Chapter 6 Ethics

Question 1

Which of the following is not a part of Kant’s ethical theory

1) Never treat people as a means to an end
2) Always act as a member of the community
3) Always focus on the consequences of your decision and make sure it only affects a minority of people
4) Act as if each circumstance is to become law for everyone in the future

Answer 1

3) Always focus on the consequences of your decision and make sure it only affects a minority of people

Question 2

To “do no harm” refers to

Answer 2

Principle of nonmaleficence

Question 3

“Do good” refers to

Answer 3

Principle of benefience

Question 4

What theory takes into account how decisions affect everyone involved, including the patient, the patients family, and even how society might be impacted

Answer 4

Virtue ethics

Question 5

What ethical principle refers to the use of honesty in all aspects of ones life

Answer 5

Principle of veracity

Question 6

What refers to placing others before oneself

Answer 6

Altrusim

Question 7

Who provides a code of ethics for sonographers

Answer 7

SDMS

Question 8

The duty to fulfill ones commitments and applies to keeping promises is

Answer 8

Principle of fidelity

Question 9

The true test of integrity is

Answer 9

Occurs when no on is watching

Question 10

Our moral character is defined by

Answer 10

What we value

Question 11

Which ethical theory focuses on the highest amount of benefit for the most people

Answer 11

Teleological theory

Question 12

Which of the following would be the next step in the ethical decision-making process after defining the problem
1) Know the principles, standards, and laws that relate to the problem
2) Develop a possible course of action
3) Analyze the possible course of action
4)Choose the best course of action
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Answer 12

1) Know the principles, standards, and laws that relate to the problem