Question

exam : dementia care: ethical considerations

1. true or false: if a person has had a diagnosis of dementia that means they are unable to make decisions regarding their care.

○ true
○ false

1. what is the name of the principle of ethics that means to do no harm?

○ autonomy
○ beneficence
○ non - maleficence
○ justice

1. which principle of ethics refers to treating equal cases equally?

○ autonomy
○ beneficence
○ non - maleficence
○ justice

Explanation:

Question 1

A dementia diagnosis doesn't mean a person can never make care - related decisions. Decision - making ability can vary by situation and the stage of dementia. Some people with dementia can still make decisions about their care in certain circumstances.

• Autonomy is about self - determination.
• Beneficence is doing good.
• Non - maleficence is the principle that requires one to do no harm.
• Justice is about fairness in distribution.

So the principle of doing no harm is non - maleficence.

• Autonomy is self - rule.
• Beneficence is doing good.
• Non - maleficence is not doing harm.
• Justice is the ethical principle that involves treating equal cases equally (fair distribution and equal treatment).

Answer:

FALSE

Question 2