Question 1

Which of the following statements best defines the term "ethics" as it is used in a study of internships?

Accepted Answer

A)   Guidelines or codes that govern the behavior of members of a given profession
B)   That which is intrinsically good, useful, and desirable
C)   Moral principles or rules of conduct of a particular profession
D)   A struggle over the alternative courses of action that can resolve a situation C

Question 2

Interns should first check ethical principles for answers to problematic issues.If they do not provide answers, then interns should turn to ethical codes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

If interns believe there is an infraction of a clear professional code, they tend to do what they think they should, especially if a legal precedent exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

During which step of the Reasoned Decision-Making Model do you identify all courses of action, including the absurd?

Accepted Answer

A)   Brainstorm the strategies
B)   Consider the consequences
C)   Decide diligently
D)   Assess objectively

Question 5

What is the first step in the Reasoned Decision-Making Model?

Accepted Answer

A)   Consult the codes
B)   Consider the laws
C)   Identify the dilemma
D)   Test the values

Question 6

When bracketing your dilemmas, you change your value system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Tort law is an example of ________ law.

Accepted Answer

A)   criminal
B)   common
C)   case
D)   civil

Question 8

A dilemma is a situation in which you face more than one justified course of action-that is, two "right" ways of responding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss the specific instances where the Reasoned Decision-Making Model may not be relevant to the work.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

When a surgeon is sued for botching an operation, she likely is charged with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   maleficence
B)   malpractice
C)   aggravated negligence
D)   veracity

Question 11

When an intern in a helping profession is honest in his dealings with clients, he is guided by the ethical principle of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   beneficence
B)   autonomy
C)   nonmaleficence
D)   veracity

Question 12

Ethical documents exist for all professions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following are found in professional steering documents and defined as fundamental doctrines rooted in commonsense morality?

Accepted Answer

A)   Principles
B)   Codes
C)   Regulations
D)   Guidelines

Question 14

You are working with a client who has a problem with alcoholism.He begins telling you that he is drinking to avoid his wife who makes him so angry he is fantasizing about ways to hurt her.You decide that the confidentiality of your client is paramount and do not warn the wife.Which of the following statements accurately represents your liability for malpractice in this example?

Accepted Answer

A)   You have increased your liability to the client.You have no liability issues with the wife; she is not your client.
B)   You have decreased your liability to the client.You have no liability issues with the wife; she is not your client.
C)   While you have increased your liability to the client, you also may have liability issues with the wife if she is harmed.
D)   While you have decreased your liability to the client, you also may have liability issues with the wife if she is harmed.

Question 15

You are working a full-time job and are offered a promotion.You agree to the position knowing that the person who will supervise you is one of your mother's best friends.This is an example of a ________ dilemma.

Accepted Answer

A)   primary
B)   secondary
C)   tertiary
D)   penultimate

Question 16

Which of the following is an issue of integrity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Informed consent
B)   Use of social media
C)   Professional dress norms
D)   Diversity awareness and competence

Exam 11: Ethical and Legal Matters Being Informed Making Reasoned Decisions

Which of the following statements best defines the term "ethics" as it is used in a study of internships?

Interns should first check ethical principles for answers to problematic issues.If they do not provide answers, then interns should turn to ethical codes.

If interns believe there is an infraction of a clear professional code, they tend to do what they think they should, especially if a legal precedent exists.

During which step of the Reasoned Decision-Making Model do you identify all courses of action, including the absurd?

What is the first step in the Reasoned Decision-Making Model?

When bracketing your dilemmas, you change your value system.

Tort law is an example of ________ law.

A dilemma is a situation in which you face more than one justified course of action-that is, two "right" ways of responding.

Discuss the specific instances where the Reasoned Decision-Making Model may not be relevant to the work.

When a surgeon is sued for botching an operation, she likely is charged with ________.

When an intern in a helping profession is honest in his dealings with clients, he is guided by the ethical principle of ________.

Ethical documents exist for all professions.

Which of the following are found in professional steering documents and defined as fundamental doctrines rooted in commonsense morality?

You are working a full-time job and are offered a promotion.You agree to the position knowing that the person who will supervise you is one of your mother's best friends.This is an example of a ________ dilemma.

Which of the following is an issue of integrity?