#1
Which principle emphasizes providing the greatest good for the greatest number of people?
Principle of autonomy
Principle of beneficence
Principle of justice
Principle of non-maleficence
#2
What is the ethical principle that involves allowing patients to make their own decisions about their healthcare?
Principle of justice
Principle of non-maleficence
Principle of autonomy
Principle of beneficence
#3
Which ethical principle focuses on avoiding harm or minimizing risk to patients?
Principle of autonomy
Principle of beneficence
Principle of justice
Principle of non-maleficence
#4
In healthcare ethics, what does 'utilitarianism' primarily focus on?
Respecting individual rights
Maximizing happiness and minimizing suffering
Promoting fairness and equity
Acting in accordance with moral rules or duties
#5
What does 'confidentiality' mean in the context of healthcare ethics?
Disclosure of patient information
Providing truthful information to patients
Keeping patient information private
Respecting patient autonomy
#6
What does the acronym HIPAA stand for in healthcare ethics?
Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Healthcare Integrity and Protection Assurance Act
Health Information Protection and Assurance Act
#7
Which of the following is an example of an advanced directive in healthcare?
Prescription medication
Living will
Patient referral
Medical diagnosis
#8
What is the primary role of a healthcare ethics committee?
To provide medical treatment
To develop treatment plans
To resolve ethical dilemmas
To manage hospital finances
#9
What ethical principle is violated if a healthcare provider breaches patient confidentiality?
Principle of autonomy
Principle of beneficence
Principle of justice
Principle of confidentiality
#10
What does the term 'futility' mean in the context of healthcare ethics?
The use of excessive medical resources
Treatment unlikely to produce benefit
Inability to access healthcare services
Patient's refusal of treatment
#11
What ethical dilemma is often associated with end-of-life care?
Confidentiality vs. disclosure
Informed consent
Euthanasia vs. palliative care
Resource allocation
#12
Which of the following is an example of a paternalistic approach in healthcare?
Shared decision-making
Respecting patient autonomy
Withholding information for the patient's own good
Encouraging patient empowerment
#13
In the context of organ transplantation, what ethical principle governs the fair distribution of organs?
Principle of autonomy
Principle of beneficence
Principle of justice
Principle of non-maleficence
#14
What is the term for the intentional deception or withholding of information from a patient?
Informed consent
Paternalism
Deception
Therapeutic privilege
#15
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'medical paternalism'?
Encouraging patient autonomy in medical decision-making
Withholding information from patients for their own good
Respecting patient confidentiality
Collaborative decision-making between patient and provider