Ch. 24

Question 1

The systematic study of rightness and wrongness of human conduct and character as known by natural reason is:

Answer 1

ethics

Question 2

The regulations established by a government applicable to people within a certain political sub-division is termed:

Answer 2

Law

Question 3

Generally accepted customs of right living and conduct and an individual’s practice to these customs is termed:

Answer 3

Morals

Question 4

Which, in our profession, is more specific?

Answer 4

Practice standards

Question 5

Who administers the national certification exam to graduates of radiologic technology programs?

Answer 5

ARRT

Question 6

For the ethical dilemma paper and presentation, each group is using a ________step process for ethical analysis.

Answer 6

Four

Question 7

Each is a component of the ethical analysis process except:

Answer 7

informing the patient

Question 8

The common concern for collective self-discipline, This internal control of a profession based on human values or moral principals is termed:

Answer 8

Professional ethics

Question 9

The belief that individuals should be allowed the vital protection of life, liberty, expression, and property is the definition of:

Answer 9

rights-based ehtics

Question 10

The enabling source for morals is usually…..

Answer 10

religious writings

Question 11

Adhering to Not telling a slight lie (because lying is wrong) to help the patient get through a difficult situation—–This is an example of?

Answer 11

non-consequentialism

Question 12

Select the ethical principal described by actions to benefit others.

Answer 12

beneficence

Question 13

Select the ethical principal described by acts that ensure the fair distribution of goods is right.

Answer 13

justice

Question 14

Select the ethical principal described by actions that respect the independence of other people and drives the need for self-reliance.

Answer 14

autonomy

Question 15

Select the ethical principal described as being truthful is right.

Answer 15

Veracity

Question 16

Select the ethical principal described by “above all, do no harm”.

Answer 16

non-maleficence

Question 17

Select the ethical principal described by acts that observe covenants or promises.

Answer 17

Fidelity

Question 18

A transplant patient on a priority list to receive an organ before another is an example of:

Answer 18

Justice

Question 19

A radiologic technologist who adheres to the principles of veracity would also most likely adhere to the principle of:

Answer 19

non-consequentialism

Question 20

_________________ __________________ exists between two mutually dependent groups in a society that recognizes certain expectations of one another and conducts their affairs accordingly. (Unwritten)

Answer 20

social contract

Question 21

What organization writes the 10 Ethical Standards for the radiology technology profession?

Answer 21

ASRT

Question 22

The following is an ethical principal violation. A surgeon discovers an unexpected medical condition in a patient during surgery and treats the condition without the patient’s permission and while the patient is under general anesthetic. What principle did the surgeon primarily violate?

Answer 22

Autonomy

Question 23

According to Table 22-1, the control for laws comes from:

Answer 23

outside the group

Question 24

A medical professional that performs assisted suicide may be viewed as violating an oath and primarily which ethical principal? (Do no harm)

Answer 24

non-maleficence

Question 25

Who endorses the Code of Ethics.

Answer 25

ARRT

Question 26

T/F - The Code of Ethics refers to and encompasses a patients right to privacy.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

T/F - Society expects professionals to be guided by a standard of conduct.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

T/F - Laws can take into account every possible situation concerning ethical dilemmas.

Answer 28

False

Question 29

T/F - Upon taking the registry exam you will sign a statement saying you will follow the profession’s Code of Ethics?

Answer 29

True

Question 30

An individual’s belief system that governs how they act is defined as a person’s:

Answer 30

Values

Question 31

T/F - Ineligible is a possible sanction when violating a Code of Ethics.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Does Lake Michigan College have a certain set of “moral” rules?

Answer 32

yes

Question 33

T/F - Rights based Ethics primarily focuses on sympathy, compassion, fidelity, discernment and love.

Answer 33

False

Question 34

T/F - Practice Standards may be used by lawyers in a court of law?

Answer 34

True

Question 35

T/F - Professional etiquette is the same thing as the Code of Ethics and Practice Standards.

Answer 35

False

Question 36

All professional decisions in radiologic technology and other health care practices involve a consideration of

Answer 36

human values

Question 37

The term veracity refers to:

Answer 37

telling the truth

Question 38

If you believe that the end justifies the means, and that your actions are either right or wrong according to whether outcome is good or bad, you adhere to the ethical theory of:

Answer 38

consequentialism

Question 39

T/F - Some individuals and societies use religious writings to develop their own set of moral rules?

Answer 39

True

Question 40

T/F - As of September 2019 there are now 11 Code of Ethics

Answer 40

True

Question 41

Who wrote the ARRT Code of Ethics

Answer 41

ASRT