WorksheetsUnit 3 Nursing Ethics
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are the four basic principles commonly accepted in healthcare ethics?
Justice, Integrity, Compassion, Respect
Autonomy, Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Justice
Autonomy, Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Honesty
Autonomy, Justice, Utilitarianism, Deontology
Which ethical theory focuses on determining right from wrong by focusing on outcomes?
Divine Command Theory
Virtue Ethics
Utilitarianism
Deontology
What is the main limitation of utilitarianism as an ethical framework?
It does not consider individual rights
It does not focus on outcomes
It is too rigid and inflexible
It is not based on moral rules
Who is often associated with the ethical theory of deontology?
Aristotle
Immanuel Kant
Socrates
John Stuart Mill
What does deontology focus on when judging actions?
Moral rules
Outcomes
Intentions
Consequences
According to deontology, what should people follow to determine right from wrong?
Universal moral laws
Personal beliefs
Cultural norms
Social expectations
What is the main strength of deontology as an ethical theory?
It considers individual rights
It is based on moral rules
It focuses on outcomes
It avoids subjectivity and uncertainty
What is the main weakness of deontology as an ethical framework?
It does not consider individual rights
It is too rigid and inflexible
It does not focus on outcomes
It is not based on moral rules
According to Kant, what must all humans be seen as?
Inherently intelligent and capable
Inherently evil and selfish
Inherently weak and vulnerable
Inherently worthy of respect and dignity
What does Kant argue all morality must stem from?
Universal moral laws
Personal beliefs
Cultural norms
Consequences such as pain or pleasure
