health ethics Exam 1 student questions
Q1. Jeremy is 14 years old has a life threatening disease that requires blood transfusion. His parents are Jehovah's Witnesses and see blood transfusion as a violation of their religion. Jeremy does not follow their same religious beliefs and would like to receive the transfusion; however, because he is not of legal age, his parents have the final say. True or False: The hospital has no choice but to follow the parents' wishes to abstain from blood transfusion. a. True b. False Page to find answer: 157
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Q1. The Mature Minor Doctrine provides _____ to minors older than 16 who understand and _____ to relatively simple medical procedures. a. Autonomy, Consent b. Autonomy, Intervene c. Confidentiality, Consent d. Confidentiality, Sign e. Consent, Sign Answer: Page 159 in the new textbook
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Question 3: Which of the following instances would the Principle of Double Effect be applied? a. Abortion b. Selecting the president of the United States c. Firing an employee of a company d. Searching a person's car at the entrance of a country's border Page: 14, Chapter 1.
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Q2. True or False: Financial compensation is available for living organ donors in the United States. a. True b. False Page to find answer: 178 of textbook.
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Q2. True/False: HEC's responsibilities will NOT continue to change with healthcare as it advances with time. A. True B. False Page(s) to find answer: Ch. 4 (Healthcare Ethics Committees) p. 85 Under Heading: The Function and Roles of Ethics Committees
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Q2. True/False: HIPAA protects psychotherapists that report any suspected threats to another individual. a. True b. False Page(s) to find answer: Unit 4 Confidentiality Powerpoint- Slide 16
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Q2.) What are the main 'gaps' Graber discusses in regards to the moral status of gametes and embryos? A. The main gaps were court ruling against or in favor of surrogacy mothers contact with the carried fetus', and the rules emplaced on surrogacy mothers. B. The main ethical gaps discussed are surrogacy controversies, and the storage safety of the embryonic material and of the baby. C. The main gaps included the ethical dilemma of the opposition of political parties in the moral status of gametes, and when after conception the embryo is considered a human. D. None of the above Pages 193 & 195 to find the answer.
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Q2: Humans designate a biological feature, while persons designates..? a. Property roles b. Social Roles c. A and B d. None of the above page 149
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Q3. A son brings in his 75 year old mother who is in stage 4 kidney failure along with heart failure. She is hanging on barely by a thread. The mother has made clear to her son she does not want any extraordinary measures and has a DNR signed as well. She is admitted to the hospital and a few days later, she is put on a ventilator to keep her breathing as the son told the doctor this is what she wanted. The doctor did not know of her wishes or the DNR she had signed that was back at her home. What principle did the son violate as his mother had already decided what she wanted to happen if she became too ill? a. Negligence b. Physical Coercion c. Autonomy d. Beneficence e. A and B f. A and D g. B and D h. None of the above Page to find answer: 44 in Textbook Chapter 2 Principles of Healthcare
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Q1. What is the difference between an ethical intuition, and a considered judgement? a) A considered judgement involves making the decision after one has thought some about a situation and gave some reasoning behind their thinking, while ethical intuitions involves testing our reasoning against our feelings and vis versa. b) A considered judgement involves testing our reasoning against our feelings and vis versa, while ethical intuitions involve making the decision after one has thought some about a situation and gave some reasoning behind their thinking. c) There is no difference, they are the same thing. d) There is a difference, but neither answer a or b are correct. Page(s) 53 to find answer
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Q2) In the current environment of health care, the healthcare ethics committee may feel insecure A) True B) False Page 84 in the textbook to find the answer.
