#1
Which principle emphasizes providing care to the most vulnerable individuals first?
Principle of autonomy
Principle of justice
Principle of beneficence
Principle of nonmaleficence
#2
Which of the following best describes the principle of autonomy in healthcare ethics?
Providing care based on patient preferences
Minimizing harm to patients
Providing fair and equal treatment to all patients
Avoiding conflicts of interest
#3
Which of the following best describes the principle of nonmaleficence in healthcare ethics?
Respecting patients' rights to make decisions about their own care
Acting in the best interest of patients and avoiding harm
Treating patients fairly and without discrimination
Maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy
#4
Which ethical principle involves treating patients with fairness and without discrimination?
Principle of autonomy
Principle of justice
Principle of beneficence
Principle of nonmaleficence
#5
What is the term for the legal obligation of healthcare providers to protect patients from harm?
Duty of confidentiality
Duty of care
Duty of beneficence
Duty of autonomy
#6
What is the primary aim of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
To ensure healthcare access for all individuals
To protect patients' privacy and health information
To regulate pharmaceutical companies
To establish standards for medical billing
#7
What ethical principle obligates healthcare providers to avoid causing harm to patients?
Principle of autonomy
Principle of justice
Principle of beneficence
Principle of nonmaleficence
#8
What is the term for the legal requirement to obtain a patient's consent before performing medical treatment or procedures?
Informed consent
Implied consent
Compulsory consent
Emergency consent
#9
Which of the following is an example of a breach of patient confidentiality?
Sharing medical information with other healthcare providers involved in patient care
Using protected health information for medical research with patient consent
Discussing patient cases with unauthorized individuals
Obtaining patient consent before disclosing medical information to family members
#10
What legal principle requires healthcare professionals to provide care that meets the standard of care expected in their field?
Principle of autonomy
Principle of justice
Standard of care
Duty of confidentiality
#11
Which of the following situations poses a conflict between the principles of autonomy and beneficence?
A patient refusing life-saving treatment
A patient requesting experimental treatment
A patient being treated without informed consent
A patient receiving standard medical care
#12
What is the term for the intentional deception or misrepresentation that an individual knows, or should know, to be false or does not believe to be true?
Fraud
Negligence
Malpractice
Defamation
#13
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a breach of medical ethics?
Accepting gifts from patients
Providing unnecessary medical treatment for financial gain
Providing compassionate end-of-life care
Failing to disclose medical errors to patients
#14
What is the term for the process of objectively examining a healthcare provider's actions to determine whether they complied with the standard of care?
Informed consent
Medical negligence
Malpractice
Peer review
#15
Which of the following is an ethical concern related to healthcare resource allocation?
Providing adequate staff training
Ensuring patient confidentiality
Fairly distributing limited medical resources
Maintaining electronic health records