Quiz 1

Question 1

A person questions why morality in practice is necessary

Answer 1

moral indifference

Question 2

Duty to tell the truth

Answer 2

veracity

Question 3

The process by which a client gives written permission for a treatment or procedure to be performed

Answer 3

informed consent

Question 4

Client’s ability to make their own choices and decisions

Answer 4

autonomy

Question 5

Decision making that provides the greatest good for the greatest number

Answer 5

utilitarianism

Question 6

A person witnesses an immoral act but feels powerless to stop it

Answer 6

moral outrage

Question 7

HIPAA, ADA, and the uniform anatomical gift act are examples of this

Answer 7

federal regulations

Question 8

Compares the relative weights of goals, duties, and rights

Answer 8

intuitionist reasoning

Question 9

These define and limit the practice of nursing in each state

Answer 9

nurse practice acts

Question 10

Health care providers are legally required to report these

Answer 10

abuse and communicable diseases

Question 11

Seeks fairness in matters related to care and use of resources

Answer 11

justice

Question 12

Unsure about application or moral principles or values

Answer 12

moral uncertainty and conflict

Question 13

Communicates a client’s wishes regarding end of life care

Answer 13

advanced directives

Question 14

Utilitarian ethical theory is also referred to as

Answer 14

teleological theory

Question 15

The laws and rules governing nursing practice in a certain state

Answer 15

statutory law

Question 16

Based on the premise that individuals have basic inherent rights that should not be interfered with

Answer 16

rights-based reasoning

Question 17

Organization constraints make it difficult to do what is right

Answer 17

moral distress

Question 18

Avoid causing harm

Answer 18

non-maleficence

Question 19

Keep privileged information private

Answer 19

confidentiality

Question 20

The main problem affecting nurses; a threat to nurses integrity

Answer 20

moral distress

Question 21

Most malpractice cases are an example of this type of law

Answer 21

tort law

Question 22

Health care providers are legally required to report these

Answer 22

abuse and communicable diseases

Question 23

Uses both duty-based and rights-based reasoning

Answer 23

deontological ethical theory

Question 24

Protects providers who provide emergency assistance outside of their workplace

Answer 24

Good Samaritan laws

Question 25

The failure of a person with professional training to act in a manner that is reasonable and prudent

Answer 25

professional negligence or malpractice