Ethical Principles in Health Science Final Assessment Answer Key

Which of the following are developed by professional organizations to guide professional behavior?

• A. Ethical behaviors

• B. Confidentiality

• C. Codes of ethics

• D. Ethical issues

The first AMA Code of Medical Ethics was established in __________.

• A. 1847

• B. 1920

• C. 1776

• D. 1901

Which law in health science is a request to introduce a biologic product into commerce?

• Informed consent

• Licensing for biologics

• OSHA

• EMTALA

__________ is/are the description of activities a licensed, practicing health science professional is permitted to perform.

• Ethical practices

• Scope of practice

• Ethical principles

• Scope of ethics

Which organization establishes standards and principles for professionals working in laboratory science?

• EMTALA

• AMA

• ASCLS

• HIPAA

(a)   is the deviation from standard of care which causes injury to a patient.

• Malpractice

• Negligence

• Liability

• Confidentiality

__________ principles allow a patient to determine who their health information can be shared with and must be used in compliance with HIPAA.

• Malpractice

• Negligence

• Liability

• Confidentiality

A patient’s confidential information may be shared in the event of a court order.

• True

• False

Which law in health science protects confidential patient healthcare information from being shared and outlines how patient information should be stored and removed?

• HITECH

• HIPAA

• EMTALA

• OSHA

Which of the following includes records and identity of the patient being kept confidential for protection?

• Principles of privacy and confidentiality

• Principles of accountability and transparency

• Principles of totality and responsibility

• Principles of precaution and risk minimization