Deck 3: Clinical Ethics for Emergency Healthcare

Question 1

The ethical principle in triaging patients in ED, where the sickest patients need to be seen first, is a form of:

A) Autonomy
B) Universalism
C) Individualism
D) Utilitarianism

Answer 1

Utilitarianism

Question 2

An ethical principle where a health professional considers people's decisions and values.

A) Respect for autonomy
B) Beneficence
C) Non-maleficence
D) Justice

Answer 2

Respect for autonomy

Question 3

Which of the following is a case of implied consent?

A) Consenting for catheterisation
B) Rolling up sleeves to expose for injection site
C) Allowing blood samples to be taken
D) Allowing swabs to be taken for an MRSA test

Answer 3

Rolling up sleeves to expose for injection site

Question 4

Prima facie duties are described as:

A) Applying only to a specific situation
B) Being considered universal in all situations
C) Not applicable to any situation
D) All are correct.

Question 5

The ethical principle representing equal treatment to patients and treating like cases alike is:

A) Beneficence
B) Justice
C) Non-maleficence
D) Autonomy

Question 6

The ethical principle concerned with minimising harm and promoting good is called:

A) Beneficence
B) Autonomy
C) Justice
D) Respect

Question 7

Australian College of Ambulance Professionals ascribes to the following principles, except:

A) Respect
B) Integrity
C) Competence
D) Fidelity

Question 8

In New Zealand, what is the legal age of an individual when he or she can fully decide about his/her own health?

A) 18 years old
B) 21 years old
C) 16 years old
D) 22 years old

Question 9

When you insist on giving a blood transfusion to a patient that conflicts with his religious beliefs, you are violating his/her right for:

A) Justice
B) Beneficence
C) Non-maleficence
D) Autonomy

Question 10

Considering a patient's stories when suspecting domestic violence, what type of approach can be taken?

A) Justice
B) Beneficence
C) Narrative approach
D) Positive inquiry approach