Understanding Ethical Principles in Health Care Decision-Making

What is the definition of the ethical principle of nonmaleficence? A)lt encompasses the duty to promote good. B)It is related to preserving a person's right to self-determination. D)It is related to establishing a trusting relationship between health professional and client. Why does organ transplantation raise ethical concerns? B)It is a recognized medical intervention. C)lt is only considered when all other options have been exhausted. D)There are more donor organs available than recipients. Which ethical principle recognizes the right of an individual to make independent decisions without coercion? A)Beneficence C)Fidelity D)Justice

What is considered the most rigid ethical theory? B)Divine command ethics C)Virtue ethics D)Teleological theory What are the two categories of medical assistance in dying (MAID)? IA! : ‘ =.\ B)Voluntary euthanasia and clinical-assisted C)Assisted suicide and self-administered D)Voluntary and passive assisted suicide

Which of the following levels of care provides comfort and supportive measures only for a resident at the end-of-life in a long-term care home? A)Level 1 B)Level 2 C)Level 3 m In which of the following ethical theories is a moral and honest action taken, regardless of the outcome? A)Divine command ethics C)Teleological theory D)Virtue ethics Ethics is the study of: B)moral obligations of health professionals. C)philosophy. D)laws related to health care.

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Which type of justice relates to acting in a fair and impartial manner? A)Distributive ) B)Compensatory | ! D)Paternalistic Which of the following describes the concept of morality? A)A person's obligations in response to another's claims on him or her B)The freedom to make one's own decisions D)A code of conduct put forward by a group to guide behaviour Which of the following ethical theories looks at the ethical character of the person making a decision, rather than at their reasoning? A)Divine command ethics B)Teleological theory D)Deontological theory

Which of the following situations represents a violation of a professional boundary? B)A nursing unit receiving a qgift after the patient has left C)A physiotherapist becoming running partners with a former client D)A physician referring care of his sister-in-law to a colleague Why is beneficence an important ethical theory in health care? A)lt forms the basis for charters of human rights. B)It allows decisions to be guided by rules set out by a higher power. D)It prevents a client from having self-determination. What is compassionate interference? A)Consulting with family members about treatment B)Administering analgesia even if the client has not asked for it C)Withdrawal of life-prolonging treatment D)Imposing treatment deemed to be in the client's best interest against his or her will

Which of the following is an ethical issue brought about by genetic testing? A)lt allows an individual to make informed decisions about his or her health. C)lt allows potential parents to make informed decisions about having children. D)It allows for scheduling of a suitable hospital for birth if a child is likely to need support. Are health care practitioners obliged to actively participate in medical assistance in dying (MAID)? A)Yes, based on legal requirements. B)No, based on divine command ethics. C)Yes, based on duty to care. Name the form of palliative care that is provided in a facility especially designed for patients in the latter stages of a terminal illness? m B)Hostel C)Lodge D)Sanatorium

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Which of the following end-of-life issues raises an ethical dilemma? A)Maintaining quality of life B)Adopting a palliative model of care C)Following an advance directive Are health care providers obliged to perform abortions? A)Yes, based on duty to care. B)No, based on divine command ethics. C)Yes, based on legal requirements. Which ethical principle requires health care providers to adhere to their professional codes of ethics and practice their skills competently? A)Beneficence B)Justice D)Autonomy

Chapter 10 What percentage of people with mental health issues do not seek help because they are afraid of being stigmatized? A)20% B)40% D)80% How many Canadians are estimated to be designated caregivers of an aging love one? A)One half B)Two thirds C)One tenth D)One third Which of the following are challenges facing health care services for people with mental illness? p)underfunding and a lack o srategic larning B)Underfunding and an increase in graduating nurses C)A lack of strategic planning and high immigration rates D)A lack of strategic planning and an increase in general practitioners

Which of the following is identified as a significant barrier to a national electronic health record (EHR) system? A)The public does not trust that privacy can be maintained. B)There is not sufficient government funding to implement the system. SLEE U E NS R G O ER G IVACRE @ o X Tel s Kol iy [l D)There is not uniform vocabulary of technical language. Which of the following groups are most frequently affected by mental illness? A)Lower income and younger Canadians B)Women and older Canadians C)Lower income and older Canadians D)Women and younger Canadians When using an electronic health management system, who is able to access a patient's health information? A)C titi ithi e B)AIll health care providers within the care facility C)Only the patient’'s doctor and specialists D)Only the patient's doctor

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What is the most common urgent surgical procedure performed in Canada? A)Cataract surgery B)Knee replacement C)Hip fracture repai D)Cardiovascular surgery Name a business strategy being implemented in health care setting to contain costs. Which of the following is a negative effect that the aging population is having on Canadian health care? A)An excess supply of long-term care beds B)More care is provided at home D)More physicians specializing in gerontology

What appears to be the best way to manage health care delivery for Indigenous people? B)Management by the federal government C)Management by the provincial or territorial government D)Management by a board of Indigenous members from across the country What is the main goal of Reaching Home: Canada's Homeless Strategy? A)Eliminate homelessness in Canada by 2050. B)Dictate the usage of funds in each community:. D)Address the underlying causes of homelessness in Canada. Which of the following is an action that has been taken to manage the opioid crisis? B)Health care access costs reduced. C)National pharmacare program created. D)Safe consumption sites reduced.

Approximately what percentage of the Canadian workforce reports some form of mental iliness that interrupts their ability to work? A)One tenth C)One third D)One half Which report addresses the impact that residential schools had and continue to have on Indigenous peoples? A)Indigenous and Northern Affairs Report B)Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action C)Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Calls to Action D)Report on the Indian Act of Canada Does Canada have a universal pharmacare program? A)Yes, the universal pharmacare program pays for all medically necessary medications. C)Yes, the universal pharmacare program pays for all prescription medications. D)No; however, the federal government ensures coverage for anyone without private drug insurance.

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Which of the following is one of the calls to action in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada report? S B)Increase the gaps in health outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. C)Provide funding for long-term care facilities in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. D)Require all students in medical and nursing schools in Canada to take a course dealing with Aboriginal health issues. What is the most likely outcome for an individual attempting to access a patient chart for which they do not have clearance? A)Reprimand B)Termination C)Probation D)Counselling

What is the greatest challenge in obtaining health care for those living in more remote communities? B)Access and portability C)Stigma and universality D)Stigma and portability Does Canada have a national strategy for caring for older citizens? A)Yes; the ELDERS Act C)Yes; the Canadian Long Term Care Strategy Q. Search D)No; an effective strategy exists at the provincial and territorial level Name a challenge facing home care services. B)Increased availability of long-term beds. C)Increased availability of beds for respite care. D)Services have not kept pace with demand.

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