Medical Ethics

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Which of the following is an ethical principle?

• a) Respect for persons

• b) Respect for animals

• c) Respect for property

• d) Respect for privacy

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What is an ethical behavior?

• Behavior that uphold moral principles and the professional standard.

• Being nice to a person in the workplace and always being cheerful.

• Acting and dressing appropriately in a work place.

• Having a good attitude and being a team player at all times.

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An example of utilitarianism might include

• providing Medicare for only those who need medical coverage.

• a duty to provide healthcare to all Americans.

• a legal ruling based on small portions of society.

• an organ for transplant going to the person needing it the most.

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Which is NOT the characteristic of a selfless among the following?

• Sacrificing personal wants/needs for someone else’s well-being.

• Helping others solely for recognition and/or rewards.

• Putting yourself at risk for someone else’s well-being.

• Not expecting reciprocity

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Empathy requires the ability to

• feel sorry for someone else.

• feel a sense of commitment to a person.

• understand the feelings of another person.

• have a distant and unemotional attitude toward the patient.

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The study of a branch of philosophy related to morals, moral principles, and moral judgments is called

• law

• practice acts

• utilitarianism

• ethics

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Which definition best describes utilitarianism?

• A legal ruling based on small portions of society.

• An ethical theory based on the principle of the greatest good for the greatest number.

• Based on moral entitlements by virtue of being human.

• A legal ruling based on the principle of good for individual.

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An example of utilitarianism might include

• providing Medicare for only those who need medical coverage.

• a duty to provide healthcare to all Americans.

• a legal ruling based on small portions of society.

• an organ for transplant going to the person needing it the most.

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Ethics covers the study of the nature of principles and morals.

• True

• False

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Ethics is said to ____

• Give us clear answers as to what is right

• Give us clear answers as to what is wrong

• Encourage us to explore different perspectives

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Justice is concerned with ______.

• The law

• Equality and fairness

• Our duty

• Our conscience

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What is recited by physicians during medical school graduations?

• Hippocratic oath

• The code of medical ethics

• The standard of care

• The scope of practice

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Which of the following is an example of a breach of patient confidentiality?

• Discussing a patient's case with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care.

• Obtaining informed consent from the patient before treatment.

• Sharing a patient's personal information on social media.

• Referring a patient to a specialist for further evaluation

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A rule that require health care professional to stay within the law in professional refers to

• legal requirement

• professional etiquette

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A good health care practice must consider ethical conduct, legal requirement and professional etiquette.

• True

• False

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Medical ethics is concerned with the obligations of the doctors and the hospital to the patient along with other health professionals and society.

• True

• False

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The following are core ethical behavioral skills, EXCEPT:

• obtaining informed consent.

• discussing resuscitation status.

• advanced care planning.

• breaking bad news through text.

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Fundamental principles of medical ethics are

• Beneficence and nonmaleficence.

• Beneficence, nonmaleficence and

  autonomy.

• Beneficence, nonmaleficence,

  autonomy, and justice.

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All persons have intrinsic and unconditional worth, and should have the power to make rational decisions and moral choices is related to

• Justice

• Autonomy

• Authority

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Basic rights and freedoms to which ALL humans are entitled

• Poverty

• Human Rights

• Education

• Womans Rights

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What are the main principles of medical ethics?

• autonomy, justice Beneficence, non maleficence

• autonomy, justice Benefit, maleficence

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Why medical ethics are important?

• They provide a framework to help medical professionals make judgement calls which are morally sound and right for the patient in question.

• They provide a framework to help medical professionals make judgement calls which are morally sound and difficult for the patient in question.

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What does autonomy mean?

• autonomy means that a patient has the limited decision-making responsibility for their own treatment.

• autonomy means that a patient has the ultimate decision-making responsibility for their own treatment.

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The principles and values that guide behavior.

• Ethics

• Laws

• Customs

• Habits

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Which of the following principles emphasizes the obligation of healthcare professionals to act in the best interest of the patient?

• Autonomy

• Beneficence

• Non-maleficence

• Justice

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Ethical choices are made based on moral principles and values while legal choices are made according to the law.

• True

• False

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In the context of medical ethics, what does the principle of "autonomy" primarily refer to?

• The right of healthcare professionals to make decisions for patients

• The right of patients to make informed decisions about their own healthcare

• The obligation to treat all patients equally

• The duty to avoid causing harm to patients

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The principles and values that guide behavior in the medical field.

• Medical Ethics

• Medical Procedures

• Medical History

• Medical Terminology

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A patient refuses a life-saving treatment due to personal beliefs. Which ethical principle is primarily at play in respecting this decision?

• Non-maleficence

• Autonomy

• Beneficence

• Justice

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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the principle of non-maleficence?

• A doctor prescribes a treatment that maximizes patient benefit

• A nurse respects a patient's decision to refuse medication

• A surgeon avoids a procedure that could cause harm

• A healthcare team ensures equal access to resources

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The process of obtaining consent from someone other than the patient when the patient is unable to provide consent.

