Question 1

Who is the most important person in the healthcare organization's code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)   Healthcare professional
B)   Patient
C)   Physician
D)   Hospital administrator B

Question 2

"Justice is blind" ethics theory is considered

Accepted Answer

A)   teleology.
B)   virtue-based ethics.
C)   rights-based ethics.
D)   justice-based ethics. D

Question 3

Ethics committees formed at large healthcare facilities

Accepted Answer

A)   make decisions with the physicians' input only.
B)   make decisions based on logic and the codes and standards of the facility.
C)   make decisions based on emotions.
D)   make decisions with the patient's input only. B

Question 4

When healthcare professionals attempt to improve the situations surrounding the patient, they are practicing which of the following principles?

Accepted Answer

A)   Autonomy
B)   Beneficence
C)   Bioethics
D)   Nonmaleficence

Question 5

In the seven-step decision-making model, what is the first step that should be taken?

Accepted Answer

A)   Determine the exact ethical issue involved.
B)   Determine the rules, laws, principles, or values are involved.
C)   Determine all the facts of the situation.
D)   List all possible courses of action.

Question 6

Ethical theory based on the greatest good for the greatest number is called

Accepted Answer

A)   integrity.
B)   values.
C)   utilitarianism.
D)   tolerance.

Question 7

If there is one heart available for transplant and healthcare professionals must make the decision as to who gets the heart by treating everyone fairly, which ethical principle is involved?

Accepted Answer

A)   Integrity
B)   Beneficence
C)   Nonmaleficence
D)   Justice

Question 8

Which principle describes what is consistent and fair to everybody?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Principles that individuals choose to live by are called

Accepted Answer

A)   integrity.
B)   values.
C)   utilitarianism.
D)   tolerance.

Question 10

What is accreditation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Officially recognizing a person or organization for meeting standards established by an industry
B)   Obtaining enough continuing education credits
C)   Recognizing the achievements of healthcare providers publicly
D)   Recognizing a healthcare provider for their years of service

Question 11

What is the difference between ethics and laws?

Accepted Answer

A)   Illegal acts are most likely unethical.
B)   Unethical acts are illegal.
C)   Ethical acts are legal.
D)   Legal acts are ethical.

Question 12

This type of ethics theory emphasizes the specific person and does not consider the general population.

Accepted Answer

A)   Teleology
B)   Deontology
C)   Rights-based ethics
D)   Justice-based ethics

Question 13

The reason that most people enter the healthcare field is grounded in the principle of

Accepted Answer

A)   nonmaleficence.
B)   integrity.
C)   beneficence.
D)   justice.

Question 14

This ethics theory is based on character traits and qualities of individuals.

Accepted Answer

A)   Teleology
B)   Virtue-based ethics
C)   Rights-based ethics
D)   Justice-based ethics

Question 15

Actions that show respect for human dignity, such as being honest and putting the patient first, reflect which of the following principles?

Accepted Answer

A)   Integrity
B)   Justice
C)   Beneficence
D)   Nonmaleficence

Question 16

An important program each healthcare facility should have is

Accepted Answer

A)   an open policy to speak to any physician.
B)   educational assistance for continuing education.
C)   employee benefits that include healthcare.
D)   quality assurance programs.

Question 17

The principle of "doing no harm" is called

Accepted Answer

A)   integrity.
B)   beneficence.
C)   nonmaleficence.
D)   autonomy.

Question 18

Values are

Accepted Answer

A)   thoughts a person has.
B)   principles one chooses to live by.
C)   knowing right from wrong.
D)   one's integrity.

Question 19

A nurse rushes to help a shooting victim and taking the chance that she may also get shot. This is an example of which of the following ethical theories?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rights
B)   Duty
C)   Utilitarianism
D)   Virtue

Question 20

Unwavering adherence to an individual's values and principles with dedication to high standards is

Accepted Answer

A)   integrity.
B)   values.
C)   utilitarianism.
D)   tolerance.

Exam 2: The Basics of Ethics

Who is the most important person in the healthcare organization's code of ethics?

"Justice is blind" ethics theory is considered

Ethics committees formed at large healthcare facilities

When healthcare professionals attempt to improve the situations surrounding the patient, they are practicing which of the following principles?

In the seven-step decision-making model, what is the first step that should be taken?

Ethical theory based on the greatest good for the greatest number is called

If there is one heart available for transplant and healthcare professionals must make the decision as to who gets the heart by treating everyone fairly, which ethical principle is involved?

Which principle describes what is consistent and fair to everybody?

Principles that individuals choose to live by are called

What is accreditation?

What is the difference between ethics and laws?

This type of ethics theory emphasizes the specific person and does not consider the general population.

The reason that most people enter the healthcare field is grounded in the principle of

This ethics theory is based on character traits and qualities of individuals.

Actions that show respect for human dignity, such as being honest and putting the patient first, reflect which of the following principles?

An important program each healthcare facility should have is

The principle of "doing no harm" is called

Values are

A nurse rushes to help a shooting victim and taking the chance that she may also get shot. This is an example of which of the following ethical theories?

Unwavering adherence to an individual's values and principles with dedication to high standards is