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Chapter 12. Professional Ethics
Questions
Multiple Choice
1. What is the difference between human rights and civil rights?
1. Human rights are freedoms established by law.
2. Human rights address informed consent.
3. Civil rights are fundamental freedoms.
4. Civil rights address social needs.
Answer: _____
2. Hustad and Hustad warn that it is a grave ethical mistake to regard the term rights as a:
1. Privacy term
2. Political term
3. Fidelity term
4. Legal term
Answer: _____
3. Which of these best depicts the concept of justice?
1. Loyalty to a person
2. Do no harm to the patient
3. A person’s right to determine his or her fate
4. Health equity and fair distribution of resources
Answer: _____
4. Which is an example of fidelity?
1. The patient declines the pain medication offered and the nurse respects the patient’s choice.
2. The nurse indicates to the patient he will return in 20 minutes and returns when stated.
3. The nurse does not inform the patient fully about her medical condition and treatments.
4. The patient is informed of his life-threatening condition even though it is distressful.
Answer: _____
5. Which relates to the concept of nonmaleficence?
1. Autonomy
2. Do no harm
3. Self-determination
4. Loyalty to individual
Answer: _____
6. Which is the focus of the system of rule utilitarianism?
1. Past experiences create personal rules to determine “the greatest good.”
2. Decisions are the same in similar situations regardless of the circumstances.
3. The rules must be followed and do not change regardless of individual factors.
4. The unique situation determines what is right and the best way reach the outcome.
Answer: _____
7. A living will or advance directive is an example of which basic right?
1. Autonomy
2. Nonmaleficence
3. Informed consent
4. Confidentiality
Answer: _____
8. To make a decision about a course of treatment, a patient needs which right from the healthcare provider?
1. Justice
2. Privacy
3. Full disclosure
4. Informed consent
Answer: _____
9. Which statement describes the importance of a code of ethics in a professional practice area?
1. The code of ethics provides rules for all situations in practice.
2. The professionals in the area are protected by the code of ethics.
3. The professionals use a code of ethics to guide practice in ethical situations.
4. The code of ethics provides professionals with ways to address privacy issues.
Answer: _____
10. Which is the first step for ethical decision-making according to Curtain?
1. Identify the options available.
2. Obtain background information.
3. Identify the ethical agents involved.
4. Apply ethical principles to the issues.
Answer: _____
11. Which is a persistent obstacle to informed consent related to advance directives?
1. Confusion about DNR orders
2. The presence of terminal illness.
3. Honoring the patient’s wishes.
4. Trust in the assigned proxy.
Answer: _____
12. How does the ANA (American Nurses Association) Code of Ethics for Nurses address euthanasia?
1. Nurses may participate in euthanasia with consent from the State Board of Nursing.
2. Nurses are allowed to relieve pain but cannot act with the intent to end a patient’s life.
3. Only patients with an advance directive can participate in euthanasia in certain states.
4. Only nurses licensed in other countries can participate in euthanasia in the United States.
Answer: _____
Multiple Response
13. To give informed consent to a procedure, it is essential that a patient’s right to which of the following has been honored? Select all that apply.
1. Veracity
2. Full disclosure
3. Autonomy
4. Privacy
5. Beneficence
Answer: _____
14. The Human Genome Project has been a significant scientific achievement that provided new information on which of these? Select all that apply.
1. Gene function
2. Gene structure
3. Gene dysfunction
4. Genealogy
5. Heredity
Answer: _____
15. Which common issues involved with advance directives often lead to disagreements? Select all that apply.
1. Do not resuscitate orders
2. Funeral planning
3. Organ and tissue donation
4. Hydration vs. nutrition
5. Euthanasia timing
Answer: _____
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