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Q2. After refusing to take her medication, Samantha is strapped to her bed and told by the nurse, "if you were a good mom, you would take these pills for the sake of your children." In this example, the nurse is coercing Samantha through a. Physical and psychological coercion b. Psychological and financial coercion c. Physical and financial coercion d. Samantha is not being coerced (Ch. 2, Pg. 45; PowerPoint: Unit 3 part 2, slide 9)
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Q2. Another name for Privacy Rule is a. Protected health information (PHI) b. Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank (HIPDB) c. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 (PSQIA) d. Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) e. Privacy Act of 1974 Page(s) to find answer pg.68
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Q2. True or False? There are 5 article titles in the primary components of the HIPAA law. a. True b. False Chapter 3, Confidentiality. Page 67
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Q2. When a hospital decides to move the newly dead to the morgue as quickly as possible in order to free up more beds for living patients, the hospital is failing at demonstrating which virtue? a) Beneficence b) Justice c) Autonomy d) Nonmaleficence e) All of the above Page to find answer: 85
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Q3) Jane was recently diagnosed with cancer. Her prognosis was not very well, and she was told chemo would lengthen her life but it would not help to cure her cancer. After weighing her options Jane ultimately decided not to under-go chemo and to live out the rest of her days treatment free. Janes decision not to undergo treatment can be described due to what ethical concept? A) autonomy B) procedural justice C) ignorance D) all of the above E) A and C F) B and C Answer: Page 14 in the textbook (new textbook)
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Q3. Allowing some people to suffer if the overall outcome is an improvement for a greater number of people is a criticism of... a. Consequentialism b. Natural Law c. Deontology d. None of the above (Chapter 1 - page 27)
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Q3. Jackson was later filled in on the medical options and was given the opportunity to make his own medical decision, but when talking with the Doctor, the doctor told him that if he didn't get the treatment, his parents would be able to save $10,000 in medical costs, and they wouldn't have to feel burdened by this big medical cost. This is an example of what ethical issue? A) Coercion B) Paternalism C) Discrimination D) Misfortune Page(s) 45 to find answer
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Q3. Maria is the owner of a business with over 50 employees. One of her employees, John, was laid off, but Maria refused to extend John's health insurance for up to 18 months after unemployment. Which act did Maria violate? a. The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) b. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) c. The Privacy Act of 1974 d. Other (none of the above) Find answer: pg. 64
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Q3. True or False. One of the priorities of the Public Health Emergency Act is to strengthen the understanding of the epidemic through better public health surveillance. a. True b. False page: ?
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Q3. True or False. Patients with multiple sexual orientations fall under the category of "vulnerable populations"? a. True b. False Answer: Page 167 in the new textbook
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Q3. Which of the following(s) are true of the Privacy Rule? a) It is a portion of HIPAA that was fully implemented in 2003. b) It allows health insurance companies to obtain medical information about a patient without the patient's permission. c) It established private health information (PHI). d) A and B e) A and C f) All the above Page(s) to find answer: pg 65
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Q3. _______ represents the liberal tradition that the government should step in to help people disadvantaged in life's lottery, while ________ represents the conservative tradition that if you want something you should obtain it yourself. a. Rawls; Nozick b. Nozick; Rawls c. Aristotle; Plato d. Plato; Aristotle e. Bentham; Mill f. Mill; Bentham Page number(s): 20-24 (Chapter 1)
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Q3: Genetic technology has come a long way. Because of genetic testing, parents are able to detect genetic diseases even before their child is born. Some people speculate that genetic testing can become dangerous if used for the wrong reasons; some parents can use genetic testing to choose which traits and characteristics they want their children to grow up with. The most extreme fear people may have about this is eugenics; people fear that because of _________, people may choose to change the makeup of the population. A) preference utilitarianism B) eudaimonia C) beneficencePage: Unit 2: Theory in Healthcare Part 2 Slide 13
