Professional Standards Quiz

What is a code of conduct and why is it important?

• A) A set of rules outlining the responsibilities of individuals within an organization

• B) A document that lists the financial goals of a company

• C) A guideline for marketing strategies

• D) A manual for technical support

Why do different organizations have different sets of values?

• A) Because they operate in different industries

• B) Because they have different financial goals

• C) Because they have different customer bases

• D) Because they have different organizational cultures and missions

What are quality standards and why do we adhere to them in healthcare?

• A) Guidelines for financial reporting

• B) Benchmarks for maintaining high levels of service and care

• C) Rules for marketing and sales

• D) Standards for employee dress code

How do we maintain quality in healthcare?

• A) By reducing costs

• B) By implementing quality control tests and adhering to standards

• C) By increasing marketing efforts

• D) By hiring more staff

What is the purpose of carrying out a quality control test?

• A) To evaluate the financial performance of a company

• B) To ensure products or services meet specified quality standards

• C) To develop new marketing strategies

• D) To train new employees

What is an audit and why is it important?

• A) A review of financial statements to ensure accuracy

• B) A process to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance

• C) A method to increase sales

• D) A strategy for employee training

What are your responsibilities in relation to audits when you are on placement?

• A) To ignore the audit process

• B) To assist in the audit process and ensure compliance with standards

• C) To focus solely on your assigned tasks

• D) To develop new audit procedures

Who writes the codes of conduct?

• Professional bodies, government agencies, and employers

• Only professional bodies

• Only government agencies

• Only employers

What is the name of the oath that is often associated with professional codes of conduct in the medical field?

• The Socratic Oath

• The Hippocratic Oath

• The Platonic Oath

• The Aristotelian Oath

Which of the following is NOT a question to consider regarding professional codes of conduct?

• What is a code of conduct?

• Why are they important?

• How can they be enforced?

• Who created the Hippocratic Oath?