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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Utilitarianism</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are proponents of Deontologist/Formalist ethical theory?

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

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