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Q3: Holly is a new nurse at planned parenthood. A woman comes in to have a sterilization procedure done. Holly wishes to avoid assisting with the process because it goes against her belief that the identity of a child exists before and independent of embodiment. At what transition point does Holly believe an embryo becomes a moral community member? Please also indicate whether this statement is true or false: Holly can legally refuse to participate in the sterilization procedure. a. Preconception; True, Holly is protected by the conscience clause b. Ensoulment; True, Holly is protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 c. Quickening; False, Holly should perform her job duties no matter what page 194 and 201
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Q3: Jason was just diagnosed with HIV, his doctor informed him that he must tell his wife Becky about his diagnosis or the doctor himself will tell the wife. True or False does the doctor have a legal and ethical responsibility to tell the wife? A. True B. False Page to find the answer: 166
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Q3: true or false- in order for a person to be competent they need to be free of coercion. A. True B. False Page 45
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Q1. Dani was denied a job working at the zoo (which is not self-insured) because her employer received medical information that included Dani's allergy to certain animals. Did the sharing of Dani's allergies violate HIPAA? a. Yes because Dani did not consent to the release of her medical information b. No because HIPAA excludes the sharing of such information to employers that are not self-insured c. Yes because HIPAA does not exclude the sharing of such information to employers that are not self-insured d. a & c Find answer: pg. 66
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Q1. Dr. Johnson is an emergency room physician in Virginia. When he was younger, he contracted HIV, but now successfully manages it with the combination of correct medications. His colleague found out about Dr. Johnson's HIV status, and told Dr. Johnson that he needed to let his patients know he was HIV +. Is Dr. Johnson's colleague correct with this statement, and why? Select the BEST answer. A. No, but Dr. Johnson should let his employer know B. Yes, it is illegal to not let his patients know since there is a risk of contraction (however small) C. No, but he should include it under his medical records D. No, his right to not tell his patients is protected under HIPAA E. Yes, it is his deontological responsibility as a physician to tell his patients Pages to find answer: 167
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Q1. If a patient comes into a healthcare facility wishing to receive an abortion. The Doctor does not have to give the abortion if it goes against the doctor's religious belief because of what clause? a. Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act b. The conscience clause c. HIPAA d. Doctors Protection Act Page to find answer: 181 of textbook.
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Q1. Mary chose to not have her children vaccinated. Their elementary school has requested immunization records from all students at the beginning of the year. Mary claims under HIPAA she does not have to release their information. Is she correct? a.Yes, HIPAA allows Mary to keep her children's records b. No, HIPAA does not cover Mary's request Page(s) to find answer: Chapter 3 - pg. 69
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Q1. Which of the following ethical theories does not go beyond self-interest? a. Authority-based b. Egoism c. Deontology d. None of the above (Chapter 1 - page 5)
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Q2. Jane is a member of the community that a regional hospital serves. Jane is very involved and knowledgeable about the community's concerns and needs. However, Jane has no background in ethics or decision-making. These characteristics show that Jane would NOT be a good choice for a member of an HEC. A. True B. False Page to find answer: 79
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Q2. State X states that children 12 and younger are too young to make their own medical and healthcare decisions. Cindy is 11 and wants to know more about how to protect herself when she has sexual intercourse. She goes to a clinic to receive information on condoms and contraceptives, hoping to receive some after her visit. Because of the Mature Minor Doctrine, she is allowed to obtain these without parental consent. A. True B. False Pages to find answer: 159
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Q3. A patient finds themselves needing an expensive treatment for cancer suddenly and aggressively. The patient meets with a physician to talk about the chemo and treatments they would need in order to survive. The physician has known the patient for a while, and knows they're taking a second mortgage on their house and probably cannot afford the treatment. The physician proceeds to talk to the patient, stating, "You know you took that second mortgage, are you sure you want to do this? Your husband might have to take on your debts". What is the physician doing? a. Physical Coercion b. Psychological Coercion c. Financial Coercion d. Stating facts e. B & C Answers found on the powerpoint "principle in healthcare ethics" on slide 9.
