Ethical Questions in Healthcare

Which ethical principle involves respecting the rights of others to make their own decisions?

• Beneficence

• Veracity

• Autonomy

• Fidelity

What is the term for when there is a conflict between two or more courses of action in bioethics?

• Ethical dilemma

• Ethical principle

• Ethical theory

• Ethical practice

What document is the basis for psychiatric problem diagnosis?

• DSM-5

• ICD-10

• Patient's history

• Physical examination

What type of admission allows patients to make decisions about their personal healthcare including discharge from the inpatient?

• Involuntary admission

• Voluntary admission

• Conditional release

• Unconditional release

Which of the following is NOT a right mentioned in the document?

• Privacy and dignity

• Least restrictive environment

• Right to be subjected to electroconvulsive treatments without informed consent

• Attorney, clergy, and private care providers

In which situation can a person be medicated against consent without a court hearing?

• Minor illness

• Emergency situation

• Mild discomfort

• Routine check-up

What is required for a person to make informed decisions?

• Basic information regarding risks, benefits, and alternatives to treatment

• A court order

• A family member's consent

• A doctor's approval

What is implied consent?

• Written agreement

• Verbal agreement

• When a client holds out their hand to take medication

• When a client refuses treatment

What can reduce the need for restraints or seclusion?

• Ignoring the patient

• Looking for drug interactions, side effects, temperature elevations, hypoglycemia, hypoxia, and electrolyte imbalances

• Increasing medication dosage

• Isolating the patient

What is the order renewal/duration requirement for adults 18 and older?

• Limited to 2 hours

• Limited to 4 hours

• Limited to 6 hours

• Limited to 8 hours