#1
What is the principle of autonomy in healthcare ethics?
Respecting the choices of patients
Following the orders of the hospital
Ignoring patient preferences
Administering treatment without consent
#2
Which law protects patient health information in the United States?
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
ACA (Affordable Care Act)
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
#3
What does 'do no harm' signify in medical ethics?
Maintaining patient confidentiality
Administering treatment without consent
Avoiding actions that may cause harm to patients
Prioritizing the interests of the healthcare provider
#4
In healthcare, what does the term 'confidentiality' refer to?
Sharing patient information with anyone who requests it
Maintaining privacy by protecting patient information
Publicly discussing patient cases without consent
Ignoring patient preferences in decision-making
#5
What does the term 'beneficence' refer to in medical ethics?
Acting in the best interest of the patient
Maintaining confidentiality
Following legal procedures
Preserving patient autonomy
#6
In medical practice, what does 'informed consent' entail?
Ensuring patients have full understanding before treatment
Obtaining consent from family members
Explaining treatment options after procedures
Administering treatment without patient knowledge
#7
What is the difference between euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide?
Euthanasia is illegal, while physician-assisted suicide is legal in some jurisdictions.
Both terms refer to the same practice.
Euthanasia involves a physician actively ending a patient's life, while in physician-assisted suicide, the patient self-administers the lethal dose.
Physician-assisted suicide is only performed in emergency situations.
#8
What is the 'duty of care' concept in healthcare ethics?
A legal obligation to act in the best interest of the patient
Providing care only when it aligns with personal beliefs
Exclusively applicable to medical doctors
Ignoring patient preferences
#9
What is the primary purpose of an ethics committee in a healthcare institution?
To provide guidance on ethical issues related to patient care
To enforce strict rules and regulations
To exclude patients from decision-making processes
To increase healthcare costs
#10
What is the principle of nonmaleficence in medical ethics?
Acting in the best interest of the patient
Respecting patient autonomy
Avoiding harm to patients
Fairly distributing resources
#11
What is the legal term for negligence or incompetence by a healthcare professional?
Malpractice
Misfeasance
Nonfeasance
Negligence
#12
What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan law?
To protect healthcare professionals from liability when providing aid in emergencies
To penalize individuals who provide assistance in emergency situations
To encourage bystanders to refrain from helping in emergencies
To increase legal fees for medical practitioners
#13
What ethical principle is involved in the allocation of medical resources during a pandemic?
Justice
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
#14
What is the role of a medical ethicist in healthcare?
To provide legal advice to healthcare professionals
To conduct medical research
To analyze ethical dilemmas and provide guidance
To administer medical treatments
#15
What ethical principle is violated in cases of discrimination in healthcare delivery?
Justice
Nonmaleficence
Autonomy
Beneficence
#16
What is the term for the act of intentionally providing false information with the intent to deceive in a healthcare setting?
Negligence
Fraud
Malpractice
Defamation