Ethical, Dilemma, and Ethical Dilemma Worksheet

What does the word 'ethical' mean?

• Related to money and power

• Related to morals or principles of right and wrong behaviour

• Related to physical health

• Related to scientific research

Fill in the blank: To be ethical means to ________, even when it's hard or when no one is watching.

• do the right thing

• ignore the rules

• follow the crowd

• do what benefits you most

• avoid responsibility

Which of the following is an example of ethical behaviour?

• Lying

• Stealing

• Treating others with respect

• Cheating

Which of the following best describes a dilemma?

• A) A situation with only one possible choice

• B) A situation where you have to choose between two or more difficult options, and none of the choices is clearly the best

• C) A situation where all options are easy

• D) A situation with no consequences

Fill in the blank: A dilemma is a tough choice between two or more options that are either ________ or equally bad.

• equally good

• unrelated

• impossible

• unfair

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of an ethical dilemma?

• A) Conflicting values or principles

• B) No clear right answer

• C) Significant consequences

• D) Easy and obvious solution

What is an ethical dilemma?

• An ethical dilemma is a situation in which a person faces a difficult choice between two or more actions, each of which is morally justifiable but may conflict with each other. No option is clearly right or wrong, and making a decision can lead to compromising some ethical principle or value.

• An ethical dilemma is a situation where a person always knows the right thing to do and there is no conflict between choices.

• An ethical dilemma is a scenario where only legal rules are considered, not moral values.

• An ethical dilemma is a situation where the outcome is always beneficial to everyone involved, with no negative consequences.

According to the worksheet, what is the first step in resolving an ethical dilemma?

• Gather all the facts

• Recognize the dilemma

• Act on your decision

• Reflect on the outcome

Fill in the blank: The ethical principle of ________ is involved when respecting a patient's confidentiality.

• autonomy and trust

• beneficence

• justice

• non-maleficence

Which of the following is NOT listed as a common ethical principle in the worksheet?

• A) Honesty

• B) Fairness

• C) Wealth

• D) Responsibility