Author Question: An example of veracity is: a. being first in line c. having a great deal to do b. volunteering ... (Read 88 times)

michelleunicorn · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

An example of veracity is:

a. being first in line c. having a great deal to do
b. volunteering to work overtime d. admitting mistakes promptly

Question 2

The duty to do good to others and maintain a balance between those items that may cause harm and those that may cause good is called:

a. fidelity c. beneficence
b. nonmaleficence d. veracity

mathjasmine · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Veracity is an ethical principle that concerns telling the truth. Admitting to mistakes promptly and offering to do whatever is necessary to correct them is an example of veracity. Being first in line, volunteering to work overtime, and having a great deal to do are related to time management and organization, but are not necessarily concerned with telling the truth.

Answer to Question 2

C
The ethical principle of beneficence concerns the duty to do good to others and to maintain a balance between benefits and harms. Examples of this principle would be to provide all patients with caring attention and to treat everyone with respect and courtesy. Nonmaleficence concerns the principle of doing no harm. Veracity deals with the obligation to tell the truth.