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WorksheetsEthics in Healthcare
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which theory is solely based on the consequences of the act?
Utilitarianism
Deontology
Bioethics
Who is associated with utilitarianism?
Bentham and Mill
Kant
Beauchamp and Childress
Which ethical theory is duty/rule based?
Utilitarianism
Deontology
Bioethics
Who is associated with deontology?
Bentham and Mill
Kant
Beauchamp and Childress
Who developed the 'principle' approach in bioethics?
Bentham and Mill
Kant
Beauchamp and Childress
Which principle is based on the right of the individual to make their own decisions on their treatment?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-Maleficence
Justice
If there is a conflict between the principles autonomy and beneficence, which principle takes precedence?
Beneficence
Autonomy
What does beneficence require professionals to do?
To allocate resources fairly
To work in the best interests of patients
Respect a patient's wishes
To avoid harming patients
What principle is ‘do no harm'?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-Maleficence
Justice
Which theory is a form of consequentialism?
Utilitarianism
Deontology
Bioethics
The NMC Code is a set of categorical imperatives which aligns it with which theory?
Utilitarianism
Deontology
Bioethics
Which ethical theory would support a decision to lie, if it increases happiness and reduces harm?
Bioethics
Deontology
Utilitarianism
Which ethical theory would state it is immoral and unethical to lie, even if it leads to dire consequences?
Bioethics
Deontology
Utilitarianism
Which clause of the NMC Code states nurses must
'respect, support and document a person’s right to accept or refuse care and treatment'?
1.4
2.5
3.1
4.2