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Q3. According to the textbook, the Bill of Rights is primarily a list of _______ rights, for example, one's speech and assembly will not be restricted. Another example of this is having the right to not have smokers in your place of work or eating areas. a. Legal b. Negative c. Positive e. Natural d. None of the above (Ch. 2, Pg. 51—textbook without supplemental chapters)
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Q3. Bob works at a clothing store in downtown harrisonburg. He is being recognized for making a large amount of sales in the past month. Because of his good work, his boss is giving him a bonus on his next paycheck. What kind of justice would this be an example of? a. Procedural Justice b. Distributive Justice c. Both d. None of the above Page(s) to find answer: Pg. 44
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Q3. Jane went to her primary care physician for a constant aching in her left ear. Her physician believes Jane has an issue with her inner ear and recommended she see an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. TRUE or FALSE. Under HIPAA, Jane's physician is allowed to send Jane's medical records to the new specialist but only to the specialist. a. True b. False Page(s) to find answer: Chapter 3 - pg. 72
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Q3. Since the cost of Medicare and Medicaid may not fully reimburse physicians for their services, physicians are legally allowed to deny treatment to patients who qualify for these programs. This means these patients need to pay out of pocket, or find another healthcare provider who is willing to treat them. What ethical theory does this violate if the doctor refuses to treat someone who comes to them with a critical condition that is in need of immediate treatment and/or surgery? Choose the BEST answer with the provided scenario. A. Consequentialism Ethics B. Virtue Ethics C. Justice D. Natural Law Ethics E. Egoism F. Deontological Ethics G. None of the Above Pages to find answer: 41, 42, 163
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Q1) Sarah was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Her doctor informed her she was going to regularly prick her finger in order to monitor her blood sugar levels. Although Sarah does not like pricking her finger she does so anyways because her doctor told her to. Sarah following her doctors orders is an example of what type of ethics? A) Egoistic ethics B) Natural law C) Authoritarianism D) A and C E) B and C F) all of the above Answer: Unit 1 theory of health care ethics ppt slide 6
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Q1. HIPPA does not cover all the following EXCEPT: a. Educational records (including vaccinations and other information) b. Subpoenas for medical records needed in court cases c. Pharmacy records d. The electronic database files of private companies Page(s) to find answer pg. 69
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Q1. Harry and Sally are planning to have a baby. They know that they both have family history of some genetic disorders. Once they became pregnant they asked their doctor if they were able to know if their baby would potentially be born with a disorder. Which of the following would be used to find out if their baby would have a genetic disorder? a. Eugenics b. DNA mapping c. Genetic testing d. Cloning Pages to find answer: 176-177
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Q1. In 1992, Who made a requirement of hospitals to have a mechanism to deal with ethical problems? A. The "God Squad" B. The Compliance Team C. The Joint Commission (TJC) D. The Institutional Review Board (IRB) Page(s) to find answer: Ch. 4 (Healthcare Ethics Committees) p. 84 Under Heading: Why an Ethics Committee?
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Q1. In discussing nonmaleficence, how would a deontologist describe "harm" within the phrase "First do no harm, benefit only"? a. Harm is that which would go against their own self-interest b. Harm is that prevents any good from happening or leads to less good than other choices c. Harm is that which prevents them from carrying out their duty or the choice that goes against moral law d. Harm is that which goes against peoples rational natures and that restricts or limits potential Page(s) to find answer: Pg. 39-40
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Q1: A female patient is admitted to the ICU after experiencing a near fatal car accident. She is unconscious and pronounced brain dead. The woman's husband must decide whether or not to sustain or withdraw life support. He decides to withdraw life support and tells the doctor it would be selfish of him to keep her here. He thinks it is what she would want because even though her body is still present, she would have no quality of life since she can no longer do anything or interact with anyone. Which ethical reasoning and moral reference group best supports the husband's decision? a. Deontological; personalism b. Deontological; humanism c. Teleological; personalism d. Teleological; humanism e. Egoistical; personalism f. Egoistical; sexism page 189 and 190
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Q1: A mother wanted to put up her newborn baby for adoption due to financial reasons. A couple years later she was financially stable and is now considering reaching out to find her baby. She understands that there are some legality issues that may come about but is determined to have a relationship with her child because that is what she believes is right. What theory can be used to back up her reasoning? a. Teleological b. Deontological c. Autonomy d. None of the above Page: ?
