HAN 335 FINAL

Question 1

nonmaleficence

Answer 1

refraining from potentially harming myself or others “do no harm”

Question 2

beneficence

Answer 2

bringing about good to patients and yourself

Question 3

autonomy

Answer 3

exercising self determination

Question 4

paternalism

Answer 4

deciding for others

Question 5

veracity

Answer 5

being truthful

Question 6

fidelity

Answer 6

being faithful/loyal

Question 7

justice / distributive justice

Answer 7

distribute benefits and burdens among individuals/groups based on who has legitimate claims on the benefits and nothing else

Question 8

locus of authority

Answer 8

face a challenge of who should be primary decision maker

(ex: Nancy Cruzan, parents or state in charge)

Question 9

ethical dilemma

Answer 9

face a challenge about the right thing to do, 2 or more courses of action but none feel completely right

Question 10

moral distress

Answer 10

occurs when the individual knows the right thing to do but organizational constraints make it difficult to take the right course of action

-lack of knowledge/uncomfortable
(ex: keeping patient on life support when it isnt best)

Question 11

deontology

Answer 11

duty driven

Question 12

teleology

Answer 12

driven by the consequences of the actions and outcomes; driven to bring about the most good/least harm for the patient

Question 13

confidentiality

Answer 13

an obligation, ethical issue, self-imposed by a profession

Question 14

privacy

Answer 14

a privilege (right) a legal issues invoked (or relinquished by the patient that requires the professionals to not disclose information

Question 15

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