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nelaaney

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The AARC Code of Ethics holds professionals to which of following principles?
 
  1. Actively maintaining and improving one's competence
  2. Following sound scientific procedures and ethical principles in research
  3. Promoting disease prevention and wellness
  4. Respecting and protecting the rights of patients they treat
  a. 1, 2, 3, and 4
  b. 2 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 4 only

Question 2

In most professions, specific guidance in resolving ethical dilemmas is provided by which of the following?
 
  a. An ethical theory
  b. A code of ethics
  c. Civil statutes
  d. Criminal statutes



CAPTAINAMERICA

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The current code appears in Box 5-1.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Specific guidance in resolving ethical dilemmas is usually provided by a professional code of ethics. General approaches involve the use of ethical theories and principles to reach a decision.



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