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Q1: What does Title X refer to? A. Person's ability to make decisions concerning his or her own personal business, including health care B. The courts appointing a minor a guardian because their parent has died or the child is in custody of the state C. Allowing minors to obtain contraceptives and prenatal care without parental consent or notification D. Providing greater autonomy to minors older than sixteen who understand and consent to relatively simple medical procedures Page to find the answer: 159
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Q2. A doctor has boarded a flight when all of a sudden a passenger starts complaining about chest pains and has difficulty breathing. A flight attendant asks if any medical personnel or doctors are on board. The doctor leans back and does not answer, but instead goes on about his business. What principle did this doctor violate? a. Autonomy b. Nonmaleficence c. Beneficence d. Natural Rights e. A and B f. B and D g. All of the above h. None of the above Page to find answer: 43 in Textbook Chapter 2 Principles of Healthcare
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Q2. Allowing a patient to make their own decisions is considered... a. Paternalism b. Beneficence c. Autonomy d. Justice (Chapter 1 - page 8)
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Q2. Amy is going through her taxes, but is confused when she reviews her medical taxes. Which title of HIPAA could Amy refer to for information on medical savings and tax deduction? a. Title I b. Title II c. Title III d. Title IV e. Title V Find answer: pg. 64
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Q2. Jackson, age 19 went to the hospital for hearing loss in his right ear. When the doctor evaluated his symptoms and gave him an MRI, Jackson found out that he had a benign brain tumor behind his ear that was pinching his nerve and causing hearing and balance issues. His doctor felt that it would be beneficial for Jackson to have surgery and schedule an appointment without Jackson's input. What is this a violation of? A) Beneficence B) Non-maleficence C) Autonomy D) A & B E) A & C F) All of the above Page(s) 44 to find answer
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Q2. While at a party, Stacey noticed that Brad was getting "handsy" with Katie even though Brad was in a fully committed relationship with Stacey's BFF Sarah. Stacey knew this was not right and believed that it was her duty as Sarah's BFF to tell her about Brad's inappropriate behavior with Katie. Stacey's decision to tell Sarah could best be supported by which ethical approach: a. Authority-based ethics b. Justice ethics c. Deontological ethics d. Preference consequentialism e. None of the above Page number: 15 (Chapter 1)
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Q2: Which of the following is noted by the textbook as an issue with Deontological ethics? a. It is based on absolutism b. Inability to to distinguish between the greater goods and the lesser evils c. Both a. and b. d. None of the above Page 19 (Chapter 1)
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Q3. Genetic testing has allowed people to have access to genetic information never before available. The testing has allowed many to find out natural genetic predispositions they may have to diseases like cancer but also opened the door to controversial issues as well. The process of selectively breeding for desirable characteristics in humans, used in Nazi Germany, is known as what? a. Human Breeding b. Human Genome project c. Eugenics d. Cloning Page to find answer: 176 of textbook.
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Q3. In some states, what allows minors over the age of 16 to give consent to medical treatment as long as they are capable of understanding their decision? a. Power of Attorney (POA) b. Living Will c. Mature Minor Doctrine d. Title X Page to find answer: 159
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Q3. What is the major difference between the Privacy Act of 1974 and HIPAA? a. HIPAA allows individuals to change incorrect information on file b. HIPAA was signed by a U.S. president, the Privacy Act was not c. The Privacy Act is not exclusive to medical information d. Only through HIPAA can individuals request medical records Page(s) to find answer: Ch. 3- pages 59 & 62-63
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Q3: What is the difference between universalism and vitalism? a. Universalism is all and only citizens of one nation; while vitalism is all and only living entities b. Universalism is all and only living entities; while vitalism is all and only sentient creatures c. Universalism is all and only sentient creatures; while vitalism is all and only living entities d. None of the above page 130
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Q1. A nurse and doctor are in an area near exam rooms. They are discussing the patient they just saw, Maria. Patients in the exam rooms, as well as those passing through, can easily hear what is being said concerning Maria. Is this a breach of confidentiality? a. Yes, because the nurse and doctor purposefully placed her in that room. b. No, because the nurse and doctor did not know others could hear. c. No, because the doctor or nurse is there. d. Yes, because others can hear what she is saying. Chapter 3, Confidentiality. Page 63
