Ethics

Question 1

A set of moral principles or values; a theory or system of moral values; the principles of conduct governing an individual or group

Answer 1

Ethics

Question 2

Ethical tenet of the medical profession is

Answer 2

First, do no harm.

Question 3

3 tiers of ethics

Answer 3

Societal
Professional
Personal ethics

Question 4

Ethics: established by society

Generally written into law

Answer 4

Societal ethics

Question 5

Ethics: established by members of a profession to help define and encourage conduct specific to profession

Answer 5

Professional ethics

Question 6

Professional vet tech ethics include obligations to

Answer 6

The animal, owner, society, and the profession itself

Question 7

Personal principles of what is right or wrong, fair or unfair

Answer 7

Personal ethics

Question 8

Recommended behaviors fro members of a profession
Focus on professionalism, integrity, and respect
How you should present yourself

Answer 8

Professional ideals

Question 9

Ethical principle of \_\_\_\_
Belief that best action is one which accomplishes the greatest good for the greatest number 
“Ends justify the means” 
Some may suffer for benefit of others 
(Animal testing)

Answer 9

Ethical principle of utilitarianism

Question 10

Ethical principle of _____
The end does not justify the means
Moral principles of right and wrong are upheld even if negative consequences

Answer 10

Ethical principle of deontology

Question 11

An ethical dilemma is

Answer 11

When the right action is not obvious or when it is debatable

Question 12

Consequences of ethical dilemmas in workplace

Answer 12

Conflicts w coworkers
Job stress, depression or burnout
Termination or resignation

Question 13

Solving ethical dilemmas:

Consider, what is your duty to:

Answer 13

Your employer 
Your profession 
Society and the law 
The animal 
The owner
Yourself

Question 14

Code of ethics guide is written by

Answer 14

NAVTA

Question 15

Who can be held accountable for you(a vet techs) mistakes ?

Answer 15

You and your boss (not the practice manager)