26 Questions
What does the acronym 'RESPECT' stand for in the context of healthcare ethics?
Recognize, Eliminate, Speak, Practice, Earn, Consider, Treat
What is the concept of 'Ethics' derived from?
Custom
What is the main focus of 'Healthcare Ethics'?
Moral decisionmaking situations in medicine
What is the meaning of the term 'Intrinsic good' in the context of ethics?
Good for its own sake
What is the purpose of 'Moral Philosophy'?
Concerned with what is morally good and morally right and wrong
What do the 4 Rs in the context of philosophy stand for?
Responsiveness reflection, reason and re-evaluation
What is the central thesis of Utilitarianism?
The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the measure of right and wrong
Who introduced the name Utilitarianism?
Jeremy Bentham
According to Utilitarianism, what is defined as 'the good'?
Happiness
What does 'Act Utilitarianism' prioritize?
Higher-order pleasures
Which philosopher refined the idea of Utilitarianism?
John Stuart Mill
What is a virtue in the context of virtue ethics?
A learned disposition to reason and act in a certain way
According to Aristotle, what is a disposition in the context of virtue ethics?
A learned tendency that regularly brings one to reason and act in a certain way
What does virtue ethics imply about moral conduct?
Moral conduct assumes good characteristics in a nurse as a moral agent
What does Aristotle conclude about a virtue in the context of virtue ethics?
It is a learned disposition to reason and act in a certain way
What distinguishes a virtue from just doing a given action on a given occasion?
Being a learned disposition to reason and act in a certain way
In the context of virtue ethics, what kind of person tends to act in a friendly manner on a regular basis?
One who has learned disposition to reason and act in a friendly manner
In the context of nursing, which of the following is an example of a virtue?
Acting with courage and kindness
What is the main focus of Virtue Ethics in nursing?
Developing good characteristics or virtues in nurses
According to Virtue Ethics, what is essential for nurses to participate confidently in moral decision-making?
Understanding ethical discourse language and theories
What does the use of reason during moral decision-making require from nurses as moral agents according to Virtue Ethics?
Bracketing their emotional experiences
What is the primary purpose of Virtue Ethics in nursing?
To develop virtuous characteristics in nurses for moral decision-making
According to Virtue Ethics, what is insufficient if one does not have personal virtues?
Acting solely from a sense of duty
What is the role of nurses as moral agents according to Virtue Ethics?
Advocating on behalf of patients during moral decision making
How are virtues linked to ethical principles according to Virtue Ethics?
They become apparent through one's behavior
What is essential for nurses to demonstrate in order to behave well in a sustained manner according to Virtue Ethics?
Development of good characteristics or virtues
Test your knowledge of healthcare ethics theories and principles with this quiz. Explore the fundamental concepts of respecting human worth, empathy, dignity, and the philosophical aspects of healthcare ethics.
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