Unit 3 Nursing Ethics

What are the four basic principles commonly accepted in healthcare ethics?

• Justice, Integrity, Compassion, Respect

• Autonomy, Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Justice

• Autonomy, Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Honesty

• Autonomy, Justice, Utilitarianism, Deontology

Which ethical theory focuses on determining right from wrong by focusing on outcomes?

• Divine Command Theory

• Virtue Ethics

• Utilitarianism

• Deontology

What is the main limitation of utilitarianism as an ethical framework?

• It does not consider individual rights

• It does not focus on outcomes

• It is too rigid and inflexible

• It is not based on moral rules

Who is often associated with the ethical theory of deontology?

• Aristotle

• Immanuel Kant

• Socrates

• John Stuart Mill

What does deontology focus on when judging actions?

• Moral rules

• Outcomes

• Intentions

• Consequences

According to deontology, what should people follow to determine right from wrong?

• Universal moral laws

• Personal beliefs

• Cultural norms

• Social expectations

What is the main strength of deontology as an ethical theory?

• It considers individual rights

• It is based on moral rules

• It focuses on outcomes

• It avoids subjectivity and uncertainty

What is the main weakness of deontology as an ethical framework?

• It does not consider individual rights

• It is too rigid and inflexible

• It does not focus on outcomes

• It is not based on moral rules

According to Kant, what must all humans be seen as?

• Inherently intelligent and capable

• Inherently evil and selfish

• Inherently weak and vulnerable

• Inherently worthy of respect and dignity

What does Kant argue all morality must stem from?

• Universal moral laws

• Personal beliefs

• Cultural norms

• Consequences such as pain or pleasure