Ethics Decision Making Quiz

1. Which of the following is not an ethical principle?

a) Nonmaleficence (avoiding harm)
b) Respect for the dignity of others
c) Duty to report

2. An ethical dilemma exists

a) When the provider acts in accordance with state law
b) When two or more ethical principles are in conflict
c) When the provider fails to renew their license to practice

3. The first step in the ethical decision-making process is

a) Choosing a course of action
b) Brainstorming all potential courses of action
c) Identifying and defining the problem

4. Duty to report child abuse and/or neglect is best classified as an example of

a) A legal problem
b) A clinical problem
c) An ethical problem

5. Which of the following is true about conflicts between ethics codes and the law?

a) All ethics codes require a member to follow the law when there is a conflict between ethics and the law
b) All ethics codes require a member to follow the ethics code when there is a conflict between ethics and the law
c) Some ethics codes require a member to follow the law while other ethics codes require a member to follow the ethics code