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What is the main difference between morals and ethics?
What is the main difference between morals and ethics?
- Morals focus on equitable distribution, while ethics focus on autonomy.
- Morals involve group values, while ethics consist of standards of conduct.
- Morals are about promoting benefit, while ethics are about avoiding harm.
- Morals are individual beliefs, while ethics involve reasoned inquiry. (correct)
Which ethical principle emphasizes the inherent dignity of persons?
Which ethical principle emphasizes the inherent dignity of persons?
- Non-maleficence
- Beneficence
- Justice
- Respect for persons/autonomy (correct)
When do ethical problems or moral dilemmas occur?
When do ethical problems or moral dilemmas occur?
- When there is unanimous agreement on ethical actions.
- During routine nursing tasks.
- Only when there is no conflict in ethical decisions.
- When there is a conflict surrounding an ethical decision. (correct)
What does the ethical principle of beneficence entail?
What does the ethical principle of beneficence entail?
Which ethical principle deals with avoiding harm?
Which ethical principle deals with avoiding harm?
What is the core definition of justice in professional nursing ethics?
What is the core definition of justice in professional nursing ethics?