VHPR201: Fundamentals of Ethics
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What is the foundation of ethical practice in healthcare that emphasizes the right of individuals to make their own decisions?

  • Justice
  • Non-maleficence
  • Respect for autonomy (correct)
  • Beneficence

Which term refers to the principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior?

  • Values
  • Attitudes
  • Morals (correct)
  • Norms

What do beliefs represent in the context of ethics?

  • Professional values
  • Cultural values
  • Personal values
  • Religious values (correct)

Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of the ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses?

<p>Justice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept in ethics emphasizes the obligation to do good and act in the best interest of the patient?

<p>Non-maleficence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term in ethics refers to the set of principles that guide decision-making and behavior in a particular profession?

<p>Professional values (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main ethical dilemma that Nurse Pamela faces in the given scenario?

<p>Balancing the duty to prepare Ms. Malaza for surgery and answering her questions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical theory focuses on the consequences of actions to determine their morality?

<p>Utilitarianism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario of someone seeking refuge from a murderer at your home, what ethical theory might justify hiding the person?

<p>Virtue-based theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If faced with a scenario of a bomb threat in a stadium, which ethical theory might consider torture of the suspect?

<p>Utilitarianism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are proponents of Deontologist/Formalist ethical theory?

<p>Kant and Rawls (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of personal character and virtues in decision-making?

<p>Virtue-based theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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