What are the two major sources of law in Australia's legal system?
A.
Natural Law and Positive Law
B.
Common Law and Parliamentary or Statute law (Legislation)
C.
Criminal Law and Civil Law
D.
Family Law and Federal Law
2.
If a nurse or midwife was negligent in the course of their professional practice and a patient suffered harm as a result, what would need to be present to warrant the nurse or midwife being charged with criminal negligence as distinct from civil negligence?
A.
Intent to cause harm
B.
The presence of informed consent
C.
A high degree of recklessness
D.
All of the above
E.
A and C only
3.
In a claim alleging a civil wrong, what is the general outcome that a person would be asking the court to determine?
A.
Monetary compensation
B.
A change in legislation
C.
A prison sentence
D.
Community Service
4.
If a person is charged with a criminal offence, what are the alternative outcomes that may occur?
A.
Fines and Bonds
B.
Community Service Orders, Periodic Detention and Home Detention
C.
Imprisonment
D.
All of the above
5.
Which of the following is not an element of a valid consent
A.
That any consent is given although the patient does not completely understand
B.
That any consent given is freely and voluntarily given
C.
That any consent given is properly informed
D.
That the person giving consent has the legal capacity to give it
6.
In what circumstances does a person have the right to refuse consent?
A.
If they have an advance directive that states it
B.
In life-prolonging treatment
C.
On religious grounds
D.
All of the above
7.
The view that ethical decision-making and problem-solving are best undertaken by appealing to sound moral principles
A.
Ethical Principlism
B.
Moral Justification
C.
Moral Obligations
D.
Ethical Theory
8.
Providing the strongest moral reasons, with evidence, behind a moral decision or action
A.
Ethical Principlism
B.
Moral Justification
C.
Moral Obligations
D.
Ethical Theory
9.
General standards of conduct that make up an ethical system
A.
Ethical Principles
B.
Moral Obligations
C.
Ethical Theory
D.
Public Opinion
10.
A notion that is strongly related to the notion of 'moral duty'
A.
Non-Maleficence
B.
Ethic of care
C.
Moral Obligations
D.
Moral Rights
11.
Obligation not to injure or harm others - above all, do no harm
A.
Non-Maleficence
B.
Beneficence
C.
Moral duties
D.
Ethic of Care
12.
A document that sets out a conventionalised set of moral rules and / or expectations devised for the purposes of guiding ethical professional conduct.
A.
Legislation
B.
Code of Ethics
C.
Employment Agreement
D.
Duty of Care
13.
Helps people to describe the moral world, devise meaningful moral standards and ideals, distinguish ethical issues from other sorts of issues, and provide a systematic justification of the actual practice of morality.
A.
Ethical Theory
B.
Moral Theory
C.
Moral Justification
D.
A and B only
14.
The examination of all kinds of ethical and bioethical issues from the perspective of nursing theory and practice, which in turn rest on the agreed core concepts of nursing.
A.
Bioethics
B.
Ethic of care
C.
Nursing Ethics
D.
Moral Duties
15.
The view of the majority
A.
Public Opinion
B.
Ethical Principlism
C.
Tradition and custom
D.
Moral Rights
16.
The moral foundation, essence, ideal and imperative of nursing
A.
Nursing Practice
B.
Nursing Ethics
C.
Ethic of Care
D.
Ethical Theory
17.
An action which a person is bound, for moral reasons, to perform
A.
Moral Policy
B.
Moral Duties
C.
Moral Justification
D.
Moral Rights
18.
Positive obligation to literally act for the benefit of others - above all, do good
A.
Ethical Theory
B.
Beneficence
C.
Moral Obligations
D.
Non-Maleficence
19.
Claims about some special entitlement or interest which ought for moral reasons, to be protected
A.
Moral Policy
B.
Moral Obligations
C.
Moral Rights
D.
Moral Duties
20.
Provides a framework within which agents can reflect on the acceptability of actions and can evaluate moral judgments and character
A.
Moral Fanaticism
B.
Moral Theory
C.
Moral Obligations
D.
Moral Rights
21.
An identified problem that has the potential to help or harm others or ourselves
A.
Teleology
B.
Ethics
C.
Moral Issue
D.
Deductive Reasoning
22.
