Which ethical principle considers action from the point of view of society's least fortunate people and results in equal and similar treatment of all people?
a. beneficence c. nonmaleficence
b. justice d. veracity
B
Justice is the principle of fairness requiring that all people be treated equally and that scarce resources be distributed on the basis of individual need.
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1. Fear of disfigurement. 2. Fear of death. 3. Stranger anxiety. 4. Fear of bodily injury.
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A) Chemical B) Generic C) Trade D) Brand
To engage the older adults who frequently attend a senior citizens' center in primary disease prevention, the nurse
a. immunizes those attending a weekly lun-cheon against the H1N1 virus. b. arranges for a colorectal cancer screening at the center. c. schedules a speaker to discuss cooking for diabetic patients. d. surveys the members to identify health issues of interest to them.
The federal agency of the public health system that is most involved with the health and welfare of United States citizens is the
a. Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services b. Department of Health and Human Services c. Public Health Service d. Secretary for Health