Chapter 24 Test

Question 1

The use of moral principles as a basis for defending a chosen path of action in resolving an ethical dilemma is called:

a.) professional ethics
b.) rights-based ethics
c.) principle-based ethics
d.) virtue-based ethics

Answer 1

c.) principle-based ethics

Question 2

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

a.) nonmalefiance
b.) beneficence
c.) veracity
d.) fidelity

Answer 2

a.) nonmalefiance

Question 3

The process of ethical analysis has several components.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 3

a.) true

Question 4

The ARRT code of ethics provides the radiologic technologists with an operational blueprint of laws of professional conduct.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 4

b.) false

Question 5

Select the ethical principle described as being truthful is right.

a.) benficence
b.) justice
c.) autonomy
d.) veracity

Answer 5

d.) veracity

Question 6

Select the ethical principle described by acts that ensure the fair distribution of goods and the rightings of wrongs.

a.) beneficence
b.) justice
c.) autonomy
d.) veracity

Answer 6

b.) justice

Question 7

The belief that individual rights provide vital protection of life, liberty, expression and property is called:

a.) professional ethics
b.) rights-based ethics
c.) principle-based ethics
d.) virtue-based ethics

Answer 7

b.) rights-based ethics

Question 8

The standard set by members of a profession is called:

a.) ethics
b.) morals
c.) law
d.) norm

Answer 8

d.) norm

Question 9

Select the ethical principle described by actions that benefit others.

a.) beneficence
b.) justice
c.) autonomy
d.) veracity

Answer 9

a.) beneficence

Question 10

Select the ethical principle described by actions that respect the independence of other people.

a.) beneficence
b.) justice
c.) autonomy
d.) veracity

Answer 10

c.) autonomy

Question 11

The ARRT has a published code of ethics.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 11

a.) true

Question 12

A radiologic technologists is free tos share a diagnosis with a patient.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 12

b.) false

Question 13

The science of rightness and wrongness of human conduct and character is called:

a.) ethics
b.) morals
c.) law
d.) norm

Answer 13

a.) ethics

Question 14

The internal controls of a profession based on human values or moral principles is called:

a.) professional ethics
b.) rights-based ethics
c.) principle-based ethics
d.) virtue based ethics

Answer 14

a.) professional ethics

Question 15

Information obtained directly from the patient through observation does not need to be kept confidential.

a.) true
b.) false

Answer 15

b.) false

Question 16

If a radiographer shares a patients medical records with an individual not directly involved with that patients care, the radiographer may be found guilty of:

a.) slander
b.) assault
c.) breach of confidentiality
d.) defamation of character

Answer 16

c.) breach of confidentiality

Question 17

Each of these is a component of ethical analysis except:

a.) identifying the problem
b.) developing alternative solutions
c.) selecting the best solution
d.) informing the patient

Answer 17

d.) informing the patient

Question 18

The ethical theory that emphasizes the agents who perform actions and make choices is called:

a.) professional ethics
b.) rights-based ethics
c.) principle based ethics
d.) virtue based ethics

Answer 18

d.) virutue based ethics

Question 19

Generally accepted customs of right living and conduct and an individuals practice of these customs is called:

a.) ethics
b.) morals
c.) law
d.) norm

Answer 19

b.) morals

Question 20

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

a.) beneficence
b.) veracity
c.) nonmalifience
d.) fidelity

Answer 20

d.) fidelity

Question 21

The regulations established by a government that apply to people within a certain political subdivision is called:

a.) ethics
b.) morals
c.) law
d.) norm

Answer 21

c.) norm