This ethical theory, provides that Duty is the basis of all moral action. Some acts are obligatory (duty-bound) regardless of their consequences.
A.
Autonomy
B.
Teleology
C.
Virtue Ethics
D.
Deontology
23.
The systematic study of the moral dimensions - including moral vision, decisions, conduct and policies - of the life sciences and health care, employing a variety of ethical methodologies in an interdisciplinary setting
A.
Moral Theory
B.
Virtue Ethics
C.
Bioethics
D.
Meta-Ethics
24.
Actions can be judged right and/or good only on the basis of the consequences they produce
A.
Normative Ethics
B.
Deontology
C.
Teleology
D.
Virtue Ethics
25.
To maintain style and decorum, with behaviour being guided by the unreflective and arbitrary requirements of custom and convention
A.
Social Desirability
B.
Etiquette
C.
Nursing Ethics
D.
Utilitarianism
26.
Which ethical principle believes that people are free to choose and entitled to act on their preferences provided their decisions and actions do no stand to violate, or impinge on, the significant moral interests of others.
A.
Autonomy
B.
Beneficence
C.
Non-maleficence
D.
Justice
27.
A set of conscious and unconscious ideas, lacking a back up of evidence
A.
Etiquette
B.
Ideology
C.
Morality
D.
Justice
28.
The following are all forms of it (1) fairness and impartiality (equity) (2) equal distribution of benefits and burdens (distributive and redistributive) (3) reconciliation and reparation (restorative)
A.
Moral Theory
B.
Justice
C.
Moral Rights
D.
Utilitarianism
29.
A generic term that is used for referring to various ways of thinking about, understanding and examining how best to live a 'moral life'
A.
Deontology
B.
Ethics
C.
Virtue Ethics
D.
Duty of Care
30.
The command or order of a sovereign backed by a threat or sanction
A.
Contract
B.
Moral Duties
C.
Administration
D.
Law
31.
What is the word that means the good quality in people, especially in their character and behaviour?
A.
Virtue
B.
Etiquette
C.
Moral Duty
D.
Moral Right
32.
What word means having several or many different approaches or features?
A.
Virtue
B.
Pluralistic
C.
Optimistic
D.
Moral Duties
33.
What is the word that means answerable to someone for something - being prepared to provide an explanation for something one has done or has not done?
A.
Duty
B.
Purpose
C.
Accountable
D.
Competent
34.
What is the medical ethics principle that means "first, do no harm?"
A.
Virtue
B.
Pluralistic
C.
Accountable
D.
Non-Maleficence
35.
What is the concept that what is right or wrong for one person, is right or wrong for all people in all places at all times?
A.
Deontology
B.
Teleology
C.
Universality
D.
Veracity
36.
What is the term that refers to an internal gut feeling as to the right way to act in a particular situation?
A.
Responsiveness
B.
Intuition
C.
Knowledge Translation
D.
Practical / Applied Ethics
37.
What is the principle of medical ethics that means a competent person has the right to make decisions about what happens to his/her body?
A.
Accountability
B.
Authority
C.
Advocacy
D.
Autonomy
38.
What term refers to fairness with respect to the distribution of medical resources?
A.
Equity
B.
Social Inclusion
C.
Justice
D.
Veracity
39.
What is the term for someone who informs people in authority or the public that an individual or an organization is doing something unethical or illegal?
A.
Advocate
B.
Whistle Blower
C.
Virtuous Person
D.
Informant
40.
What is the term that means a search for well-founded rules that can serve as the basis for making moral decisions?
A.
Deontology
B.
Principlism
C.
Universalism
D.
Utilitarianism
41.
What word means the nurse has an understanding and concern for another person's distress?
A.
Intuition
B.
Compassion
C.
Ethic of Care
D.
Advocate
42.
What term means using ethical principles as the basis for making moral decisions?
A.
Universalism
B.
Paternalism
C.
Principlism
D.
Ethical Theory
43.
What term means a general, but not necessarily a unanimous, agreement on something?
A.
Complementarity
B.
Collaboration
C.
Collection
D.
Consensus
44.
What is the term that refers to a treatment that is normally used to help someone but may also have an unintended negative effect?
A.
Non-Maleficence
B.
Double Effect
C.
Universality
D.
Paternalism
45.
