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Personal Code of Ethics

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Scarlett is starting her first job and wants to make sure she acts professionally. She decides to create a personal code of ethics, which is a set of ________ that guide professional conduct.

a)

principles

b)

rules

c)

opinions

d)

habits

2.

Priya is a healthcare worker who always ensures respectful interactions with her clients. She honors client dignity, culture, ________, and values during her care.

a)

beliefs

b)

appearance

c)

wealth

d)

age

3.

Olivia is talking to her friend who is upset. To show empathy, Olivia makes sure to actively listen, validate her friend's feelings, and avoid ________ language.

a)

judgmental

b)

supportive

c)

encouraging

d)

neutral

4.

Kai works in a professional environment where he is expected to maintain boundaries, honesty, and ________. What quality should Kai demonstrate to uphold professionalism?

a)

accountability

b)

popularity

c)

indifference

d)

leniency

5.

Jackson is starting a new job and wants to avoid conflicts at work. He decides to reflect by comparing his personal values with ________ expectations to help him adjust.

a)

professional

b)

personal

c)

cultural

d)

family

6.

Mia is unable to make healthcare decisions for herself due to a medical condition. ______ allows a designated person to make healthcare decisions for Mia.

a)

Power of Attorney (POA)

b)

Living Will

c)

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order

d)

Advance Directive

7.

Ava has appointed a Healthcare Power of Attorney (POA). When will this POA become active?

a)

When Ava is healthy

b)

When Ava is incapacitated (e.g., coma, dementia)

c)

When Ava is discharged

d)

When Ava is admitted to hospital

8.

Maya is discussing her future healthcare plans with her doctor. She wants to ensure her care preferences are respected in critical situations. The doctor explains that advanced directives are ______ instructions for care preferences in such cases.

a)

legal

b)

verbal

c)

temporary

d)

optional

9.

Henry is admitted to the hospital and wants to make sure his medical team respects his wishes regarding life-saving interventions. Which of the following ensures medical staff follow patient wishes?

a)

Code Status: DNR, DNI, Full Code

b)

Power of Attorney

c)

Advanced directives

d)

Documentation

10.

Henry is responsible for maintaining his company's safety protocols. He knows that documentation must be updated regularly and accessible in ______.

a)

emergencies

b)

meetings

c)

archives

d)

holidays

11.

Jackson's grandmother is receiving hospice care. The main focus of this end-of-life care is on _______

a)

comfort

b)

cure

c)

rehabilitation

d)

prevention

12.

Samuel has been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. His healthcare team recommends palliative care to focus on symptom relief and quality of life, with or without _______ treatment.

a)

curative

b)

preventive

c)

diagnostic

d)

rehabilitative

13.

Michael is volunteering at a hospice. Which of the following actions would NOT be considered appropriate hospice etiquette?

a)

Show compassion

b)

Provide emotional support

c)

Ignore spiritual/cultural preferences

d)

Respect spiritual/cultural preferences

14.

William is a member of a healthcare team caring for a patient whose family is experiencing grief. The team must communicate honestly with the family while being sensitive to their grief.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Aria has been diagnosed with a serious illness, and her healthcare team discusses different approaches to her care. What is the main goal of hospice and palliative care for Aria?

a)

To provide comfort and improve quality of life for patients with serious illnesses

b)

To cure the underlying disease

c)

To prolong life at any cost

d)

To focus only on physical symptoms

16.

Zoe visits a clinic and is concerned about who can access her records. In the context of client rights, fill in the blank: Privacy is control over ______ and medical information.

a)

personal

b)

financial

c)

public

d)

shared

17.

William is a healthcare provider who must ensure the protection of his clients' information. Under which act is he required to maintain confidentiality? Choose the correct option.

a)

HIPAA

b)

FERPA

c)

ADA

d)

OSHA

18.

Sophia is discussing sensitive personal matters with her therapist. Privileged communication provides legal protection for which type of discussions? Fill in the blank: Privileged communication protects ______-client discussions.

a)

therapist

b)

teacher

c)

banker

d)

engineer

19.