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Q1. A young woman is living with HIV and the state she is in held a public hearing about cutting the assistance she is receiving to help fund another program regarding drug rehabilitation. The criteria was stated that households had to make under a certain amount of money for them to continue to receive funding. She can no longer receive this assistance if her household is over the limit. The people that made this decision had to look at this poor lady and make a decision based off of what principle? a. Financial Coercion b. InJustice c. Procedural Justice d. Distributive Justice e. None of the above f. All of the above Page to find answer: 47 in Textbook Chapter 2 Principles of Healthcare
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Q1. Jim calls 9-1-1 for chest pain and is immediately rushed to the hospital. After arriving at the hospital, Dr. White determines that Jim must undergo immediate open-heart surgery. In the process of the surgery, Dr. White must break open Jim's ribs which causes immense pain to Jim after waking up, however, this is a vital step for the completion of the surgery. In this case, Dr. White is violating which of the following? a. Nonmaleficence b. Beneficence b. Eudaimonia d. None of the above (Ch. 2, Pg. 42—textbook without supplemental chapters)
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Q1. The HELP model is recommended when working with culturally diverse populations. What does HELP stand for? a. Hear, Encourage, Listen, and Protect b. Help, Encourage, List, and Provide c. Hear, Encourage, Listen, and Provide d. Hear, Encourage, List, and Provide e. None of the above Page to find answer: 117
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Q1. This theory fails to acknowledge that individual rights could be violated for the sake of the greatest good and is sometimes referred to as "tyranny of the majority". a. Ethical relativism b. Egoistic c. Authority-based d. Classical utilitarianism e. Rule consequentialism f. None of the above Page number: 27 (Chapter 1)
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Q1. Which of the following is NOT an aspect that committee members need to consider when addressing resource allocation? A. Community values B. Ethics theory C. Scarcity of services D. Current politics E. Legal requirements Page to find answer: 77
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Q1. Which of these is NOT a goal of ethic committees/consultants a. Educating staff about ethical issues b. Reducing the risk of legal liability c. Resolving real or imagined conflicts d. Making ethical choices within professional opinions e. Preventing ethical problems in the future Page(s) Unit 4 Healthcare Ethics Committees Slide 31
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Q1: Thomas Aquinas is to _____, as Aristotle is to ______ a. Virtue Ethics, Teleological theory b. Deontological Theory, Authoritative Theory c. Egosim, Natural Law Theory d. Natural law, virtue ethics Page number: 12-13 (Chapter 1)
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Q1: Tim is from Singapore and lives in the United States. In Singapore, donors can earn up to $36,000 per organ. In America, donors do not get paid for their organs. Tim now refuses to be an organ donor because of the lack of financial benefit; he does not feel that it is his duty to provide free organs and he earns nothing for himself if he were to become a donor. Tim uses ___ (based ethics) and ignores ___ (based ethics). A) authority; egoistic B) egoistic; authority C) deontology; egoistic D) egoistic; deontology Page: Unit 1 Theory of Health Care Ethics Slides 6-13
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Q2. Legal Documents that outline the health and welfare wishes of a patient who is unable to communicate for themselves is known as? a. Living will b. POA c. DNR d. Advance Directives e. None of the above Answer: Page 160 in the new textbook
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Q2: Regarding public health and opioid addiction, which of the following is not one of the 5 main focuses of the US Department of Health and Human Services in the Public Health Emergency Act? A) improve access to treatment and recovery centers B) promoting use of overdose-reversing drugs C) strengthening our understanding of the epidemic through better public health surveillance D) strengthening our understanding of the epidemic through better public health education E) providing support for cutting-edge research on pain and addiction F) advancing better practices for pain management Page: Textbook p. 184
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Q3) Hester and Schonfeld stressed that healthcare ethics committees (HEC) need to reflect different views and perspectives, and that the committees should be multidisciplinary. Which of the following are categories of membership in the HECs? A) Social Services Representative B) Ethicist C) A Community Member D) All of the above are correct E) Only A and B F) Only B and C G) None of the Above Page 78 in the textbook to find the answer.