What is the study of morality - a careful and systematic reflection on moral decisions and behaviours?
A.
Ethics
B.
Universality
C.
Deontology
D.
Consequentialism
46.
What principle states that the health care professional must act in the best interest of the client?
A.
Autonomy
B.
Beneficence
C.
Non-Maleficence
D.
Justice
47.
What term means considering arguments for and against a particular action and making a decision as to which alternative is best in this circumstance?
A.
Rational
B.
Consensus
C.
Double Effect
D.
Compassion
48.
A person who exposes misconduct, alleged dishonest or illegal activity occurring in an organization
A.
A whistle blower
B.
Endorsement
C.
Notation
D.
Reprimand
49.
On registration acknowledges the person has additional qualifications or expertise in a particular area
A.
CPD
B.
Reprimand
C.
Notation
D.
Endorsement
50.
Records a limitation on the practice of the registrant.
A.
Professional Misconduct
B.
Unprofessional conduct
C.
Notation
D.
Reprimand
51.
A formal rebuke in relation to a registrants conduct or behaviour.
A.
Notation
B.
Reprimand
C.
Unprofessional conduct
D.
Professional misconduct
52.
Conduct at variance with or contrary to professional standards or ethics; not befitting members of a profession, as language, behaviour, or conduct.
A.
Unprofessional conduct
B.
Professional misconduct
C.
CPD
D.
Incompetence
53.
Behaviour that is not considered acceptable or worthy by a profession.
A.
Unprofessional conduct
B.
Professional misconduct
C.
CPD
D.
Incompetence
54.
CPD stands for:
A.
Case Point Decision
B.
Continuing Practice Development
C.
Continuing Professional Development
D.
Case Practice Decision
55.
Lacking qualification or ability; incapable.
A.
Incompetence
B.
Reckless
C.
Intention
D.
Regulation
56.
Utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless.
A.
Professional Misconduct
B.
Incompetent
C.
Fit to practice
D.
Reckless
57.
Purpose or attitude toward the effect of one's actions or conduct.
A.
Regulation
B.
Fit to practice
C.
Intention
D.
Mandatory reporting
58.
A legal rule, or other order prescribed by authority.
A.
Intention
B.
Regulation
C.
Ethical Principle
D.
Reprimand
59.
Boundary violation involving conduct which is seductive, sexually demeaning or harassing and is sexual in nature.
A.
Sexual Misconduct
B.
Mandatory Reporting
C.
Incompetence
D.
Autonomy
60.
The nurse has the skills, knowledge and character to practise their profession safely and effectively.
A.
Competence
B.
Intention
C.
Fit to practice
D.
Duty of Care
61.
Mandatory duty imposed on nurses to report/notify AHPRA of other nurses.
A.
Regulation
B.
Mandatory Reporting
C.
Intention
D.
Authority
62.
Which of the following is a Commonwealth Law?
A.
Health Practitioner Regulation Act
B.
Mental Health Act
C.
Health Insurance Act
D.
All of the above
E.
A and C only
63.
It is possible to have a civil law action and a criminal law action arising out of one action
A.
True
B.
False
64.
In Australia, what is the process of planning for future health and personal care whereby the person's values, beliefs and preferences are made known so they can guide decision-making at a future time when that person cannot make or communicate his or her decisions
A.
Withdrawal of Treatment
B.
Advanced Care Planning
C.
Advance Directives
D.
Living wills
65.
Also called a 'living will', what is the formal recording of an 'advance care plan' called?
A.
Moral fanaticism
B.
Advanced Care Planning
C.
Advance Directive
D.
Moral complacency
66.
One criterion that is commonly used to justify non-treatment is generally used to refer to medical treatment that 'fails to achieve the goals of medicine' insofar as it offers no discernible medical benefit to the patient. This is called...
A.
Not for Treatment
B.
Ward measures
C.
Palliative care
D.
Medical futility
67.
Taking a highly strategic approach to framing a public policy whereby emphasis is placed on 'adherence to principle above instrumental rationality as a way of advocating for or against policies'
A.
Morality Policy
B.
Doctrine of Double Effect
C.
The conservative Position
D.
The liberal position
68.
View situations as they might or ought to be, as opposed to how they are. Idealist Notion with strong moral overtones. eg. UN Declaration of Human Rights
