Question

which of the following should be the basis of ethical decision making in healthcare? * 2 points
personal morals
previous ways a situation has been handled
emotions and intuition
professional guiding principles

a patient has fallen. which signs and symptoms are the most serious? * 2 points
wrist aches
patient speech is slurred and has weakness on one side
patient has abrasions on his knees and one elbow
patient ankle is tender

Explanation:

For the first question: Ethical decision - making in healthcare should be based on professional guiding principles. Personal morals can vary among individuals, previous handling of a situation may not be ethical in all cases, and emotions/intuition are too subjective. Professional guiding principles (such as those in medical ethics codes) provide a more objective and consistent framework.
For the second question: Slurred speech and weakness on one side are serious signs as they can indicate a stroke (a life - threatening condition). Wrist aches, abrasions, and a tender ankle are more likely to be minor injuries.

Answer:

For the first question: professional guiding principles
For the second question: Patient speech is slurred and has weakness on one side