JKO JMESI - Ethical Decision Making

True or false: Utilitarianism is based on the premise that moral rightness (or wrongness) of a decision is whether it brings more good than other alternatives.

True or False: Natural rights pertain to moral obligations to the larger community.

True or False: Respect for autonomy is a norm that obliges us to respect the decisions (self determination) of adults who have decision making capacity.

What concept or approach focuses on factual investigation of current and actual moral conduct and beliefs?

A: Common morality
B: Professional morality
C: Non-normative ethics
D: Normative ethics

not b

What ethical philosophy/theory is based on the premise that there is an independent right or wrong, regardless of the consequences?

A: Utilitarianism
B: Natural Law
C: Deontology/Kantianism
D: Natural Rights

What ethical principle applies the moral obligation to act for the benefit of others?

A: Beneficence
B: Non-maleficence
C: Respect for autonomy
D: Justice

What principle obliges us to equitably distribute benefits, risks, costs, and resources?

A: Respect for autonomy
B: Beneficence
C: Justice
D: Non-maleficence

not A

Which one of the following is used to compare various alternatives against criteria (values or principles) in analyzing an ethical dilemma?

A: Decision matrix
B: Nash's 12 Questions
C: Hosmer's 10 Principles
D: Baylor's Seven-Step Model

Which one of the following should be used as a final check before implementation of a decision that is made to resolve an ethical dilemma?

A: Decision matrix
B: Hosmer's 10 Principles
C: Nash's 12 Questions
D: Baylor's Seven-Step Model

not c

Which step in ethical analysis involves determining the patients autonomy and ensuring the patient understands all information?

A: Developing and presenting options

B: Gathering facts of the case

C: Identifying all relevant decision makers

D: Deciding what ethical principles are the most relevant to the situation

Which step in moral reasoning involves providing compelling and sufficient moral reason that is consistent with an established moral principle?

A: Justifying
B: Analyzing
C: Choosing
D: Weighing

What concept refers to the set of universal norms that all ?morally serious persons share??

A: Normative ethics
B: Common morality
C: Natural law
D: Professional morality

What approach examines existing practices and particular cases, and then builds rules, principles, and theory?

A: Deontology
B: Deductive
C: Inductive
D: Rationalization

Which of the following is an effective tool to identify and weigh alternatives?

A: Baylor's Seven-Step Model

B: Alternative analysis

C: Risk assessment

D: Decision matrix

What sequence would be used in an inductive approach for ethical justification?

A: Rules-Principles-Judgments-Theories

B: Theories-Principles-Rules-Judgments

C: Principles-Theories-Rules-Judgments

D: Judgments-Rules-Principles-Theories

What sequence would be used in a deductive approach for ethical justification?

A: Rules-Principles-Judgments-Theories

B: Principles-Theories-Rules-Judgments

C: Judgments-Principles-Theories-Rules

D: Theories-Principles-Rules-Judgments

Which one of the following is a TRUE statement?

A: Utilitarianism is based on the premise that moral rightness of a decision is whether it brings more good than other alternatives

B: Respect for autonomy is a norm that obliges us to examine both risks and benefits for the individual

C: The principle of justice holds that there is an obligation not to inflict harm on others

D: Natural rights pertain to moral obligations to the larger community

What category of healthcare ethics would deal with the ethical dilemma of restricting healthcare services to the community?

A:Professional
B: Bioethical
C: Personal
D: Organizational

Which one of the following provides an overall framework to assist in resolving ethical dilemmas?

A: Nash's 12 Questions
B: Hosmer's 10 Principles
C: Baylor's Seven-Step Model
D: Decision matrix