Deck 5: Ethics

Question 1

A consequentialist approach to ethics is concerned with:

A) the values that underpin our decisions
B) the consequences of our decisions
C) our duties

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Beneficence is concerned with:

A) doing good
B) avoiding harm
C) respecting people

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Autonomy is concerned with:

A) respecting people's right to be self-determining
B) stopping people making their own decisions
C) making sure that people make the right decisions

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Justice is concerned with:

A) the law
B) equality and fairness
C) treating everyone the same

Question 5

Non-maleficence is concerned with:

A) doing good
B) not intervening
C) not doing harm

Question 6

Ethical decision-making frameworks:

A) give us the answers to ethical dilemmas
B) are all the same
C) provide us with different frameworks to help us identify key issues and arrive at a plan of action with a clear rationale

Question 7

Ethics is said to:

A) Give us clear answers as to what is right
B) Give us clear answers as to what is wrong
C) Encourage us to explore different perspectives
D) Be the same as following the law

Question 8

Nurses should:

A) Ignore their personal values when acting in a professional role
B) Uphold professional values but be aware of personal values
C) Be aware of professional values and always act on personal values
D) Not be concerned with ethics

Question 9

An ethical dilemma is:

A) Where a decision is required but different values seem to conflict, and it is not possible to uphold both
B) Where the required course of action is clear
C) Any situation where a decision must be made
D) All the above

Question 10

A utilitarian approach to ethics:

A) Is concerned with what motivates us to act in particular ways
B) Is concerned with the consequences of our decisions
C) Is concerned with maximising the good/ benefit and minimising the harm that arises from our decisions
D) Involves following the law