Michael is about to start a new treatment and his healthcare provider explains the treatment purpose, risks, benefits, and ______. Fill in the blank to show what else Michael should be informed about.

a)

alternatives

b)

medications

c)

appointments

d)

insurance

20.

Mia is receiving medical care at a clinic. The healthcare provider tells her she must undergo a certain treatment. Does Mia always have the right to refuse treatment, with no exceptions?

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Hannah is a teacher who learns that one of her students may be experiencing harm at home. As a mandated reporter, what is Hannah legally required to report?

a)

Financial issues

b)

Abuse, neglect, or threats of harm

c)

Academic performance

d)

Employment status

22.

Olivia visits a clinic and asks the staff to send her medical records to a specialist. The clinic informs her that a Release of Information form is needed to share her ______ information.

a)

health

b)

financial

c)

educational

d)

employment

23.

Sophia is experiencing a mental health crisis and is unable to make decisions about her own care. A judge orders that she must receive psychiatric treatment, even though she does not agree to it. This situation is an example of involuntary commitment, which is a legal process requiring individuals to receive psychiatric care _________.

a)

without consent

b)

with family approval

c)

after a court trial

d)

only if requested by the patient

24.

Charlotte is being evaluated for involuntary commitment. Which of the following is NOT a criterion for involuntary commitment?

a)

A) Danger to self

b)

B) Danger to others

c)

C) Inability to meet basic survival needs

d)

D) Willingness to receive care

25.

Mia is a mental health professional in Georgia. She needs to place a patient under a '1013' order. This order allows a ________ psychiatric hold.

a)

72-hour

b)

24-hour

c)

48-hour

d)

96-hour

26.

Maya has been brought in for involuntary commitment due to concerns about her mental health. Who decides whether long-term treatment is required in her case?

a)

Judge

b)

Police Officer

c)

Family Member

d)

Social Worker

27.

Samuel has been admitted to a psychiatric facility under involuntary commitment. Which of the following is NOT a right that Samuel has in this situation?

a)

Representation

b)

Humane care

c)

Communication with family

d)

Unlimited freedom to leave

e)

Regular reviews

28.

Daniel is a psychiatrist who must decide whether to recommend involuntary commitment for a patient who may be a danger to themselves. He knows that ethical balance in involuntary commitment means protecting safety while respecting _________

a)

individual freedoms

b)

government authority

c)

medical costs

d)

public opinion

29.

Nora is experiencing a severe mental health crisis and is unable to make decisions for herself. What is the definition of forced treatment in this situation?

a)

Medical or psychiatric intervention without client consent during emergencies.

b)

Voluntary participation in therapy during stable periods.

c)

Routine check-ups with patient approval.

d)

Scheduled medication with informed consent.

30.

Rohan is experiencing a severe mental health crisis and is unable to make decisions for himself. Which of the following actions might be included as forced treatment in this crisis situation?

a)

Emergency hospitalization

b)

Forced medications

c)

Physical restraints

d)

Seclusion

e)

All of the above

31.

Charlotte is experiencing a mental health crisis, and a doctor is considering forced treatment. According to the legal standard, forced treatment must be necessary to prevent immediate harm to ________.

a)

self/others

b)

property

c)

the environment

d)

public reputation

32.

David is a mental health professional faced with a crisis situation. He knows that forced treatment has certain limitations. Fill in the blank: Forced treatment must use the least restrictive option first, be time-limited, and ________ documented.

a)

carefully

b)

rarely

c)

illegally

d)

vaguely

33.

Noah is undergoing forced treatment during a crisis situation. The healthcare team must continuously observe and reevaluate him throughout the process.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

David is a mental health professional faced with a crisis situation where a client is refusing treatment that could save their life. What is the main ethical consideration David must weigh in this scenario? Fill in the blank: The main ethical consideration is balancing safety versus ________ – balancing client rights with protection of life.

a)

autonomy

b)

compliance

c)

efficiency

d)

popularity