7 Ethics Flashcards
1
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Which standard is defined by honorable behavior that has been designed by a group and with which conformity is expected? A. Ethics C. Obligation B. Duty to act D. Systematic appraisal
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A
2
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What is known as a duty to confer benefits or do good deeds? A. Nonmaleficence C. Beneficence B. Integrity D. Autonomy
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C
3
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Which defines the Hippocratic Oath? A. Negligent activities C. The rights of the patient B. Scope of practice D. Ethical treatment of animals
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C
4
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Which is true of ethics and the legal system?
A.
Ethics is synonymous with the law.
B.
Any legal decision you make is also ethical.
C.
Ethics should take precedence when the law and ethics conflict.
D.
Ethical and legal issues are often entwined.
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D
5
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Moral accountability refers to what? A. Personal ethics C. Legal ethics B. Professional ethics D. Community ethics
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A
6
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When considering the best decision to make in an ethical decision making scenario, you ask yourself, “Am I able to provide good reasons to justify and defend my actions to others?” Which ethical test is the paramedic applying? A. Impartiality C. Interpersonal justifiability B. Universalizability D. Moral code
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C
7
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What is the impartiality test in ethical decision making designed to correct? A. Unjustifiable actions C. Lack of knowledge B. Faulty reasoning D. Personal bias
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D
8
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Which document provides guidance for a paramedic whose personal beliefs and commitments differ markedly from a patient’s? A. EMS Agenda for the Future B. EMT Code of Ethics C. Code of Tolerance D. Paramedic National Standard Curriculum
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B
9
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When considering the best decision to make in an ethical decision making scenario, you ask yourself, “Would I accept this action if I were in the patient’s place?” Which ethical test are you applying? A. Impartiality C. Interpersonal justifiability B. Universalizability D. Moral code
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A
10
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When considering the best decision to make in an ethical decision making scenario, you ask yourself, “Would I feel comfortable having this action performed in all relevantly similar circumstances?” Which ethical test is the paramedic applying? A. Impartiality C. Interpersonal justifiability B. Universalizability D. Moral code
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B
11
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What is the fundamental question for ethical tests in health care?
A.
“What can be justified?”
B.
“What is in the patient’s best interest?”
C.
“What is the legally acceptable treatment?”
D.
“What does the patient want?”
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B
12
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What role should the public be included for resolving ethical conflicts?
A.
Establishing standards of care
B.
Making retrospective reviews of decisions
C.
Creating laws
D.
Providing research and treatment protocols
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C
13
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Which aspect of care should the paramedic use when confronted with a situation having never before faced? A. Emotion C. Personal knowledge base B. Global protocols D. Medical direction or other resources
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D
14
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What is another word for autonomy? A. Self-determination C. Ethics B. Morals D. Decision making
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A
15
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Which are components of autonomy? A. Agency, independence, and rationality B. Agency, beneficence, and confidentiality C. Confidentiality, nonmaleficence, and integrity D. Nonmaleficence, integrity, and rationality
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A