• Proxy Consent

• Informed Consent

• Implied Consent

• Express Consent

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What is the primary ethical concern when conducting research involving human subjects?

• Autonomy of the researchers

• Informed consent and the protection of participants

• The potential for financial gain

• The speed of the research process

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In the context of medical ethics, the term "informed consent" refers to:

• Patients agreeing to treatment without understanding the risks

• Patients being fully informed about their treatment options and agreeing to them

• Healthcare providers making decisions on behalf of patients

• Patients consenting to participate in research without any information

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The principle of treating patients fairly and equitably.

• Justice

• Autonomy

• Beneficence

• Non-maleficence

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What is the role of ethics committees in healthcare organizations?

• To enforce hospital policies without input from staff

• To provide guidance on ethical issues and dilemmas in patient care

• To make final decisions on all patient care matters

• To oversee financial transactions within the organization

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Which of the following scenarios raises ethical concerns related to patient confidentiality?

• A doctor discussing a patient's case with authorized staff members

• A nurse sharing patient information on social media

• A healthcare provider obtaining consent before sharing information

• A patient requesting their medical records

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A type of advance directive that specifies what medical treatments a patient would like to receive or not receive.

• Living Will

• Health Care Proxy

• Do Not Resuscitate Order

• Durable Power of Attorney

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What should be done if unethical behavior is observed in a healthcare setting?

• Ignore it

• Report the behavior to the appropriate authorities

• Discuss it with the patient

• Keep it confidential

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How can healthcare providers maintain trust with their patients?

• By keeping their commitments

• By focusing on efficiency

• By reducing expenses

• By adhering to instructions

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The obligation to protect patient information.

• Hospice Care

• Negligence

• Confidentiality

• Medical Decision-Making Capacity

• Advance Directive

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What is essential when assessing a patient's mental capacity in healthcare?

• Quick judgment

• Thorough assessment

• Minimal evaluation

• Superficial observation

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What is the role of ethics committees in patient care?

• To provide financial advice

• To provide guidance on ethical issues and dilemmas

• To enforce hospital rules

• To manage patient records

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A document that outlines patients' rights to information, privacy, and autonomy.

• Standard Of Care

• Conflict Of Interest

• Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care

• Do Not Resuscitate Order

• Patients’ Bill Of Rights

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What is the primary purpose of patient confidentiality in healthcare?

• To protect patient privacy and personal information

• To allow healthcare providers to share information freely

• To ensure patients follow medical advice

• To reduce healthcare costs

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Which ethical principle is primarily concerned with ensuring fair distribution of healthcare resources?

• Autonomy

• Justice

• Beneficence

• Non-maleficence

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The principle of respect for an individual's right to make decisions about their own health and medical care.

• Autonomy

• Palliative Care

• Living Will

• Confidentiality

• Medical Futility

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In medical ethics, what does the principle of 'non-maleficence' emphasize?

• Doing good for the patient

• Respecting patient decisions

• Avoiding harm to the patient

• Ensuring justice in treatment

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Also known as a DNR, this is a medical order that instructs healthcare providers not to attempt resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest.

• Non-Maleficence

• Medical Futility

• Autonomy

• Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care

• Do Not Resuscitate Order

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The principle of acting in the patient's best interest.

• Medical Futility

• Negligence

• Autonomy

• Beneficence

• Proxy Consent

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A situation in which there are conflicting ethical principles, making it difficult to determine the right course of action.

• Ethics

• Medical Futility

• Ethical Dilemma

• Informed Consent

• Patients’ Bill Of Rights

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Medical care focused on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses.

• Palliative Care

• Ethical Dilemma

• Informed Refusal

• Autonomy

• Confidentiality

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A legal document that outlines a patient's medical wishes in the event they are unable to communicate them.

• Do Not Resuscitate Order

• Medical Ethics

• Autonomy

• Advance Directive

• Beneficence

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A patient's decision to refuse medical treatment after being informed of the risks and benefits.

• Negligence

• Informed Consent

• Conflict Of Interest

• Advance Directive

• Informed Refusal

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A situation in which a healthcare provider's personal interests conflict with their duty to the patient.

• Medical Ethics

• Informed Consent

• Conflict Of Interest

• Confidentiality

• Medical Futility

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The level of care that a reasonable healthcare provider would provide under similar circumstances.

• Confidentiality

• HIPAA

• Medical Malpractice

• Standard Of Care

• Medical Futility

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An emancipated minor is a person under 18 years of age whose parents are financially and legally responsible for him or her.

• True

• False

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It is illegal for a healthcare worker to perform tasks outside his or her scope of practice.

• False

• True

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What is one example of a physical invasion of privacy?

• Wyman takes a picture of Bad Bunny in the Trauma Room.

• Reading someone's emails.

• Listening to a private phone conversation.

• Tracking someone's movements.

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Under what circumstances might doctors share information about patient confidences or health conditions without patient consent?

• When required by law.

• To inform family members.

• To sell information the patient's information.

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What is recited by physicians during medical school graduations?

