The Two Basic Ethical Principles Underlying the Provision of Health

question 5

Multiple Choice

The two basic ethical principles underlying the provision of health care are

• A) beneficence and nonmaleficence.
• B) veracity and beneficence.
• C) fidelity and nonmaleficence.
• D) veracity and fidelity.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The wages and related benefits for employees directly involved in the production of goods or services, considered a variable cost as it typically changes with production levels.

Indirect Labor

Labor costs associated with employees that cannot be directly traced to the production of goods or services, such as maintenance and supervision.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, including utilities, maintenance, and factory supplies, that cannot be directly traced back to a product.

Raw Materials

Unprocessed or minimally processed materials that are used as inputs in manufacturing and production processes.