Question 1

What is the definition of the ethical principle of nonmaleficence?&#10;A)It encompasses the duty to promote good.&#10;B)It is related to preserving a person's right to self-determination.&#10;C)It encompasses the duty to refrain from harming another person.&#10;D)It is related to establishing a trusting relationship between health professional and client.

Accepted Answer

The ethical principle of nonmaleficence involves the duty to avoid causing harm to others. This principle is often closely aligned with the principle of beneficence, which involves actively promoting the well-being of others. However, nonmaleficence specifically focuses on the obligation to avoid causing harm, rather than on taking positive steps to do good.

Question 2

Why does organ transplantation raise ethical concerns?&#10;A)Donor organs are a limited resource.&#10;B)It is a recognized medical intervention.&#10;C)It is only considered when all other options have been exhausted.&#10;D)There are more donor organs available than recipients.

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Organ transplantation raises ethical concerns because donor organs are a limited resource, and the allocation of organs may raise difficult ethical questions such as who should receive the available organs and why. There are not enough donor organs to meet the demand, which leads to debates and difficult decisions about who should be prioritized for organ transplantation.

Question 3

Which ethical principle recognizes the right of an individual to make independent decisions without coercion?&#10;A)Beneficence&#10;B)Autonomy&#10;C)Fidelity&#10;D)Justice

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Autonomy is the ethical principle that recognizes the right of an individual to make independent decisions without coercion. This principle requires healthcare providers to respect their patients' right to make decisions about their own treatment, even if those decisions go against the provider's recommendation. Beneficence is the ethical principle that requires healthcare providers to act in the best interest of the patient, while fidelity requires providers to be faithful and keep their promises to patients. Justice requires treating all patients equitably and fairly. However, neither of these principles directly addresses the right of an individual to make independent decisions.

Question 4

What is considered the most rigid ethical theory?&#10;A)Deontological theory&#10;B)Divine command ethics&#10;C)Virtue ethics&#10;D)Teleological theory

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Question 5

What are the two categories of medical assistance in dying (MAID)?&#10;A)Clinical-assisted and self-administered&#10;B)Voluntary euthanasia and clinical-assisted&#10;C)Assisted suicide and self-administered&#10;D)Voluntary and passive assisted suicide

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Clinical-assisted and self-administered are the two categories of medical assistance in dying (MAID).

Question 6

Which of the following levels of care provides comfort and supportive measures only for a resident at the end-of-life in a long-term care home?&#10;A)Level 1&#10;B)Level 2&#10;C)Level 3&#10;D)Level 4

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Question 7

In which of the following ethical theories is a moral and honest action taken, regardless of the outcome?&#10;A)Divine command ethics&#10;B)Deontological theory&#10;C)Teleological theory&#10;D)Virtue ethics

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Deontological theory, also known as duty-based ethics, emphasizes the importance of following ethical principles and rules regardless of the outcomes. In other words, the morality of an action depends on the action's adherence to a rule or duty. This is in contrast to teleological theory, which focuses on the consequences of an action in determining its morality. Virtue ethics emphasizes developing good character traits, while divine command ethics bases morality on the commands of a divine being.

Question 8

Ethics is the study of:&#10;A)standards of right and wrong in human behavior.&#10;B)moral obligations of health professionals.&#10;C)philosophy.&#10;D)laws related to health care.

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Ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with moral principles and values, including the standards of right and wrong in human behavior. It encompasses the study of moral values, principles, and standards that govern behavior, as well as the application of these principles and values to particular situations. It is not limited to the health profession or laws related to healthcare, although it certainly applies to those areas as well.

Question 9

Which type of justice relates to acting in a fair and impartial manner?&#10;A)Distributive&#10;B)Compensatory&#10;C)Procedural&#10;D)Paternalistic

Accepted Answer

Procedural justice refers to acting in a fair and impartial manner by following appropriate procedures and rules. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Distributive justice relates to the fair distribution of resources and benefits, compensatory justice involves providing compensation for harm or losses, and paternalistic justice involves making decisions for someone else in their best interest.

Question 10

Which of the following describes the concept of morality?&#10;A)A person's obligations in response to another's claims on him or her&#10;B)The freedom to make one's own decisions&#10;C)The beliefs that guide a person's decisions&#10;D)A code of conduct put forward by a group to guide behaviour

Accepted Answer

Morality refers to a code of conduct that is put forward by a group to guide behavior. It involves a set of values, principles, and standards that dictate what is right and wrong in terms of behavior and decision-making. This code of conduct is usually based on a shared belief system and is intended to promote the common good of society.

Question 11

Which of the following ethical theories looks at the ethical character of the person making a decision, rather than at their reasoning?&#10;A)Divine command ethics&#10;B)Teleological theory&#10;C)Virtue ethics&#10;D)Deontological theory

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Question 12

Which of the following situations represents a violation of a professional boundary?&#10;A)A physician going on vacation with one of her patients&#10;B)A nursing unit receiving a gift after the patient has left&#10;C)A physiotherapist becoming running partners with a former client&#10;D)A physician referring care of his sister-in-law to a colleague

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Question 13

Why is beneficence an important ethical theory in health care?&#10;A)It forms the basis for charters of human rights.&#10;B)It allows decisions to be guided by rules set out by a higher power.&#10;C)It encompasses the act of doing good.&#10;D)It prevents a client from having self-determination.

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Question 14

What is compassionate interference?&#10;A)Consulting with family members about treatment&#10;B)Administering analgesia even if the client has not asked for it&#10;C)Withdrawal of life-prolonging treatment&#10;D)Imposing treatment deemed to be in the client's best interest against his or her will

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Question 15

Which of the following is an ethical issue brought about by genetic testing?&#10;A)It allows an individual to make informed decisions about his or her health.&#10;B)An individual may be discriminated against based on the result.&#10;C)It allows potential parents to make informed decisions about having children.&#10;D)It allows for scheduling of a suitable hospital for birth if a child is likely to need support.

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Question 16

Are health care practitioners obliged to actively participate in medical assistance in dying (MAID)?&#10;A)Yes, based on legal requirements.&#10;B)No, based on divine command ethics.&#10;C)Yes, based on duty to care.&#10;D)No, based on conscientious objection.

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Question 17

Name the form of palliative care that is provided in a facility especially designed for patients in the latter stages of a terminal illness?&#10;A)Hospice&#10;B)Hostel&#10;C)Lodge&#10;D)Sanatorium

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Question 18

Which of the following end-of-life issues raises an ethical dilemma?&#10;A)Maintaining quality of life&#10;B)Adopting a palliative model of care&#10;C)Following an advance directive&#10;D)Withdrawal of nutritional support

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Question 19

Are health care providers obliged to perform abortions?&#10;A)Yes, based on duty to care.&#10;B)No, based on divine command ethics.&#10;C)Yes, based on legal requirements.&#10;D)No, based on conscientious objection.

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Question 20

Which ethical principle requires health care providers to adhere to their professional codes of ethics and practice their skills competently?&#10;A)Beneficence&#10;B)Justice&#10;C)Fidelity&#10;D)Autonomy

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Deck 9: Ethics and Health Care