#1
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of telling the truth and not deceiving patients?
Autonomy
Non-maleficence
Veracity
Justice
#2
In the context of healthcare, what does the principle of 'non-maleficence' refer to?
Ensuring patient autonomy
Avoiding harm to patients
Distributing resources fairly
Maintaining confidentiality
#3
Which ethical principle emphasizes the fair distribution of healthcare resources based on need rather than personal characteristics?
Non-maleficence
Justice
Veracity
Autonomy
#4
What is the primary focus of the principle of 'autonomy' in healthcare ethics?
Ensuring fair resource allocation
Respecting patients' right to make their own decisions
Balancing individual and community interests
Prioritizing healthcare providers' perspectives
#5
Which ethical framework suggests that the morality of an action depends on the consequences it produces?
Virtue ethics
Deontological ethics
Utilitarianism
Principlism
#6
What is the concept of 'informed consent' in healthcare?
Patients making decisions without any information
Providing unnecessary information to patients
Patients being fully informed before making decisions
Ignoring patients' preferences
#7
What does the concept of 'cultural competence' in healthcare entail?
Treating patients based on personal beliefs
Understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds
Ignoring cultural differences in patient care
Promoting a single cultural perspective
#8
In the context of healthcare, what is the primary focus of the Hippocratic Oath?
Patient confidentiality
Benefiting the patient and avoiding harm
Justice in resource allocation
Ensuring patient autonomy
#9
Which ethical framework emphasizes the importance of personal virtues and character in ethical decision-making?
Deontological ethics
Utilitarianism
Virtue ethics
Principlism
#10
According to the principle of justice, how should resources be distributed in healthcare?
Based on patients' socioeconomic status
Equitably and fairly
By prioritizing the wealthiest patients
Random allocation
#11
What ethical dilemma may arise when balancing the interests of individual patients and the broader community?
Cultural competence
Public health ethics
Utilitarianism
Non-maleficence
#12
What is the principle of 'fidelity' in healthcare ethics?
Faithfulness or loyalty to patients
Strict adherence to rules and regulations
Prioritizing personal beliefs over patient care
Ignoring patient preferences
#13
What role does 'confidentiality' play in maintaining ethical standards in healthcare?
It undermines trust between healthcare providers and patients
It ensures privacy and trust in the patient-provider relationship
It is irrelevant in healthcare ethics
It hinders effective communication
#14
How does the principle of 'beneficence' differ from 'non-maleficence' in healthcare ethics?
They are synonymous and interchangeable
Beneficence focuses on doing good, while non-maleficence focuses on avoiding harm
Non-maleficence is about promoting well-being, while beneficence is about avoiding harm
They are unrelated principles in healthcare ethics