Question 1

What type of ethical dilemma is addressed with an advance directive?

Accepted Answer

A)   Beginning-of-life care
B)   End-of-life care
C)   Informed consent
D)   Substitute decision-making

Question 2

The surgeon has stated to the patient that there is no time to wait and attempts to coerce the patient into giving consent to a nonemergent procedure. What principle has the surgeon disregarded?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Autonomy can be defined as _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the patient's right to make own decisions.
B)   providing care is in the best interest of the patient.
C)   ensuring fairness in all medical decisions.
D)   the just and ethical distribution of resources.

Question 4

Which of the following individuals is most likely to become an ethical challenge for health care professionals?

Accepted Answer

A)   The mentally challenged patient who appears to understand a complex treatment regimen
B)   The parents of a minor child making health care decisions based on their perspective
C)   The healthcare professional incorporating continuing education on current ethical issues
D)   The adult patient who requests to participate in a research study on their rare disorder

Question 5

________ is best defined as providing care in the best interests of the patient.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which of the following is a code of ethics developed specifically for nurses?

Accepted Answer

A)   ANA
B)   AMA
C)   ACHE
D)   OSHA

Question 7

Which of the following is a code of ethics developed specifically for heathcare executives?

Accepted Answer

A)   AMA
B)   ANA
C)   ACHE
D)   OSHA C

Question 8

The perspective of _______________ justice focuses on individual liberty while _____________ justice focuses on the greater good for the greater number.

Accepted Answer

A)   egalitarian; libertarian
B)   libertarian; utilitarian
C)   utilitarian; libertarian
D)   utilitarian; egalitarian B

Question 9

Which component of the PPACA included a controversial mandate that was partially reversed due to a perceived infringement of an employer's RFRA? .

Accepted Answer

A)   Beginning-of-life care
B)   End-of-life care
C)   Prescription medications
D)   Mental health care

Question 10

The _______________ justice perspective focuses on equal access to the benefits and burdens arising from the pursuit of health, while the ______________justice perspective favors the equal distribution of both benefits and burdens associated with the pursuit of health.

Accepted Answer

A)   libertarian; egalitarian
B)   egalitarian; libertarian
C)   utilitarian; egalitarian
D)   utilitarian; libertarian

Exam 13: Medical Ethics and Healthcare Professionals

What type of ethical dilemma is addressed with an advance directive?

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The surgeon has stated to the patient that there is no time to wait and attempts to coerce the patient into giving consent to a nonemergent procedure. What principle has the surgeon disregarded?

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Autonomy can be defined as _____________.

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Which of the following individuals is most likely to become an ethical challenge for health care professionals?

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________ is best defined as providing care in the best interests of the patient.

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Which of the following is a code of ethics developed specifically for nurses?

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Which of the following is a code of ethics developed specifically for heathcare executives?

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The perspective of ___ justice focuses on individual liberty while _ justice focuses on the greater good for the greater number.

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The _ justice perspective focuses on equal access to the benefits and burdens arising from the pursuit of health, while the justice perspective favors the equal distribution of both benefits and burdens associated with the pursuit of health.

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Exam 13: Medical Ethics and Healthcare Professionals

What type of ethical dilemma is addressed with an advance directive?

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The surgeon has stated to the patient that there is no time to wait and attempts to coerce the patient into giving consent to a nonemergent procedure. What principle has the surgeon disregarded?

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Autonomy can be defined as _____________.

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Which of the following individuals is most likely to become an ethical challenge for health care professionals?

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________ is best defined as providing care in the best interests of the patient.

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Which of the following is a code of ethics developed specifically for nurses?

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Which of the following is a code of ethics developed specifically for heathcare executives?

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The perspective of _______________ justice focuses on individual liberty while _____________ justice focuses on the greater good for the greater number.

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Which component of the PPACA included a controversial mandate that was partially reversed due to a perceived infringement of an employer's RFRA? .

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The _______________ justice perspective focuses on equal access to the benefits and burdens arising from the pursuit of health, while the ______________justice perspective favors the equal distribution of both benefits and burdens associated with the pursuit of health.

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