Chapter 1 Part 2

Question 1

Requires caregivers to avoid causing patients harm

Answer 1

Nonmaleficence

Question 2

Obligation to be fair in the distribution of benefits and risks

Answer 2

Justice

Question 3

Principle requiring all persons must be treated equally and fairly

Answer 3

Distributive justice

Question 4

Sort of moral excellence or beneficial quality; characteristics that differentiate good people from bad people

Answer 4

Virtue

Question 5

Focuses on the inherent character of a person rather than on the specific action he or she performs

Answer 5

Virtue ethics

Question 6

Something that has worth

Answer 6

Value

Question 7

Imply standards of worth

Answer 7

Ethical values

Question 8

Something that has value in and of itself

Answer 8

Intrinsic value

Question 9

Something that helps to give value to something else

Answer 9

Instrumental value

Question 10

Serves as a moral purpose by providing codes of conduct for appropriate behavior though revelations from a divine source

Answer 10

Religious ethics

Question 11

Based on codes developed by societies that have relied on customs to formulate their codes

Answer 11

Secular ethics

Question 12

Describes how a particular situation may influence how one’s reaction and values may change in order to cope with changing circumstances

Answer 12

Situational ethics

Question 13

Relative worth placed on some virtuous behavior

Answer 13

Moral value

Question 14

Mental or moral strength to persevere and withstand danger

Answer 14

Courage

Question 15

Judicious application of knowledge

Answer 15

Wisdom

Question 16

Self-control and restraint

Answer 16

Temperance

Question 17

Act of binding oneself intellectually or emotionally to a course of action or a person

Answer 17

Commitment

Question 18

Deep awareness of and sympathy for another’s suffering

Answer 18

Compassion

Question 19

Lack of concern for the patient’s needs

Answer 19

Detachment

Question 20

A person who has moral integrity and strict regard for doing what is right

Answer 20

Conscientious

Question 21

Ability to make a good decision without personal biases, fears, and undue influences from others

Answer 21

Discernment

Question 22

Ability to make judgements free from discrimination, dishonesty or one’s own bias

Answer 22

Fairness

Question 23

Virtue of faithfulness, being true to our commitments and obligation to others

Answer 23

Fidelity

Question 24

Quality of being free to make choices for oneself within the boundaries of law

Answer 24

Freedom

Question 25

Confidence that a person will act in the right motives

Answer 25

Honesty

Question 26

Devotion to and conformity with that is truthful

Answer 26

Veracity

Question 27

Providing enough information so that a patient can make an informed decision about their health care

Answer 27

Truth telling

Question 28

Adherence to a strict moral or ethical code and a commitment not to compromise this code

Answer 28

Integrity

Question 29

Quality of being considerate and sympathetic to another’s needs

Answer 29

Kindness

Question 30

Attitude of admiration or esteem

Answer 30

Respect

Question 31

Refers to faith in a higher being

Answer 31

Spirituality