What ethical principle can be used to justify the pain that might ...

[melina_rosy]

What ethical principle can be used to justify the pain that might occur in drawing blood from a patient for a diagnostic test?
 
  a. Nonmaleficence
  b. Benevolent deception
  c. Do no harm
  d. Double effect

Question 2

What ethical issue has recently become a significant concern for respiratory therapists and all health care providers due to a congressional act?
 
  a. Patient's right to privacy
  b. Patient's right to care
  c. Patient's right to consultation
  d. Patient's right to refuse treatment

[gcook]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The double effect brings us to the essence of the definition of the word dilemma.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The new century has brought one particular challenge, although not new to health care or to res-piratory therapists: a heightened awareness of the patient's right to privacy.

[melina_rosy]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[patma1981]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it