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WorksheetsUnit 3: Ehtics/Legal
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which term describes a set of guiding principles that tell professionals how they are expected to act?
Values
Code of ethics
Morals
Autonomy
What is the definition of a dilemma?
Acting to help others
A situation requiring a difficult choice between conflicting options
A set of guiding principles
Avoiding harm
Which term refers to beliefs that express which principles are most important to a person?
Values
Justice
Ethics committee
Professional ethics
What does the term "autonomy" mean in an ethical context?
Acting to help others
Independence and making choices for oneself
Avoiding harm
Fairness
Which of the following best describes "beneficence"?
Avoiding harm
Acting to help others
Fairness
Independence
What is the main function of an ethics committee?
To enforce laws
To discuss unusual or controversial cases and advise on ethical dilemmas
To create personal morals
To set organizational goals
Which term refers to moral principles that guide a person's own life decisions?
Professional ethics
Organizational ethics
Personal ethics
Justice
If a healthcare professional is faced with a situation where helping one patient may harm another, what ethical concept is most relevant?
Justice
Dilemma
Autonomy
Values
A nurse refuses to perform a procedure that goes against her personal beliefs, even though it is allowed by hospital policy. Which type of ethics is she following?
Professional ethics
Organizational ethics
Personal ethics
Code of ethics
A hospital creates a policy to ensure all patients are treated fairly regardless of background. Which ethical principle is this policy based on?
Autonomy
Justice
Beneficence
Non-malfeasance
A doctor chooses a treatment that will help the patient the most, even though it is more difficult to administer. Which ethical principle is the doctor demonstrating?
Non-malfeasance
Beneficence
Autonomy
Values
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates non-malfeasance?
A doctor provides extra care to a patient
A nurse avoids giving a medication that could cause harm
A hospital offers free check-ups
A patient chooses their own treatment
A company bases its hiring decisions on honesty and transparency. Which type of ethics is guiding this organization?
Personal ethics
Professional ethics
Organizational ethics
Code of ethics
A social worker faces a situation where following the rules may not be in the best interest of a client. What should the social worker do first to resolve this ethical dilemma?
Ignore the rules
Consult the ethics committee
Make a decision alone
Ask the client to decide
A professional is unsure whether to follow their personal beliefs or the organization's policy in a controversial case. What is the best initial step to address this ethical dilemma?
Immediately follow personal beliefs
Seek advice from the ethics committee
Ignore the dilemma
Resign from the job
A nurse is asked to perform a procedure that conflicts with her personal morals but is required by professional guidelines. How should she approach this situation?
Refuse without explanation
Discuss her concerns with a supervisor or ethics committee
Ignore her personal morals
Perform the procedure without question
A hospital administrator must decide between allocating resources to a new cancer wing or expanding emergency services. What ethical principles should guide this decision, and why?
Only autonomy, because patients should choose
Justice and beneficence, to ensure fairness and help the most people
Non-malfeasance only, to avoid harm
Personal ethics only
A patient refuses a life-saving treatment due to personal beliefs. How should the healthcare team balance autonomy and beneficence in this case?
Force the treatment
Respect the patient's autonomy while explaining the benefits of treatment
Ignore the patient's wishes
Only consider beneficence
A professional is faced with a situation where following the code of ethics may conflict with their own values. What is a reasonable process for resolving this dilemma?
Always follow personal values
Seek guidance from the ethics committee and reflect on both perspectives
Ignore the code of ethics
Make a decision without consulting anyone
A team is divided on whether to prioritize patient autonomy or organizational policy in a controversial case. What is the most ethical way to resolve this dilemma?
Let the majority decide
Consult the ethics committee and consider all perspectives before making a decision
Follow organizational policy without discussion
Only consider patient autonomy
