Quiz 1 Flashcards
(19 cards)
Which of the following is not an accurate definition of ethics?
What you are legally obligated to do.
What it means for something to be morally right or wrong.
The study of moral principles and values.
How society expects individuals to behave morally.
What you are legally obligated to do.
Which of the following is true and accurate with respect to ethics?
Acting ethically is only something to worry about in difficult cases.
Acting ethically just means helping people.
Acting ethically is relative.
None of the above.
None of the above.
What are the options available to you to respond to an ethical dilemma?
Ignore the dilemma.
Avoid the dilemma.
Resolve the dilemma.
All of the above.
All of the above.
A moral theory in which the rightness of actions depends solely on _____ is called a _____.
Consequences; consequentialist theory.
A deontological moral theory is one that is?
Emphasises moral duties and obligations.
_____ is a moral theory in which the rightness of actions is determined partly or entirely by their intrinsic nature.
Deontology.
_____ holds that right actions are those that result in the most beneficial balance of good over bad consequences for everyone involved.
Consequentialist.
Which of the following is not a pillar of bioethics?
Paternalism.
Which of the following principles is not relevant in autonomy?
Confidentiality.
Which of the following correctly defines the doctrine of double effect?
The doctrine that it is permissible to perform an action that has both good and bad effects, as long as the good outweighs the bad and the bad is not directly intended.
Which bioethical principle pertains to the fair distribution of resources, rights, and benefits in society?
Justice.
Which of the following bioethical principles emphasises the obligation to avoid causing harm or injury?
Non-maleficence.
Which bioethical principle focuses on respecting individuals’ right to make their own decisions and choices?
Autonomy.
In a situation where a paramedic must decide on administering pain medication, which bioethical principles are most directly in conflict?
Beneficence and non-maleficence.
In a triage decision at a multiple-vehicle collision, which combination of bioethical principles is the paramedic primarily considering?
Beneficence and justice.
How is ethical governance enforced in paramedicine practice?
By code of conduct.
What is the main regulatory body responsible for paramedics in Australia?
Paramedicine Board of Australia.
Which of the following ethical governance documents would a paramedic working for SA Ambulance Service be governed by?
AHPRA Code of Conduct.
SA Public Sector Code of Conduct.
SA Ambulance Service internal policies and procedures.
All of the above.
All of the above.
What is hedonism, and how does it relate to consequentialist ethics?
Hedonism asserts that pleasure is the ultimate good, and consequentialist ethics evaluates actions based on their outcomes.
