Personal values final exam compilation

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Paternalism

is a form of beneficence that may involve for example, withholding information from a person because of the belief that is in the person’s best interest not to know

Which theory of ethics emphasizes that morally right action is whatever action leads to maximum balance of good and evil?

consequential

A doctor tells a patient with newly diagnosed stage 4 terminal pancreatic cancer,” I am not aware of new treatments for your illness however, I have ideas about how I can help treat your symptoms and make you more comfortable” The doctor is practicing the ethical principle of

Beneficence

The nation’s organ transplant network is considering giving younger healthier people preference over older, sicker patients, for the best kidneys. Some complain that the new system would unfairly penalize middle-aged and elderly patients at a time when the overall population is getting older. This would be considered an ethical dilemma for what principle?

Justice

What describes the principle of doing good, demonstrating kindness, showing compassion and helping others

Beneficence

Which of the following is not an absolute exclusion criterion for organ donation according to the revised UAGA 2006

Neuromuscular disorder

Which of the following is not true according to the revised UAGA 2006?

Patients with documents of gifts and an advanced care directive do not have to put on support and are not presumed to be an organ donor.

Withholding or withdrawing treatment should be considered when

the patient is in a terminal condition and there is a reasonable expectation of imminent death.

Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act requires that “ “ the necessary medication for purpose of ending life.

patient’s physician administer

The instrument or legal document that describes those treatments an individual wishes or does not wish to receive should he or she become incapacitated and unable to communicate treatments decisions is referred to as a

living will

When there exists an element of uncertainty regarding a patient’s wishes in an emergency situation, should be resolved

in a way that favors preservation of life

Which of the following factors for determining the existence of clear and convincing evidence of a patient’s intention to reject the prolongation of life by artificial means is not correct?

Insignificance with which such statements were made

Which of the following is True?

Parents may refuse care for minors but cannot do so if the refusal endangers the child’d health

When a court declares a patient’s incompetent, it can appoint a (an “ “ for the patient

guardian

One of the purposes of an ethics committee is to

provide support and consultative services to families and caregivers