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law/ethics ch 1

chapter one test

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Which definition most accurately describes applied ethics? The practical application of moral standards that are meant to benefit the patient.
Illegal actions are usually unethical
Laws are rules or required actions that are prescribed by an authority and have a binding legal force
The purpose of law is to a) provide a way of measuring our actions & b) punish us when our actions break the law
The study of a branch of philosophy related to morals, moral principals, and moral judgements is called ethics
The quality of being virtuous is called morality
Unethical acts are not always illegal
Which definition is correct for medical practice acts The practice of medicine in a particular state, including the requirements and measurement of licensure
Medical practice acts may include the use of a)moral principals b) moral judgments & c) logic
The mandate of medical ethics is the welfare and confidentiality of the patient must be of most concern
Which definition best describes utilitarianism? an ethical theory based on the principle of the greatest good for the greatest number
An example of utilitarianism might include an organ transplant going to the person needing it most
Rights based ethics emphasizes the individual rights of persons
The purpose of medical professional organizations is to set ethical standards for practice within the profession
The purpose of a cost/benefit analysis in relation to medical care is to justify the cost of a treatment as compared to the benefit
Empathy requires the ability to understand the feelings of another person
Which of the following is the best definition of confidentiality? The ability to safeguard another persons information
Due process in the workplace refers to the right of all employees to certain procedures when their rights are in jeopordy
The best definition of sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination in which any one person exerts power over another
Extending equal pay requirements to all persons who are doing equal work is known as comparable worth
A three-step model developed by Kenneth Blanchard and Norman Vincent Peale is used to evaluate an ethical dilemma
The best definition for ethics is moral principlas
A branch of applied or practical ethics is called b) biomedical ethics & c) bioethics
Bioethics are specialists who give thought to ethical concerns as they pertain to medicine and medical research
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