Final Exam Unit 1

What is the interdisciplinary nature of health sciences?

• Health sciences do not involve any social factors.

• The interdisciplinary nature of health sciences involves the integration of biology, medicine, psychology, sociology, and public health to address health issues holistically.

• Health sciences are solely based on traditional medicine.

• Health sciences only focus on physical health.

Why are ethical considerations important in health sciences?

• Ethics only apply to medical professionals, not researchers.

• Patient rights are secondary to research outcomes.

• Ethical considerations are crucial to protect patient rights, ensure trust, and guide responsible research practices.

• Ethical considerations are irrelevant to patient care.

List three professional responsibilities of health science practitioners.

• 1) Providing accurate diagnoses and treatment plans, 2) Maintaining patient confidentiality, 3) Engaging in continuous education.

• Prescribing medication without consultation

• Scheduling patient appointments only

• Conducting research on unrelated topics

What are Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)?

• PLOs are the financial costs associated with a program.

• Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are statements that define the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students should acquire by the end of an educational program.

• Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are mandatory exams for students.

• PLOs are the grades students receive at the end of a program.

How do PLOs align with core concepts in health sciences?

• PLOs are unrelated to ethical considerations in health sciences.

• PLOs emphasize memorization over critical thinking skills.

• PLOs focus solely on theoretical knowledge without practical application.

• PLOs align with core concepts in health sciences by ensuring essential skills and knowledge acquisition relevant to critical thinking, ethical practice, and evidence-based decision-making.

Describe an ethical dilemma that may arise in health sciences.

• Recommending unnecessary procedures to increase revenue.

• Ignoring patient consent for experimental treatments.

• Prioritizing hospital profits over patient care.

• Balancing patient autonomy with the duty to provide beneficial care.

What role does communication play in health science ethics?

• Communication is solely for marketing purposes in health science.

• Communication is irrelevant in health science ethics.

• Communication plays a critical role in ensuring informed consent, transparency, and trust in health science ethics.

• Communication only affects financial aspects of health science.

Identify a key principle of professional responsibility in health sciences.

• Professional competence

• Patient autonomy

• Confidentiality

• Informed consent

How can health science professionals ensure they adhere to ethical standards?

• By prioritizing personal beliefs over professional guidelines.

• By ignoring patient confidentiality and privacy laws.

• By following established codes of ethics and engaging in continuous education.

• By relying solely on peer opinions without formal training.

What is the significance of reflective practice in health sciences?

• Reflective practice is significant in health sciences as it improves self-awareness, promotes continuous learning, and enhances patient care.

• Reflective practice is not relevant to patient interactions.

• Reflective practice is only useful for administrative tasks.

• It focuses solely on theoretical knowledge without practical application.