L&E_1 Q&A
The application of normative theories to practical moral problems, such as abortion,
euthanasia, and assisted suicide. - (correct answer)Applied ethics
Right of an individual to make his or her own independent decisions. - (correct
answer)Autonomy
Describes the principle of doing good, demonstrating kindness, and helping others. -
(correct answer)Beneficence
The ethical subfield that addresses a diversity of issues, including the nature of life and
death, what sort of life is worth living, how we distinguish between assisted suicide and
murder, how we should treat people who are especially vulnerable, and the
responsibilities that we have toward other human beings. - (correct answer)Bioethics
A formal statement explaining the ethical standards of a particular organization or
profession. - (correct answer)Code of ethics
The act of binding oneself intellectually and/ or emotionally to a course of action (e.g.,
pursue a career, adhere to a religious belief) or person (e.g., marriage, family, patient
care). It is an agreement or pledge to do something. It can be ongoing, such as in a
marriage, or a pledge to do something in the future, such as an engagement as a
commitment to marry a particular person. - (correct answer)Commitment
Two or more coexisting medical conditions or disease processes that are additional to
an initial diagnosis. - (correct answer)Comorbidities
The profound awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering. The ability to show
compassion is a true mark of moral character. Compassion is a moral value expected of
all caregivers. - (correct answer)Compassion
, Document in which the proceedings of Congress are published. It is the first record of
debate officially reported, printed, and published directly by the federal government.
Publication of the Congressional Record began March 4, 1873. - (correct
answer)Congressional Record
Having moral integrity and a strict regard for doing what is considered the right thing to
do. - (correct answer)Conscientious
A moral theory that determines good or bad, right or wrong, based on good outcomes or
consequences. - (correct answer)Consequential theory
An ethical doctrine that considers the rightness or wrongness of an action, such as
lying, to be based on the particular circumstances of a given situation. The implication is
that lying is acceptable in one situation but not in another, even though the situation
may be similar. In other words, it depends on the context within which something
occurs. - (correct answer)Contextualism
The process of working with others. In the healthcare setting, caregivers must work
together to improve patient outcomes. - (correct answer)Cooperation
The mental or moral strength to persevere and withstand danger; the strength of
character necessary to continue in the face of fears and the challenges in life. Courage
involves balancing fear, self-confidence, and values. - (correct answer)Courage
Having the mental capacity to make one's own decisions. Mental capacity refers to the
ability to understand the risks, benefits, alternatives, and consequences of one's
actions. Inferred in this interpretation is knowing the decision maker can reasonably
distinguish right from wrong and good from bad. - (correct answer)Decision capacity
An ethical approach that focuses on duty rather than on the consequences, when
determining the right conduct to be followed. - (correct answer)Deontological ethics
The application of normative theories to practical moral problems, such as abortion,
euthanasia, and assisted suicide. - (correct answer)Applied ethics
Right of an individual to make his or her own independent decisions. - (correct
answer)Autonomy
Describes the principle of doing good, demonstrating kindness, and helping others. -
(correct answer)Beneficence
The ethical subfield that addresses a diversity of issues, including the nature of life and
death, what sort of life is worth living, how we distinguish between assisted suicide and
murder, how we should treat people who are especially vulnerable, and the
responsibilities that we have toward other human beings. - (correct answer)Bioethics
A formal statement explaining the ethical standards of a particular organization or
profession. - (correct answer)Code of ethics
The act of binding oneself intellectually and/ or emotionally to a course of action (e.g.,
pursue a career, adhere to a religious belief) or person (e.g., marriage, family, patient
care). It is an agreement or pledge to do something. It can be ongoing, such as in a
marriage, or a pledge to do something in the future, such as an engagement as a
commitment to marry a particular person. - (correct answer)Commitment
Two or more coexisting medical conditions or disease processes that are additional to
an initial diagnosis. - (correct answer)Comorbidities
The profound awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering. The ability to show
compassion is a true mark of moral character. Compassion is a moral value expected of
all caregivers. - (correct answer)Compassion
, Document in which the proceedings of Congress are published. It is the first record of
debate officially reported, printed, and published directly by the federal government.
Publication of the Congressional Record began March 4, 1873. - (correct
answer)Congressional Record
Having moral integrity and a strict regard for doing what is considered the right thing to
do. - (correct answer)Conscientious
A moral theory that determines good or bad, right or wrong, based on good outcomes or
consequences. - (correct answer)Consequential theory
An ethical doctrine that considers the rightness or wrongness of an action, such as
lying, to be based on the particular circumstances of a given situation. The implication is
that lying is acceptable in one situation but not in another, even though the situation
may be similar. In other words, it depends on the context within which something
occurs. - (correct answer)Contextualism
The process of working with others. In the healthcare setting, caregivers must work
together to improve patient outcomes. - (correct answer)Cooperation
The mental or moral strength to persevere and withstand danger; the strength of
character necessary to continue in the face of fears and the challenges in life. Courage
involves balancing fear, self-confidence, and values. - (correct answer)Courage
Having the mental capacity to make one's own decisions. Mental capacity refers to the
ability to understand the risks, benefits, alternatives, and consequences of one's
actions. Inferred in this interpretation is knowing the decision maker can reasonably
distinguish right from wrong and good from bad. - (correct answer)Decision capacity
An ethical approach that focuses on duty rather than on the consequences, when
determining the right conduct to be followed. - (correct answer)Deontological ethics
