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Which ethical principle emphasizes the duty to do good?
Which ethical principle emphasizes the duty to do good?
- Fidelity
- Beneficence (correct)
- Nonmaleficence
- Autonomy
What ethical principle is violated when a physician ignores a patient's vehement refusal to take medication?
What ethical principle is violated when a physician ignores a patient's vehement refusal to take medication?
- Justice
- Fidelity
- Autonomy (correct)
- Veracity
Which ethical principle is related to the duty of preventing harm?
Which ethical principle is related to the duty of preventing harm?
- Nonmaleficence (correct)
- Confidentiality
- Fidelity
- Veracity
Which ethical principle is associated with honesty without deception?
Which ethical principle is associated with honesty without deception?
What ethical principle emphasizes equality for everyone in healthcare decisions?
What ethical principle emphasizes equality for everyone in healthcare decisions?
The right to self-determination and freedom from control of others is embodied in which ethical principle?
The right to self-determination and freedom from control of others is embodied in which ethical principle?
What ethical principle is demonstrated by the pharmacist's action of providing assistance to the patient in obtaining food from local food pantries?
What ethical principle is demonstrated by the pharmacist's action of providing assistance to the patient in obtaining food from local food pantries?
Which ethical principle involves acting so that no harm is done to a patient?
Which ethical principle involves acting so that no harm is done to a patient?
By referring the patient to a specialized service provider, the doctor has followed which ethical principle?
By referring the patient to a specialized service provider, the doctor has followed which ethical principle?
Which ethical principle has been violated when the hospital manager shares confidential information with her spouse?
Which ethical principle has been violated when the hospital manager shares confidential information with her spouse?
By providing asthma education in an impoverished area, the doctor is exercising which ethical principle?
By providing asthma education in an impoverished area, the doctor is exercising which ethical principle?
By prescribing Niacin for placebo benefits without informing the patient, which ethical principle has been violated by the doctor?
By prescribing Niacin for placebo benefits without informing the patient, which ethical principle has been violated by the doctor?
What ethical principle is violated when a doctor shares a patient's difficulties with someone not involved in the patient's care without consent?
What ethical principle is violated when a doctor shares a patient's difficulties with someone not involved in the patient's care without consent?
In the case of Mark, prescribing Niacin for placebo benefits without informed consent illustrates a violation of which ethical principle?
In the case of Mark, prescribing Niacin for placebo benefits without informed consent illustrates a violation of which ethical principle?
In the case of the 12-year-old child, what ethical principle might be considered regarding the decision to involve the child in research trials?
In the case of the 12-year-old child, what ethical principle might be considered regarding the decision to involve the child in research trials?
What type of wound is characterized by a bruised skin and the production of hematoma?
What type of wound is characterized by a bruised skin and the production of hematoma?
Which type of wound may lead to minimal external bleeding but can be dangerous due to potential damage to internal organs?
Which type of wound may lead to minimal external bleeding but can be dangerous due to potential damage to internal organs?
What type of wound involves tissue torn or separated from the body, resulting in heavy bleeding?
What type of wound involves tissue torn or separated from the body, resulting in heavy bleeding?
Which type of wound is characterized by skin being scraped off and limited bleeding?
Which type of wound is characterized by skin being scraped off and limited bleeding?
What type of wound involves a body part being cut off or separated from the body, resulting in extensive bleeding?
What type of wound involves a body part being cut off or separated from the body, resulting in extensive bleeding?
In the case of a deep cut with sharp object such as a knife, scissors, or razor blade, which type of wound can have heavy bleeding and damage to muscles and nerves?
In the case of a deep cut with sharp object such as a knife, scissors, or razor blade, which type of wound can have heavy bleeding and damage to muscles and nerves?
What is the first priority in the management of wounds?
What is the first priority in the management of wounds?
Which type of blood vessel has low pressure and blood that oozes and is dark brown in color?
Which type of blood vessel has low pressure and blood that oozes and is dark brown in color?
What are the signs of internal bleeding?
What are the signs of internal bleeding?
What is the principle to assist the natural arrest of hemorrhage?
What is the principle to assist the natural arrest of hemorrhage?
What is used as a last resort for severe bleeding?
What is used as a last resort for severe bleeding?
What should be done with a body part that requires cool, moist dressing during transportation?
What should be done with a body part that requires cool, moist dressing during transportation?
What should be done if there is abdominal wound with protruding organs like intestines?
What should be done if there is abdominal wound with protruding organs like intestines?
What should be done to control external hemorrhage?
What should be done to control external hemorrhage?
What is the effect of rapid loss of blood from arteries and veins?
What is the effect of rapid loss of blood from arteries and veins?
What should be done after removing any foreign bodies from a wound?
What should be done after removing any foreign bodies from a wound?
Study Notes
Ethical Principles
- Beneficence emphasizes the duty to do good
- Respect for autonomy is violated when a physician ignores a patient's vehement refusal to take medication
- Nonmaleficence is related to the duty of preventing harm
- Veracity is associated with honesty without deception
- Justice emphasizes equality for everyone in healthcare decisions
- Respect for autonomy embodies the right to self-determination and freedom from control of others
- Beneficence is demonstrated by a pharmacist's action of providing assistance to a patient in obtaining food from local food pantries
- Nonmaleficence involves acting so that no harm is done to a patient
- Beneficence is demonstrated by referring a patient to a specialized service provider
- Confidentiality is violated when a hospital manager shares confidential information with her spouse
- Beneficence is exercised by providing asthma education in an impoverished area
- Veracity is violated when a doctor prescribes Niacin for placebo benefits without informing the patient
- Confidentiality is violated when a doctor shares a patient's difficulties with someone not involved in the patient's care without consent
- Respect for autonomy is violated when a doctor prescribes Niacin for placebo benefits without informed consent
- Respect for autonomy might be considered regarding the decision to involve a 12-year-old child in research trials
Wounds
- Contusion is characterized by bruised skin and the production of hematoma
- Internal injury may lead to minimal external bleeding but can be dangerous due to potential damage to internal organs
- Avulsion involves tissue torn or separated from the body, resulting in heavy bleeding
- Abrasion is characterized by skin being scraped off and limited bleeding
- Amputation involves a body part being cut off or separated from the body, resulting in extensive bleeding
- Laceration involves a deep cut with sharp object such as a knife, scissors, or razor blade, and can have heavy bleeding and damage to muscles and nerves
Wound Management
- The first priority in the management of wounds is to stop bleeding
- Venous bleeding is characterized by low pressure and blood that oozes and is dark brown in color
- Signs of internal bleeding include abdominal pain, vomiting, and rapid heart rate
- The principle to assist the natural arrest of hemorrhage is to apply pressure
- Tourniquets are used as a last resort for severe bleeding
- A body part that requires cool, moist dressing during transportation should be wrapped in a sterile dressing
- If there is an abdominal wound with protruding organs like intestines, the organs should be covered with a sterile dressing and the patient should be taken to the hospital immediately
- To control external hemorrhage, apply direct pressure to the wound and elevate the affected limb
- Rapid loss of blood from arteries and veins can lead to shock and even death
- After removing any foreign bodies from a wound, clean the wound with soap and water, and apply an antibiotic ointment and a dressing.
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Test your knowledge of ethical principles in medicine with this quiz on bioethics. Explore the duty to do good, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice as they apply to healthcare professionals' ethical decisions.
