _____ related to patients and staff.

A) disclosure
B) encounters
C) treatment
D) harm

Answer 2

D

Question 3

HCAs provided beneficence for staff by creating an environment that includes _____.

A) safety
B) civility
C) beneficence
D) all of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A healthcare administrator shows compassion as he talks with a staff member who is returned from bereavement leave. This action demonstrates _____.

A) nonmaleficence
B) practical wisdom
C) beneficence
D) autonomy

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT affected by an increase in incivility in the workplace?

A) productivity
B) turnover
C) licensure
D) compassionate care

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of active beneficence?

A) being present
B) accuracy in patient charting
C) competent care
D) continuing education

Question 7

When HCAs works to create a culture of compassion and respect for employees, they are practicing _____.

A) cost/benefit management
B) respectful stewardship
C) Mill-centered ethics
D) burnout prevention

Question 8

In the Case of Pru, Fenway, and Willow Tree Center, Pru's physician used the principle of _____ in addressing her situation.

A) beneficence
B) autonomy
C) nonmaleficence
D) cost effectiveness

Question 9

______ includes an ethical and legal duty to avoid causing harm.

Question 10

List two ways that health administrators can prevent harm to staff members.

Question 11

The nature health care requires a higher ethical duty to practice ____________. (two words)

Question 12

What is the definition of compassion deficit?

Question 13

The Joint Commission encourages patients to ask questions and be empowered through its ______ program.