Patient Care Technician (PCT) AAH Practice Exam

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What is the term for knowing right and wrong?

  1. Morals

  2. Ethics

  3. Substandard care for a patient

  4. Malpractice

The correct answer is: Ethics

The term referring to the understanding of right and wrong is ethics. Ethics is a philosophical concept that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. In a healthcare context, ethics guides professionals in making decisions that respect the dignity and rights of patients, promote well-being, and address issues such as confidentiality and informed consent. While morals generally relate to personal beliefs about right and wrong behavior, ethics encompasses broader principles that may influence a professional approach to patient care. The other terms mentioned, such as substandard care and malpractice, refer to negative outcomes or violations of standard practices, rather than encompassing the broader understanding of right and wrong that ethics does. Therefore, ethics accurately describes the term being sought in the question.