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Q3. The most common members seen on HECs belong to which membership category? a) Nursing staff b) Social services representatives c) Administrators d) Medical staff e) Clergy or ethicists f) Community members Pages to find answer: 78-79
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Q3. Which of the following BEST describes the differences between what defines a "person" and a "human"? A. A person is a human being outside the womb, and a human is its simpler form. B. A human being is a biological form, and a person is a human's mentality form. C. A fetus in the womb is a person, and it is also human. D. A fetus in the womb before birth, is human but is not, yet, a person because it is not available for social interaction. Page 189 to find answer
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Q4. In the procedural justice approach for HECs, all of the following were included EXCEPT? A. Be clear about the conflict and its ethical question B. Determine those affected by the conflict C. Select the best alternative and communicate it appropriately D. Be competent in areas of expertise E. Decide what ethics principles and theories apply Page(s) to find answer: Ch. 4 (Healthcare Ethics Committees) p. 89-90 Under Heading: The Healthcare Ethics Committee's Background and Education
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Q1. In regards to the essential skills for committee members and consultants, Lachman suggests all of the following for committee members EXCEPT... a) Be up to date on the organization's ethical position b) Be known for their high moral principles c) Commit to preparing for meetings d) Be competent in their areas of expertise e) None of the above Page to find answer: 80
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Q1. Of the following, which are examples of ethical issues that require consultation. I. Informed Consent II. Competency III. Patient Surrogacy IV. Confidentiality A. I and II B. II and III C. I and III D. III and IV E. I, II, III, and IV Page to find answer: Pg. 85 under the Clinical Consultation heading
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Q1.) What state addressed this quote and in what year? "The term 'person' or 'persons' shall include every human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning or the functional equivalent therof." A. Virginia 2012 B. Missouri 2010 C. Georgia 2012 D. Kansas 2013 E. Mississippi 2011 Page 191 to find the answer.
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Q2. PHI can come in what forms? a. Oral b. Written c. Electronic d. None of the above e. All of the above Page(s) to find answer: Chapter 3 - pg. 68
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Q2. What is/are the requirement(s) that a patient needs to obtain for autonomy? a. Is the patient free of coercion in making decisions? b. Is the patient competent to make decisions for themselves? c. Has the doctor explained to the patient what he/she should do in the doctor's opinion? d. A and C e. A and B f. All of the above Page(s) to find answer: Pg. 42
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Q2. Which of these is NOT a reason why someone would be a match/recipient for a donated organ? a. Race b. Geographic Location c. Health of the patient d. Financial Stability e. Education Page to find answer: 180
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Q2. Which types of suspected abuse are mandatory to be reported by healthcare workers? a. Child abuse b. Elder abuse c. Domestic abuse d. None of the above e. All the above Pages to find answer: 118-119
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Q2: A surrogate mother is 2 months pregnant. She is out with friends and decides to have a drink. She knows it is bad to drink when you are pregnant, but she doesn't think one drink will do a lot of harm to the baby, even though she has an obligation to protect the potential life for the parents. What could this be considered a violation of? a. Beneficence b. Nonmaleficence c. Egoistic ethics e. Deontological ethics f. B and D page 40 and 194
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Q2: What are the two respects used to explain how a pre-embryo falls short of being considered a full human? a. Just after this step twinning could occur b. The embryonic disk has separated into three layers c. The cells haven't differentiated to determine what organs they will become d. A & B e. A & C f. B & C g. All of the above h. None of the above Page to find answer: 153
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Q2: which of the following are important conditions to be met for autonomy? A. Are patients competent to make decisions for themselves? B. Have the patients been in trouble with the law? C. Are the patients free of coercion? D. All of the above E. A&C F. A&B G. C&D Page: 44
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Q3. There are Five Primary components of the HIPPA law, which include a. Title I: Insurance Portability b. Title III: Medical Savings and Tax Deductions c. Title V: Revenue Offset Provisions d. None of the above e. All of the above Page(s) to find answer pg 67
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Q3. Who should NOT be a member of an ethics committee? A. Physician/Nurse B. Ethicist C. Ombudsman D. Administrator E. All the above should be members Page(s) to find answer: Ch. 4 (Healthcare Ethics Committees) p. 87-88 Under Heading: Ethics Committee Membership
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Q1) Darr suggests that a healthcare ethics committee includes two subcommittees that concentrate and address different issues. Which is NOT an issue that either sub-committee addresses? A) Policy Development B) Staff Education C) Community Issues D) Patient Issues E) Only A and B F) None of the Above Page 75 in the textbook to find the answer.
