#1
Which principle emphasizes providing care that does not harm the patient?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Justice
#2
What does the principle of autonomy in healthcare ethics emphasize?
Acting in the best interest of the patient
Maintaining patient confidentiality
Respecting patient's right to make decisions
Ensuring fair distribution of healthcare resources
#3
Which ethical principle emphasizes treating similar cases in a similar manner?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Justice
#4
Which principle emphasizes acting in the best interest of the patient?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Justice
#5
What is the role of 'confidentiality' in maintaining trust in the patient-provider relationship?
To share patient information with family members
To keep patient information private and secure
To provide patients with false information
To ignore patient consent
#6
In healthcare, what does 'confidentiality' refer to?
Sharing patient information with family members
Keeping patient information private and secure
Providing patients with false information
Ignoring patient consent
#7
Which ethical principle involves being fair and impartial in the distribution of healthcare resources?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Justice
#8
What does the principle of 'veracity' emphasize in healthcare ethics?
Respecting patient autonomy
Maintaining honesty and truthfulness
Ensuring confidentiality of patient information
Providing fair and equal treatment
#9
What is 'cultural competence' in the context of healthcare?
The ability to communicate in multiple languages
Understanding and respecting cultural differences in healthcare
Providing healthcare services without considering cultural backgrounds
Avoiding cultural sensitivity in healthcare practices
#10
What is the primary role of a healthcare proxy or surrogate decision-maker?
To make decisions based on the healthcare provider's preferences
To make decisions based on the patient's previously expressed wishes
To make decisions based on personal beliefs and values
To make decisions based on the patient's current wishes
#11
In healthcare, what does 'professionalism' primarily entail?
Adhering strictly to protocols and procedures
Maintaining high ethical standards and behavior
Pursuing personal interests over patient welfare
Fulfilling administrative requirements
#12
What is 'fidelity' in the context of healthcare ethics?
Maintaining honesty and integrity
Following through with commitments and promises
Ensuring equality and fairness
Respecting patient autonomy
#13
Which term refers to the legal and ethical obligation of healthcare professionals to provide care regardless of a patient's ability to pay?
Euthanasia
Universal healthcare
Patient autonomy
Duty to treat
#14
What is 'clinical ethics consultation'?
A process where healthcare professionals make decisions for the patient
A service that provides legal advice to healthcare providers
A mechanism for addressing ethical issues arising in patient care
A form of alternative medicine
#15
What is the 'principle of double effect' in healthcare ethics?
Intentionally causing harm to a patient
Considering both the intended and unintended consequences of an action
Applying treatments without considering their side effects
Treating patients based on subjective judgments
#16
What is the significance of 'fiduciary duty' in healthcare?
Ensuring fair distribution of healthcare resources
Maintaining honesty and integrity
Acting in the best interest of the patient
Providing care without considering patient preferences
#17
What is 'virtue ethics' in the context of healthcare?
An approach that focuses on character traits and moral virtues
An approach that prioritizes patient autonomy
An approach that prioritizes patient welfare over other considerations
An approach that emphasizes utilitarian principles