• Hippocratic oath

• The code of medical ethics

• The standard of care

• The scope of practice

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Information that is held private between a physician and client is referred to as:

• privileged information

• informed consent

• reciprocity

• law of agency

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Which of the following is not one of the 3Ds of negligence?

• duty

• dereliction

• daring

• damages

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What does the government enact to keep society running smoothly?

• laws

• codes of ethics

• morals

• torts

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Informed consent implies that the client understands

• the proposed modes of treatment.

• all of the answers are correct

• the reasons the treatment is necessary.

• the risks involved in the proposed treatment.

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informed consent

• employer’s legal liability for acts performed by employees.

• client’s permission for a procedure or treatment.

• level of performance expected of a health care worker.

• duties determined by the job description, level of training, and qualifications.

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Match the following ethical principle with their definition.

• Respect one's freedom

• Do no harm

• Doing good

• Treat and provide care fairly

Autonomy

No Maleficence

Beneficence

Justice

• Autonomy

• No Maleficence

• Beneficence

• Justice

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Why Ethics is so important? Check all that apply.

• To help resolve disputes between family, patients, physicians, or other parties.

• To maintain a clear conscience.

• To maintain the respect of your patients.

• To maintain respectful relationships

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Ethical decision making frameworks provide us with different frameworks to help us identify key issues and arrive a plan of action with a clear rationale

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LO 2.1 Which definition most accurately describes applied ethics?

• The legal application of moral standards that concern benefiting the public

• The practical application of moral standards that are meant to benefit the patient

• The legal application of moral standards that benefit the patient

• The legal application of moral standards that are based on the sincerity of a person's beliefs

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LO 2.1 Laws are rules or required actions that are

• written by the people to control the actions of criminals.

• moral decisions about how the population should live.

• ethical considerations of the cultural beliefs of the population.

• prescribed by an authority and have a binding legal force.

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LO 2.2 The purpose of medical professional organizations is to

• define the laws of the profession.

• punish medical professionals for breaking the law.

• set ethical standards for practice within the profession.

• determine salaries and benefits for medical professionals.

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LO 2.2 Being legally responsible for harm of athlete or cause of injury

• Liability

• Tort

• Duty of Care

• Malfeasance

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LO 2.3 Failure to use reasonable care that an ordinary person would use

• Liability

• Negligence

• Duty of Care

• Malfeasance

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LO 2.4 Information that is held private between a physician and client is referred to as:

• privileged information

• informed consent

• reciprocity

• law of agency

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Why is medical confidentiality important in healthcare?

• Medical confidentiality is a barrier to efficient healthcare delivery and should be eliminated.

• Medical confidentiality is unnecessary in healthcare because patients' information should be shared openly.

• Medical confidentiality is not important in healthcare as it hinders communication between healthcare providers.

• Medical confidentiality is important in healthcare to protect patients' privacy and build trust.

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Explain the concept of patient autonomy in medical decision-making.

• Patient autonomy allows patients to make decisions without considering medical advice

• Patient autonomy in medical decision-making is the right of patients to make informed choices about their healthcare without external influence.

• Patient autonomy means doctors make all decisions for the patient

• Patient autonomy involves family members making decisions on behalf of the patient

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How can healthcare professionals ensure patient autonomy is respected?

• By providing clear information, involving patients in decision-making, respecting choices, and upholding their right to make informed decisions.

• By withholding information from patients

• By making decisions without patient input

• By ignoring patient preferences

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the sharing of information about a client only with those people who are directly involved in that persons care is termed:

• confidentiality

• informed consent

• malpractice

• autonomy

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Once granted, a health care practitioner's license cannot be revoked

• True

• False

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All persons have intrinsic and unconditional worth, and should have the power to make rational decisions and moral choices is related to

• Justice

• Autonomy

• Authority

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Which of the following is an example of a breach of the code of conduct?

• a) Providing a patient with accurate information about their diagnosis and treatment options

• b) Accepting a bribe in exchange for providing a patient with treatment

• c) Treating a patient based on their race or religion

• d) Refusing to provide treatment to a patient based on their ability to pay

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What is the purpose of a code of conduct?

• a) To outline the ethical principles that guide professional behavior

• b) To provide guidance on how to bill patients for services

• c) To determine which services a healthcare provider can offer

• d) To establish a provider's legal obligations

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What is the primary difference between active and passive euthanasia?

• A) Active euthanasia is performed by a healthcare provider, while passive euthanasia is performed by the patient

• B) Active euthanasia involves taking an action to end the patient's life, while passive euthanasia involves withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment

• C) There is no difference between these two terms

• D)Passive euthanasia is performed by a healthcare provider, while Active euthanasia is performed by the patient

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What are FOUR (4) pillars of medical ethics?

• Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Justice

• Autonomy, Do no harm, Beneficence, Fairness

• Freedom, Do no harm, Doing good, Justice

• Autonomy, Benefits, Non-maleficence, Justice

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What is AUTONOMY?

• Doctors decide everything for the patient.

• Giving patients the freedom to choose freely at all times.

• Giving the patient the freedom to choose freely, where they are able.

• Let the patient decide everything.