Chapter 3

Question 1

Define Ethics

Answer 1

Means what’s right and wrong

Question 2

Define Right

Answer 2

A right is a claim that is expected to be honored.

Question 3

What is one of the most important right for a patient ?

Answer 3

The right to refuse treatment

Question 4

Define DNR

Answer 4

Do NOT Resuscitate, Allows medical staff to not resuscitate in the event of a cardiac or respiratory arrest

Question 5

Define Living Will

Answer 5

identifies the patients wishes about which life prolonging actions should or should not be taken

Question 6

Health Care Proxy

Answer 6

Names a health care agent who has the ability to make decisions about care

Question 7

What is the Power of Attorney?

Answer 7

Provides a written authorization to act on the behalf of another, that remains in the effect, even if the grantor becomes incapacitated

Question 8

What is the Organ Donation Status ?

Answer 8

Authorization to donate organs after death

Question 9

Lawsuits

Answer 9

In any court proceeding there is a plaintiff ( The person or entity that makes the complain) Defendant (The person or entity against whom a lawsuit is brought

Question 10

Define Crime

Answer 10

Is an offense in violation of a law that prohibits or requires certain behavior

Question 11

Define Felony

Answer 11

A serious crime , punishable by death or imprisoment for more than 1 year