HEALTH ETHICS PREFINAL EXAM

The document is a pre-final exam for health ethics, consisting of multiple-choice questions and open-ended prompts related to ethical principles in nursing. It covers topics such as ethical dilemmas, nursing values, informed consent, and accountability in nursing practice. Additionally, it includes questions about a film titled 'The Good Nurse' and its connection to health ethics.

Uploaded by

Jose Gene Irvin Bello

We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.

Available Formats

Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

0% found this document useful (0 votes)

7 views

HEALTH ETHICS PREFINAL EXAM

Uploaded by

Jose Gene Irvin Bello

We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.

Available Formats

Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

You are on page 1/ 3

HEALTH ETHICS PREFINAL EXAM

Please write the letter of your choice on the space provided before each item. Strictly no
erasures or superimposition is allowed. Two points each.

______1. What is an ethical dilemma?

A. an issue caused by not following guidelines B. conflict between what's
right and what's wrong
C. same as a professional dilemma D. moral conflict between
values
______2. is the concept that describe the beliefs of an individual or culture.
A. Values B. Attitude C. Behavior
D. Personality
______3. Which of these is a factor that affects ethical and unethical behavior?
A. Ethical dilemma B. Diversity C. Open communication D.
Teamwork
______4. Ethics is said to ______.
A. give us clear answers as to what is right B. Give us clear answers as to what is
wrong
C. encourage us to explore different perspectives D. All of the above
______5. Nurses should ______.
A. ignore their personal values when acting in a professional role
B. uphold professional values but be aware of personal values
C. be aware of professional values and always act on personal values
______6. Beneficence is concerned with ______.
A. doing good B. avoiding harm C. respecting people D.
giving care to patients
______7. Autonomy is concerned with ______.
A. respecting people’s right to be self-determining B. stopping people making their own
decisions
C. making sure that people make the right decisions D. doing the right thing for the patient
______8. Justice is concerned with ______.
A. the law B. equality and fairness C. treating everyone the same
D. respecting the law of the land
______9. Non-maleficence is concerned with ______.
A. doing good B. not intervening C. not doing harm D.
doing professional care to the patient
______10. Ethical decision making frameworks ______.
A. give us the answers to ethical dilemmas
B. are all the same
C. provide us with different frameworks to help us identify key issues and arrive a plan of action with a
clear rationale
D. all of the above
______11. Which of the following is an example of applying the principle of justice in nursing practice?
A. Providing equal access to health care for all patients regardless of their social status
B. Providing individualized care for each patient according to their needs and preferences
C. Providing compassionate care for all patients regardless of their diagnosis or prognosis
D. Providing truthful information to all patients regardless of their ability to understand
______12. Nursing ethics is defined by:
A. Policy and procedures B. Moral principles and values C. Written rules D.
Standards of care
______13. A nurse has just received an order from a physician to administer a medication to a patient. The
nurse knows that this medication is contraindicated for the patient based on their medical history. What
should the nurse do?
A. Hold the medication and notify the physician of the contraindication
B. Administer the medication as ordered
C. Administer the medication at a lower dose.
D. Consult with another physician to confirm the order.
______14. Which of the following statement describing accountability in nursing?
A. Nurses are accountable for their nursing care and other actions
B. Nurses must be fair when they distribute care
C. Nurses they must accept all the professional and personal consequences that can occur as the result of
their actions.
D. The nurse must be faithful and true to their professional promises and responsibilities by providing high
quality, safe care in a competent manner.
______15. Which of the following terms state for the moral principles that dictate how a person will behave
themselves in nursing profession?
A. Nursing values B. Nursing ethics C. Nursing code of ethics
D. Nursing care
______16. Which of the following statement describe the Fidelity nursing ethical principles?
A. Nurses are accountable for their nursing care and other actions.
B. Nurses must be fair when they distribute care.
C. Nurses must not withhold the whole truth from clients even when it may lead to patient distress.
D. The nurse must be faithful and true to their professional promises and responsibilities by providing high
quality, safe care in a competent manner.

______17. Which organ is most donated?

A. Heart B. Lung C. Kidney
D. Liver
______18. How old do you have to be to register to become an organ donor?
A. 21 B.18 C.16
D. No age limit
______19. “Informed consent” implies all EXCEPT:
A. The patient has been provided with the pertinent details of his/her diagnosis, prognosis, and the options
for and risks of treatment.
B. The information has been provided according to what a reasonable person would be expected to
understand.
C. The discussion of the options, risks, and possible hazards has been documented.
D. There are witnesses to the discussion who also understands the discussion.
______20. Babuh Umaima’s psychologist discusses her problems with Umaima’s husband without her
permission.
Umaima’s psychologist has done which of the following;
A. Has violated confidentiality B. Has not violated confidentiality
C. Has violated informed consent D. Has lost his license

Enumeration. Write the answers on the numbers provided. No changing of answers, erasures, or
superimposition is allowed.

Give SEVEN tips for nurses to apply the ethical principles of nursing?
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.

Give THREE Common Ethical Situations for Nurse Managers and Nursing Ethics Examples
28.
29.
30.

FILM VIEWING: THE GOOD NURSE.

31. Who is the main character of the story?

32. What is her line of work?

33. What is the name of the hospital on which she worked?

34. What is the name of her new co worker and the killer in the movie?

35. What is the name of the drug dispensing machine on which the nurses get their medicines from?

36 and 37. What was the name of the two drugs that the killer used to spike the IV line on which he kills his
victims?

38. What health problem did the main character has in the story?

39. What did the main character do to make the killer confess to his crimes?

40. How many patients did the nurse killed onscreen?

41 – 50.
Explain briefly the connection between this movie and your subject on Health Ethics.
GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Prepared by: JOSE GENE IRVIN C. BELLO, RN