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Components of Ethics for Healthcare Professionals: Summary
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
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The study of ethics is a branch of: a. Political science
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An ethical guideline that reads, “The professional shall act with compassion and respect with every person” is an example of what kind of statement? a. Directive
b. Philosophy c. Psychology d. Sociology
b. Nondirective c. Aspirational d. Educational
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Teleological theory is concerned primarily with: a. Duty b. Obligations c. Consequences d. Rights Which kind of ethics is concerned with determining what is morally right or wrong? a. Metaethics
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An ethical guideline that reads, “The professional should attend continuing education on an annual basis” is an example of what kind of statement? a. Directive
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b. Nondirective c. Aspirational d. Educational
b. Normative ethics c. Utilitarian ethics d. Deontology theory
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Which of the following ethical principles requires the healthcare professional to act with genuine concern for the well-being and safety of their patients by providing competent and compassionate care? a. Beneficence b. Nonmaleficence c. Autonomy d. Justice Which of the following ethical principles aligns with the Hippocratic oath? a. Beneficence b. Nonmaleficence c. Autonomy d. Justice Malpractice suits are most often based on acts of:
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Which kind of ethics is concerned with the concepts of duties and rights? a. Metaethics
b. Normative ethics c. Utilitarian ethics d. Deontology theory
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Unlike codes of ethics, the law: a. May be aspirational b. Guides problem resolution c. Is defined by government d. Lists professional standards
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When understanding norms that shape ethical behavior, which example is transmitted from older generations by “knowing best”? a. Authority figures b. Religions c. Cultural customs d. Transitional wisdom There are three main types of codes of ethics: aspirational, educational, and: a. Regulatory b. Federal
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a. Fidelity b. Veracity c. Negligence d. Justice
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Being mindful of vulnerable populations is important for healthcare professionals due to what ethical principle? a. Beneficence b. Nonmaleficence c. Autonomy d. Justice
c. Local d. Moral
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