#1
Which of the following best describes the role of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) in research?
To ensure research participants are paid adequately
To ensure research is conducted ethically and in compliance with regulations
To promote the research findings to the public
To limit access to research data
#2
Which of the following is a requirement for research to receive approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB)?
A guarantee of positive research outcomes
Adequate compensation for participants
Evidence of informed consent procedures
Exclusive access to research findings
#3
What is the term for the ethical principle that researchers should avoid causing harm or distress to participants?
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Autonomy
#4
Which of the following statements best describes the concept of anonymity in research?
Participants are aware of the researcher's identity
Research data cannot be linked to individual participants
Participants receive financial compensation anonymously
Researchers provide false identities to participants
#5
Which of the following best describes the concept of research integrity?
Conducting research with minimal transparency
Manipulating data to fit desired outcomes
Adhering to ethical principles and professional standards in research conduct
Ignoring the potential impact of research on participants
#6
Which of the following statements best describes the principle of respect for persons in research ethics?
Research participants should be treated with dignity and autonomy
Researchers should prioritize their own interests over those of the participants
Participants should not be informed about the risks of the research
Researchers should manipulate participants to achieve desired outcomes
#7
What is the primary purpose of obtaining informed consent from research participants?
To ensure participants understand the risks and benefits of the research
To guarantee participants receive financial compensation
To persuade participants to join the research without disclosing details
To bypass ethical considerations
#8
Which of the following would be considered an ethical violation in research involving human participants?
Disclosing research findings to the public
Ensuring participant anonymity and confidentiality
Falsifying data to fit desired outcomes
Providing adequate compensation to participants
#9
What is the purpose of the Declaration of Helsinki in research ethics?
To outline guidelines for ethical conduct in human research
To provide financial support for research projects
To regulate research conducted with animals
To promote international trade agreements
#10
What does the principle of justice in research ethics entail?
Ensuring fairness and equity in participant selection
Maximizing benefits for researchers
Minimizing risks for participants
Maintaining confidentiality of research data
#11
In research involving vulnerable populations, what additional ethical considerations must be addressed?
Providing less compensation to participants
Ensuring extra protection and care for participants
Excluding vulnerable populations from research altogether
Soliciting vulnerable populations for research without informed consent
#12
What is the purpose of debriefing participants after their involvement in research?
To manipulate participants' perceptions of the research
To minimize risks and ensure participants understand the nature of the study
To avoid providing any information that might influence future participation
To deceive participants about the true purpose of the research
#13
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when evaluating the ethical implications of research?
Potential risks and benefits for participants
The researcher's personal beliefs
Informed consent procedures
Protection of vulnerable populations
#14
What is the Belmont Report?
A fictional novel about research ethics
A set of ethical principles guiding research involving human subjects
A documentary on the history of research institutions
A report on the economic impact of research
#15
What is the significance of the Nuremberg Code in the history of research ethics?
It established guidelines for the ethical conduct of research involving human subjects
It promoted the commercialization of research findings
It emphasized the exclusion of certain populations from research participation
It prioritized financial gain over research integrity