Ethics CH 4 & 7

The main normative principles in health care are nonmaleficence, beneficence, autonomy and

• veracity.

• justice.

• confidentiality.

• paternalism.

Causing some degree of harm when that harm will lead to a greater good may be desirable as well as necessary according to the principle of double effect which is part of the principle of

• nomaleficence.

• beneficence.

• autonomy.

• justice.

Which of the following principles gives rise to the concept of permitting individuals to make decisions about their own health?

• Justice

• Veracity

• Autonomy

• Beneficence

The first Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health was published in 2000.

• True

• false

Each of the following is listed under the ADHA Standards of Professional Responsibility EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• Increasing access to care

• An obligation to provide pro bono service

• Liberty

• Promoting public health

Each of the following ethical values focuses on society EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• Justice

• Autonomy

• Caring

• Stewardship

Two reports from the Institute of Medicine in the early 2000s advocated increased professionalism and __________ as a part of improving quality and bridging the gaps in health care.

• remuneration

• social justice

• integrity

• patient education

Which of the following is the founding principle of all health professions and declares that the first obligation of a healthcare provider is to do no harm?

• Integrity

• Justice

• Beneficence

• Nonmaleficence

Dental hygienists are required to maintain their level of knowledge and skill through participation in which of the following?

• Graduation from an accredited institution where dental hygiene is taught

• Appropriate continuing education programs

• Using standardized operating procedures

• Using top quality rather than inferior quality materials

All of the following statements are true; however, which one takes precedence over the rest?

• One ought not to inflict harm.

• One ought to prevent harm.

• One ought to remove harm.

• One ought to do or promote good.