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Healthcare Ethics and Legal Principles Quiz

#1

Which principle emphasizes providing care to the most vulnerable individuals first?

Principle of justice
Explanation

Prioritizing care for the vulnerable

#2

Which of the following best describes the principle of autonomy in healthcare ethics?

Providing care based on patient preferences
Explanation

Respecting patient choices

#3

Which of the following best describes the principle of nonmaleficence in healthcare ethics?

Acting in the best interest of patients and avoiding harm
Explanation

Benefiting patients without harm

#4

Which ethical principle involves treating patients with fairness and without discrimination?

Principle of justice
Explanation

Fair treatment for all patients

#5

What is the term for the legal obligation of healthcare providers to protect patients from harm?

Duty of care
Explanation

Obligation to protect patients

#6

What is the primary aim of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

To protect patients' privacy and health information
Explanation

Safeguarding patient privacy

#7

What ethical principle obligates healthcare providers to avoid causing harm to patients?

Principle of nonmaleficence
Explanation

Preventing harm to patients

#8

What is the term for the legal requirement to obtain a patient's consent before performing medical treatment or procedures?

Informed consent
Explanation

Consent for medical procedures

#9

Which of the following is an example of a breach of patient confidentiality?

Discussing patient cases with unauthorized individuals
Explanation

Unauthorized sharing of patient information

#10

What legal principle requires healthcare professionals to provide care that meets the standard of care expected in their field?

Standard of care
Explanation

Providing expected level of care

#11

Which of the following situations poses a conflict between the principles of autonomy and beneficence?

A patient refusing life-saving treatment
Explanation

Patient autonomy versus beneficence

#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
Explanation

Intentional deception

#13

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a breach of medical ethics?

Providing compassionate end-of-life care
Explanation

Ethical end-of-life care

#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?

Peer review
Explanation

Objective evaluation of care

#15

Which of the following is an ethical concern related to healthcare resource allocation?

Fairly distributing limited medical resources
Explanation

Equitable allocation of resources

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