12 Questions
What is the foundation of ethical practice in healthcare that emphasizes the right of individuals to make their own decisions?
Respect for autonomy
Which term refers to the principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior?
Morals
What do beliefs represent in the context of ethics?
Religious values
Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of the ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses?
Justice
What concept in ethics emphasizes the obligation to do good and act in the best interest of the patient?
Non-maleficence
Which term in ethics refers to the set of principles that guide decision-making and behavior in a particular profession?
Professional values
What is the main ethical dilemma that Nurse Pamela faces in the given scenario?
Balancing the duty to prepare Ms. Malaza for surgery and answering her questions
Which ethical theory focuses on the consequences of actions to determine their morality?
Utilitarianism
In the scenario of someone seeking refuge from a murderer at your home, what ethical theory might justify hiding the person?
Virtue-based theory
If faced with a scenario of a bomb threat in a stadium, which ethical theory might consider torture of the suspect?
Utilitarianism
Who are proponents of Deontologist/Formalist ethical theory?
Kant and Rawls
Which ethical theory emphasizes the importance of personal character and virtues in decision-making?
Virtue-based theory
This quiz covers common terminology related to ethics, evolution of ethical codes, standards of ethical behavior, foundations of ethical practice, theories of ethics, ethical decision-making, methods for decision-making, and moral growth and development.
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