NEBC review course exam questions &
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Act utilitarianism - ANSWERSTeleological. It provides the greatest amount of happiness for the
greatest number of people.
Res judicata - ANSWERSThe thing has been decided. A final judgment of a competent court is
conclusive upon the parties in any subsequent litigation involving the same cause of action.
Consequential - ANSWERSEthical theory. The focus is a scientific and objective data guidance to
ethical decision making process.
Deontology - ANSWERSEthical theory. The focus is a centered on the rules that govern a
situation.
Libertarianism - ANSWERSEthical theory. Egoism. The focus is on the individual. Position six a
solution that is the best for that person. Individuals that have a right to make decisions.
Humanitarianism - ANSWERSconcern for human welfare, especially as manifested through
philanthropy. ethical theory. Focus is the distribution of a benefit and burden in society. Concept
of a fair opportunities, basic needs, and that individual needs are emphasized.
Halo effect - ANSWERSIt is a type of cognitive bias aware about our perception of someone as a
positively influenced by our opinions of that person's other related or traits. An example of a
halo fact
Horn effect - ANSWERSIf our first impression about a person is negative, we tend to ignore his
positive characteristics and concentrate only on the -ones.
, Recency error - ANSWERSthe tendency of the evaluator to base judgments on the subordinate's
most recent performance because it is the most easily recalled
Wagner act - ANSWERSThe national labor relations act. The law was enacted in 1935 and is the
primary law governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector.
Leniency error - ANSWERSA type of a rating mistake in which the rating are consistently overly
positive, particularly regarding the performance or ability of the participant.
Taft Hartley act - ANSWERSThe law prohibit certain union practices and requires that they
disclose their financial and political activities. Act of 1947.
Projected annual patient days - ANSWERSAverage daily census x 365 days per year
Stare decisis - ANSWERSTo stand by that which is decided. The principle that the precedent
decisions are to be followed by the court. To abide or adhere to decided cases. A general
maximum when a point has been settled by decision, if there is a precedent which is not
afterwords to be deported from.
Respondeat superior - ANSWERSLet the master speak. Vicarious liability. Borrowed servant
doctrine. Captain of the ship rule. Holds an employer or a principal legally responsible for the
wrongful act of an employee or agent if such act occur within the scope of the employment or
agency.
Res ipsa loquitor - ANSWERSThe thing speaks for itself. Implication of negligence by the
circumstances surrounding the injury.
answers
Act utilitarianism - ANSWERSTeleological. It provides the greatest amount of happiness for the
greatest number of people.
Res judicata - ANSWERSThe thing has been decided. A final judgment of a competent court is
conclusive upon the parties in any subsequent litigation involving the same cause of action.
Consequential - ANSWERSEthical theory. The focus is a scientific and objective data guidance to
ethical decision making process.
Deontology - ANSWERSEthical theory. The focus is a centered on the rules that govern a
situation.
Libertarianism - ANSWERSEthical theory. Egoism. The focus is on the individual. Position six a
solution that is the best for that person. Individuals that have a right to make decisions.
Humanitarianism - ANSWERSconcern for human welfare, especially as manifested through
philanthropy. ethical theory. Focus is the distribution of a benefit and burden in society. Concept
of a fair opportunities, basic needs, and that individual needs are emphasized.
Halo effect - ANSWERSIt is a type of cognitive bias aware about our perception of someone as a
positively influenced by our opinions of that person's other related or traits. An example of a
halo fact
Horn effect - ANSWERSIf our first impression about a person is negative, we tend to ignore his
positive characteristics and concentrate only on the -ones.
, Recency error - ANSWERSthe tendency of the evaluator to base judgments on the subordinate's
most recent performance because it is the most easily recalled
Wagner act - ANSWERSThe national labor relations act. The law was enacted in 1935 and is the
primary law governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector.
Leniency error - ANSWERSA type of a rating mistake in which the rating are consistently overly
positive, particularly regarding the performance or ability of the participant.
Taft Hartley act - ANSWERSThe law prohibit certain union practices and requires that they
disclose their financial and political activities. Act of 1947.
Projected annual patient days - ANSWERSAverage daily census x 365 days per year
Stare decisis - ANSWERSTo stand by that which is decided. The principle that the precedent
decisions are to be followed by the court. To abide or adhere to decided cases. A general
maximum when a point has been settled by decision, if there is a precedent which is not
afterwords to be deported from.
Respondeat superior - ANSWERSLet the master speak. Vicarious liability. Borrowed servant
doctrine. Captain of the ship rule. Holds an employer or a principal legally responsible for the
wrongful act of an employee or agent if such act occur within the scope of the employment or
agency.
Res ipsa loquitor - ANSWERSThe thing speaks for itself. Implication of negligence by the
circumstances surrounding the injury.
