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WorksheetsEthical Principles in Health Science Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Abigail is diagnosed with a medical condition, and her doctor presents several treatment options. Abigail wants to choose the treatment that best aligns with her personal values and preferences. Which ethical principle supports Abigail’s right to make her own medical decisions?
Beneficence
Autonomy
Justice
Non-maleficence
Rohan, a healthcare professional, is caring for a patient who needs a treatment that will improve their quality of life but also carries some risks. According to the principle of beneficence, what should Rohan do?
Avoid harm only
Respect patient autonomy
Promote good and minimize harm
Treat all patients equally
Sophia is a nurse in a busy hospital. She makes sure that all patients, regardless of their background or condition, receive the same quality of care and access to resources. Which principle is Sophia demonstrating?
Justice
Autonomy
Beneficence
Confidentiality
Benjamin is a healthcare provider. He is treating a patient and wants to ensure he follows the principle of non-maleficence. What should Benjamin do?
Benjamin must provide equal access to healthcare
Benjamin should ensure the patient is not harmed during care
The patient has the right to refuse care
Benjamin should share patient records openly
Which law protects confidential patient information and regulates how it is shared?
OSHA
HIPAA
EMTALA
HITECH
EMTALA requires hospitals to:
Obtain patient consent before treatment
Provide care only if insurance is available
Provide emergency care regardless of ability to pay
Maintain workplace safety
The AMA Code of Ethics was first established in:
1933
1803
1847
1975
The ASCLS Code of Ethics emphasizes a duty to patients, colleagues, and society.
True
False
Informed consent requires full disclosure of benefits and risks before participation in research.
True
False
OSHA regulations cover workplace hazards such as bloodborne pathogens and lab chemicals.
True
False
