Question 1

Macroallocation and microallocation of resources are principles related to what aspect of ethical conduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomy 
B)  Beneficence 
C)  Veracity 
D)  Justice 
A)  Autonomy 
B)  Beneficence 
C)  Veracity 
D)  Justice D

Question 2

Which of the following is an instrument that is used to uphold the right of autonomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Therapeutic privilege 
B)  Non-voluntary euthanasia 
C)  Informed and valid consent 
D)  A not for resuscitation (NFR) order 
A)  Therapeutic privilege 
B)  Non-voluntary euthanasia 
C)  Informed and valid consent 
D)  A not for resuscitation (NFR) order C

Question 3

What is the meaning of the term 'not for resuscitation (NFR)order'?

Accepted Answer

A)  The client will not be resuscitated by health care professionals if they suffer a cardiac or respiratory arrest. 
B)  The client will not receive admission to the intensive care unit. 
C)  The client will not receive full nursing care. 
D)  The client will not receive ventilatory and inotropic support. 
A)  The client will not be resuscitated by health care professionals if they suffer a cardiac or respiratory arrest. 
B)  The client will not receive admission to the intensive care unit. 
C)  The client will not receive full nursing care. 
D)  The client will not receive ventilatory and inotropic support. A

Question 4

A client diagnosed with severe coronary artery disease intends to continue with sporting activities (including intense training for competition) without the knowledge or approval of family. Which ethical principles may conflict for health professionals?

Accepted Answer

The health professio

Question 5

Ms B has an operable brain tumour but refuses life-saving treatment after an acute bleeding episode.Her partner supports the decision.What ethical principle do the health professionals apply to justify doing nothing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Non-maleficence 
B)  Confidentiality 
C)  Autonomy 
D)  Justice 
A)  Non-maleficence 
B)  Confidentiality 
C)  Autonomy 
D)  Justice

Question 6

Active euthanasia involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  health professionals carrying out actions that lead to the client's death without the client's consent. 
B)  the client voluntarily and freely choosing to die. 
C)  the intentional act that leads to the client's death. 
D)  allowing the client to die by deliberately withholding or withdrawing life-supporting measures. 
A)  health professionals carrying out actions that lead to the client's death without the client's consent. 
B)  the client voluntarily and freely choosing to die. 
C)  the intentional act that leads to the client's death. 
D)  allowing the client to die by deliberately withholding or withdrawing life-supporting measures.

Question 7

Paternalism occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A)  health care professionals carry out a particular treatment deemed to be of benefit to the client and then neglect to document this treatment in the client's medical history. 
B)  health care professionals carry out a particular treatment deemed to be of benefit to the client and then neglect to inform the client about this treatment. 
C)  health care professionals do not carry out a particular treatment deemed to be of benefit to the client. 
D)  health care professionals carry out a particular treatment deemed to be of benefit to the client and then neglect to inform the chief executive officer of the institution. 
A)  health care professionals carry out a particular treatment deemed to be of benefit to the client and then neglect to document this treatment in the client's medical history. 
B)  health care professionals carry out a particular treatment deemed to be of benefit to the client and then neglect to inform the client about this treatment. 
C)  health care professionals do not carry out a particular treatment deemed to be of benefit to the client. 
D)  health care professionals carry out a particular treatment deemed to be of benefit to the client and then neglect to inform the chief executive officer of the institution.

Question 8

The doctor tells the health professional to administer excessive doses of opioid analgesic and sedative drugs to relieve the client's intractable pain,but not to tell the client's family.Which ethical principle would be breached if the health professional gives the drugs but does not tell the family?

Accepted Answer

A)  Veracity 
B)  Confidentiality 
C)  Justice 
D)  Beneficence 
A)  Veracity 
B)  Confidentiality 
C)  Justice 
D)  Beneficence

Question 9

Passive euthanasia involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  the intentional act that leads to the client's death. 
B)  allowing the client to die by deliberately withholding or withdrawing life-supporting measures. 
C)  health care professionals carrying out actions that lead to the client's death without the client's consent. 
D)  the client voluntarily and freely choosing to die. 
A)  the intentional act that leads to the client's death. 
B)  allowing the client to die by deliberately withholding or withdrawing life-supporting measures. 
C)  health care professionals carrying out actions that lead to the client's death without the client's consent. 
D)  the client voluntarily and freely choosing to die.

Question 10

Voluntary euthanasia involves the:

Accepted Answer

A)  client's next-of-kin agreeing to an intervention that leads to the client's death. 
B)  client voluntarily and freely choosing to receive an intervention that leads to their death. 
C)  client being incapable of giving consent. 
D)  health professionals involved with the client's care choosing to administer an intervention that leads to the client's death. 
A)  client's next-of-kin agreeing to an intervention that leads to the client's death. 
B)  client voluntarily and freely choosing to receive an intervention that leads to their death. 
C)  client being incapable of giving consent. 
D)  health professionals involved with the client's care choosing to administer an intervention that leads to the client's death.

Exam 3: Ethical Issues

Macroallocation and microallocation of resources are principles related to what aspect of ethical conduct?

Which of the following is an instrument that is used to uphold the right of autonomy?

What is the meaning of the term 'not for resuscitation (NFR)order'?

A client diagnosed with severe coronary artery disease intends to continue with sporting activities (including intense training for competition) without the knowledge or approval of family. Which ethical principles may conflict for health professionals?

Ms B has an operable brain tumour but refuses life-saving treatment after an acute bleeding episode.Her partner supports the decision.What ethical principle do the health professionals apply to justify doing nothing?

Active euthanasia involves:

Paternalism occurs when:

Passive euthanasia involves:

Voluntary euthanasia involves the:

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