NHI Professional Ethics 3

Question 1

In healthcare, 'justice' as an ethical principle primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

Fair and equal treatment of all patients

Answer

Justice in healthcare ethics means treating all patients fairly and equitably regardless of background.

Question 2

A patient revokes their consent in the middle of a procedure. The healthcare professional should:

Accepted Answer

Stop the procedure and honor the patient's decision

Answer

Patients have the right to withdraw consent at any time, and this decision must be respected.

Question 3

Which document outlines a patient's healthcare wishes if they become unable to communicate?

Accepted Answer

Advance directive

Answer

An advance directive specifies a patient's healthcare preferences and designates decision-makers in case of incapacity.

Question 4

A healthcare professional feels their personal beliefs conflict with a patient's requested treatment. The ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide care objectively or arrange for another provider

Answer

Healthcare professionals must set aside personal beliefs or ensure the patient's care is transferred to another qualified provider.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a professional code of ethics in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

To guide professional behavior and decision-making

Answer

A professional code of ethics provides a framework of standards to guide conduct and ethical decision-making.

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