#1
Which principle guides healthcare professionals to prioritize the well-being of patients?
Beneficence
Maleficence
Justice
Autonomy
#2
What does HIPAA stand for in the context of healthcare management?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Health Information Privacy and Assurance Act
Healthcare Information Protection and Accessibility Act
Hospital Information Provision and Assurance Act
#3
Which federal agency in the United States is primarily responsible for enforcing HIPAA regulations?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
#4
Which ethical principle requires healthcare professionals to treat all patients fairly and equitably?
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Autonomy
Justice
#5
What ethical principle emphasizes respecting the rights of patients to make their own healthcare decisions?
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Autonomy
Justice
#6
What ethical principle emphasizes the duty to do no harm to patients?
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Autonomy
Justice
#7
Which ethical principle emphasizes the duty to provide patients with accurate information and respect their decisions?
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Autonomy
Justice
#8
What is the primary purpose of informed consent in healthcare?
To protect the healthcare provider from legal liabilities
To ensure patients understand the risks and benefits of treatment
To expedite the treatment process
To restrict patient autonomy
#9
Which of the following is an example of a breach of patient confidentiality?
A nurse discussing a patient's condition with their family members without permission
A doctor explaining the risks of surgery to a patient before obtaining their consent
A hospital administrator implementing new billing procedures
A pharmacist dispensing medication according to a valid prescription
#10
What legal concept allows healthcare providers to share patient information without consent in certain circumstances?
Privilege
Subpoena
Waiver
Exception
#11
What does the term 'fiduciary duty' mean in the context of healthcare management?
The obligation to act in the best interests of patients
The duty to maximize profits for healthcare organizations
The responsibility to prioritize the needs of healthcare providers
The requirement to disclose patient information to third parties
#12
Which legal doctrine allows healthcare providers to be held liable for the negligent actions of their employees?
Respondeat superior
Res ipsa loquitur
Caveat emptor
Qui tam
#13
In the context of healthcare management, what does the term 'confidentiality' refer to?
Ensuring that patients receive equal treatment regardless of their background
Protecting patient information from unauthorized disclosure
Ensuring fair distribution of healthcare resources
Maintaining ethical standards within the healthcare facility
#14
What is the purpose of the Stark Law in healthcare?
To prevent healthcare fraud and abuse
To regulate the importation of pharmaceuticals
To ensure the safety and efficacy of medical devices
To establish standards for electronic health records (EHRs)
#15
Which of the following is NOT a component of the ethical principle of non-maleficence?
Avoiding harm to patients
Maximizing benefits for patients
Preventing unnecessary suffering
Minimizing risks of treatment
#16
What is the purpose of the False Claims Act in healthcare?
To regulate the advertising of pharmaceuticals
To protect patients from medical malpractice
To combat fraud against government healthcare programs
To ensure the safety of medical devices
#17
What legal doctrine allows healthcare providers to share patient information for the purpose of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations without obtaining patient consent?
Minimum necessary rule
Doctrine of informed consent
Treatment exception
Privacy rule
#18
Which federal agency oversees the enforcement of anti-kickback laws in healthcare?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)