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Q1. Sarah has recently resigned from her job as a receptionist. She is in the process of filling out job applications at other businesses. Though she resigned from her job, her employer still pays for her health insurance. Sarah still has health insurance while being in between jobs because of what act(s)? a. The Privacy Act b. HIPAA c. HIPDB d. COBRA e. B & C f. B & D Page(s) to find answer: Ch. 3- pages 63-64
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Q1: Kant's definition of the moral reference groups which states "act so that you treat humanity, whether in your own person or in that of another, always as an end and never as a means only." is clear that it doesn't apply to what labels? a. Personalism b. Sexism c. Racism d. Humanism e. A & B f. B & C g. All of the above h. None of the above Page to find answer: 150 in textbook
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Q1: which of the following is NOT a category of justice? A. Procedural B. Distributive C. Positive rights D. Negative rights E. A&D F. C&D Pages: principle of health care ethics part 2, pages 45-46
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Q3. What are legal documents that a patient can use if they are unable to communicate for themself? a. Advance directive b. DNR c. Living will d. Power of attorney e. All of the above f. A, C, D g. A, B, C Pages to find answer: 107-108
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Q3. Which of the following professionals are legally required to report suspected child abuse: a. Teachers b. Social Workers c. Friends d. Physicians e.Nurses f. A, B,D,E g. B, D, E h. C, A Chapter 3, Confidentiality. Page 74
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Q3: At the preconception stage, transmigration of souls occurs. This can also be referred to as a. Death b. Reincarnation c. Rebirth d. Disembodiment e. A & D f. B & C g. All of the above h. None of the above Page to find answer: 154
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Q2) True or false: Billy is a patient at RMH. He was recently admitted to the ED with a broken arm that needs to be surgically repaired. Dr. Doe decided to wait until the next day to schedule Billys surgery because he he was running late to his tee time at the country club, even though Billy was in extreme pain and would benefit from having his surgery earlier. The relationship between Billy and Dr. Doe can best be described as a fiduicary relationship. Answer: page 3 in the textbook (new textbook)
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Q3. True or False: Funeral Directors know the cause of death and have immediate access to medical records and death certificates of the newly dead for the final preparation of the body. Page to find answer: Pg. 95 under the What are the Rights of the Newly Dead heading
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Q2. An ethical committee is discussing an issue about a patient who would like to end their life through assisted suicide because their cancer appears to be winning the battle. One representative in the committee said it should not be granted, because if we allow this person to do it, than we would have to allow other to be able to engage in assissted suicide for other reasons that aren't cancer such as depression, as all people are the same. Another representative retaliates with alleviating pain is more important and it is what the patient wants. What theories are representative 1 and 2 using? a. Deontological b. Negative Consequentialism c. Preference Utilitarianism d. Authoritative e. A & B f. B & C g. A & C Answers found on page 13 and 24-27 of the text
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Q2. Which of the following professionals are legally required to report suspected child abuse in all 50 states? a) Nurses b) Daycare workers c) clergy d) Law enforcement e) Attorneys f) A and D g) A,B,D h) A,B,C i) All the above Page(s) to find answer: pg 69
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Q2: Which of the following are considered a vulnerable population? A. Minors B. Elderly patients C. HIV/AIDS patients D. Patients with various sexual orientation E. Ethnic groups F. Geographic region G. All of the above H. None of the above Page(s) to find the answer: 157,160,164,167,168
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Q3. The IRB is a specialized ethics committee. Which of the following are responsibilities of the IRB? A. Protection of patients as research subjects B. Ensuring that HECs have qualified members C. Considering issues involving children and infants D. All of the above E. Only A and B F. Only B and C G. Only A and C Page to find answer: 78
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Q1. What are exceptions to the protected health information (PHI) that could be shared without the patient's permission? a) Suspected abuse b) Home address c) Medical research d) Certain contagious diseases e) Social security number f) A and B g) A and C h) A, C, D i) All the above Page(s) to find answer: pg 65
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Q2. Making decisions about the allocation of resources can create ethical implications. Hospital administrators need to consider what when making these kinds of decisions? A. Funds B. Opinions C. Time D. Conflicts of Interest E. Uncertainty of outcomes F. Competing values G. Impact of job security H. All of the above I. All but B Page to find answer: Pg. 86 under the Resource Allocation heading
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Q2. Tyler has HIV and is worried that this information may be disclosed without his consent and have a negative effect on his employment. Tyler should not have to worry about this because of what Acts? a. Disease Prevention Act b. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) c. Title X d. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) e. All of the above f. A & B g. A & C h. D & A i. D & B j. None of the above Page to find answer: 165
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