Question 1

Rights in moral philosophy and legal theory are thought of as ____________________ claims.

Accepted Answer

Rights are considered justified claims because they are supported by moral or legal reasoning that provides a basis for their recognition and enforcement.

Question 2

The principle that is most closely associated with the practice of informed consent is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Informed consent is primarily about respecting and upholding a patient's autonomy, allowing them to make informed decisions about their own healthcare.

Question 3

Paternalism, as practiced by clinicians, seems to be most in opposition to the basic principle of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Paternalism in healthcare involves making decisions for patients without their input, which directly opposes the principle of autonomy, where patients have the right to make their own informed decisions about their care.

Question 4

The principle that is most closely associated with concepts of fairness is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Justice is the principle most closely associated with fairness, as it involves the fair distribution of benefits and burdens among individuals or groups in society.

Question 5

____________________ is the principle that deals with the need to tell the truth.

Accepted Answer

Veracity is the principle that deals with the need to tell the truth.

Question 6

The legal principle of a right to privacy is matched to the ethical principle of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The legal principle of a right to privacy is closely related to the ethical principle of confidentiality, which involves keeping personal information private and secure.

Question 7

Distribution of scarce resources requires evaluating the process using the principle of distributive ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The principle of distributive justice is the ethical principle that resources should be distributed fairly and equitably among all members of society.

Question 8

The use of placebos is most problematic when you are considering the principle of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The principle of veracity involves truth-telling and honesty. Using placebos can be problematic because it may involve deceiving patients, thus conflicting with the principle of veracity.

Question 9

Without adequate information regarding their condition and the treatment options, patients cannot exercise the important principle of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Autonomy refers to the patient's right to make informed decisions about their own healthcare. Without adequate information, they cannot exercise this right.

Question 10

Clients have a right to believe that health care professionals are struggling incessantly on their behalf. This is an application of the ____________________ principle.

Accepted Answer

The principle of beneficence refers to the obligation of health care professionals to act in the best interest of the patient, promoting their well-being and striving to provide the best possible care.

Question 11

The famous admonition "If you can't do the patient good, at least avoid harm," speaks of the two important principles, of beneficence and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The principle of nonmaleficence refers to the obligation to not inflict harm intentionally, which complements the principle of beneficence, the duty to do good.

Question 12

"Nurses should practice nursing and allied health specialists should only practice within their specialty areas" is an application of the basic principle of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Role fidelity refers to the ethical principle that professionals should practice within the boundaries of their professional roles and responsibilities.

Question 13

Perhaps the most famous moralized contractarian theory of rights that includes the concept of an original position comes from the work of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

John Rawls is known for his theory of justice, which includes the concept of the "original position" as a central element.

Question 14

Match each principle to the definition listed below.
-A claim that justifies and creates correlative obligations

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Match each principle to the definition listed below.
-A power, privilege, or immunity guaranteed under a constitution, statutes, or decisional law

Accepted Answer

A legal right is a power, privilege, or immunity that is guaranteed under a constitution, statutes, or decisional law.

Question 16

Match each principle to the definition listed below.
-When one person has a right, others have obligations to either refrain from hindrance or provide the required goods and services associated with the right

Accepted Answer

Correlative obligation refers to the concept that when one person has a right, others have corresponding obligations to either not interfere with that right or to provide what is necessary to fulfill it.

Question 17

Match each principle to the definition listed below.
-A doctrine used to determine whether an action is morally defensible when it has more than one consequence, usually both favorable and ill

Accepted Answer

The principle of double effect is used to evaluate the morality of an action that causes both a good and a bad effect, determining if the action is justifiable.

Question 18

Match each principle to the definition listed below.
-The belief that one should, on the basis of doing good for the patient, limit the patient's personal autonomy

Accepted Answer

Paternalism is the principle where someone limits another's autonomy for their own good, often seen in healthcare when a provider makes decisions for a patient to benefit their health.

Question 19

Match each principle to the definition listed below.
-A claim that does not create obligation

Accepted Answer

An imperfect obligation is a moral duty that does not correspond to a specific right or enforceable claim, meaning it does not create a direct obligation.

Question 20

Match each principle to the definition listed below.
-The concept that requires fairness in the processes that resolve disputes and allocate resources

Accepted Answer

Procedural justice refers to the fairness in the processes that resolve disputes and allocate resources.

Quiz 4: Basic Principles of Health Care and the Nature of Rights in Ethical Discourse

Rights in moral philosophy and legal theory are thought of as ____________________ claims.

The principle that is most closely associated with the practice of informed consent is ____________________.

Paternalism, as practiced by clinicians, seems to be most in opposition to the basic principle of ____________________.

The principle that is most closely associated with concepts of fairness is ____________________.

____________________ is the principle that deals with the need to tell the truth.

The legal principle of a right to privacy is matched to the ethical principle of ____________________.

Distribution of scarce resources requires evaluating the process using the principle of distributive ____________________.

The use of placebos is most problematic when you are considering the principle of ____________________.

Without adequate information regarding their condition and the treatment options, patients cannot exercise the important principle of ____________________.

Clients have a right to believe that health care professionals are struggling incessantly on their behalf. This is an application of the ____________________ principle.

The famous admonition "If you can't do the patient good, at least avoid harm," speaks of the two important principles, of beneficence and ____________________.

"Nurses should practice nursing and allied health specialists should only practice within their specialty areas" is an application of the basic principle of ____________________.

Perhaps the most famous moralized contractarian theory of rights that includes the concept of an original position comes from the work of ____________________.

Match each principle to the definition listed below. -A claim that justifies and creates correlative obligations

Match each principle to the definition listed below. -A power, privilege, or immunity guaranteed under a constitution, statutes, or decisional law

Match each principle to the definition listed below. -When one person has a right, others have obligations to either refrain from hindrance or provide the required goods and services associated with the right

Match each principle to the definition listed below. -A doctrine used to determine whether an action is morally defensible when it has more than one consequence, usually both favorable and ill

Match each principle to the definition listed below. -The belief that one should, on the basis of doing good for the patient, limit the patient's personal autonomy

Match each principle to the definition listed below. -A claim that does not create obligation

Match each principle to the definition listed below. -The concept that requires fairness in the processes that resolve disputes and allocate resources