Medical Law & Ethics Final Exam
1. principles one choos- Values are:
es to live by
2. nonmaleficence The principle of "doing no harm" is called:
3. Justice If there is one heart available for transplant and healthcare professionals
must make the decision as to who gets the heart, which bioethical princi-
ple is involved?
4. beneficence The reason that most people enter the healthcare field is grounded in the
principle of:
5. Integrity Actions that show respect for human dignity, such as being honest and
putting the patient first, reflect which of the following principles?
6. Patient Who is the most important person in the healthcare organization's code
of ethics?
7. Beneficence When healthcare professionals attempt to improve the situations sur-
rounding the patient, they are practicing which of the following principles?
8. Tolerance Respect for others whose beliefs, practices, religions, or customs may
ditter from our own is called:
9. Integrity Unwavering adherence to an individual's values and principles with ded-
ication to high standard is:
10. Values Principles that individuals choose to live by are called:
11. utilitarianism Ethical theory based on the greatest good for the greatest number is
called:
12. Teleology
, Medical Law & Ethics Final Exam
This ethical theory is based on the obligation of the individual to perform
his or her responsibility no matter the circumstance.
13. Rights-based ethics This type of ethics theory emphasizes the specific person and does not
consider the general population.
14. Justice-based ethics "Justice is blind" ethics theory is considered:
15. Virtue-based ethics This ethics theory is based on character traits and qualities of individuals.
16. Is it legal? What is the first question one should ask when making ethical business
decisions?
17. Determine all the facts In the seven step decision making model, what is the first step that should
of the situation be taken?
18. Gather information In the Dr. Bernard Lo clinical model method of decision making, one
should first:
19. Make decisions based Medical ethics committees formed in very large medical facilities:
on logic and the codes
and standards of the
facility.
20. Officially recognizing a What is accreditation?
person or organiza-
tion for meeting stan-
dards established by
an industry
21. quality assurance pro- An important program each healthcare facility should have is:
grams.
22. Justice
1. principles one choos- Values are:
es to live by
2. nonmaleficence The principle of "doing no harm" is called:
3. Justice If there is one heart available for transplant and healthcare professionals
must make the decision as to who gets the heart, which bioethical princi-
ple is involved?
4. beneficence The reason that most people enter the healthcare field is grounded in the
principle of:
5. Integrity Actions that show respect for human dignity, such as being honest and
putting the patient first, reflect which of the following principles?
6. Patient Who is the most important person in the healthcare organization's code
of ethics?
7. Beneficence When healthcare professionals attempt to improve the situations sur-
rounding the patient, they are practicing which of the following principles?
8. Tolerance Respect for others whose beliefs, practices, religions, or customs may
ditter from our own is called:
9. Integrity Unwavering adherence to an individual's values and principles with ded-
ication to high standard is:
10. Values Principles that individuals choose to live by are called:
11. utilitarianism Ethical theory based on the greatest good for the greatest number is
called:
12. Teleology
, Medical Law & Ethics Final Exam
This ethical theory is based on the obligation of the individual to perform
his or her responsibility no matter the circumstance.
13. Rights-based ethics This type of ethics theory emphasizes the specific person and does not
consider the general population.
14. Justice-based ethics "Justice is blind" ethics theory is considered:
15. Virtue-based ethics This ethics theory is based on character traits and qualities of individuals.
16. Is it legal? What is the first question one should ask when making ethical business
decisions?
17. Determine all the facts In the seven step decision making model, what is the first step that should
of the situation be taken?
18. Gather information In the Dr. Bernard Lo clinical model method of decision making, one
should first:
19. Make decisions based Medical ethics committees formed in very large medical facilities:
on logic and the codes
and standards of the
facility.
20. Officially recognizing a What is accreditation?
person or organiza-
tion for meeting stan-
dards established by
an industry
21. quality assurance pro- An important program each healthcare facility should have is:
grams.
22. Justice
