#1
Which principle in healthcare ethics emphasizes doing good for the patient?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
#2
What is the principle of 'nonmaleficence' in healthcare ethics?
Respecting the autonomy of patients
Acting in the best interest of patients
Avoiding harm to patients
Distributing healthcare resources fairly
#3
What is the principle of 'justice' in healthcare ethics?
Respecting patient autonomy
Ensuring fairness and equality in the distribution of healthcare resources
Avoiding harm to patients
Acting in the best interest of patients
#4
What does the principle of 'veracity' emphasize in healthcare ethics?
Respecting patient autonomy
Maintaining honesty and truthfulness in patient-provider interactions
Ensuring fairness and equality in healthcare
Minimizing harm to patients
#5
What does the principle of 'autonomy' in healthcare ethics emphasize?
Respecting and protecting patient privacy
Acting in the best interest of patients
Ensuring fairness and equality in healthcare
Respecting patient self-determination and decision-making
#6
Which of the following is NOT considered a breach of patient confidentiality?
Sharing patient information with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care
Discussing patient cases in a public area where others might overhear
Accessing a patient's medical records without authorization
Using patient information for research purposes without consent
#7
What does the acronym HIPAA stand for in healthcare?
Healthcare Information Practices and Applications Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Healthcare Informed Patient Access and Authorization
Hospital Information Privacy and Assurance Act
#8
Which of the following best defines the term 'informed consent' in healthcare?
Consent given by the patient after being fully informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a treatment or procedure
Consent given by the patient's family without the patient's knowledge
Consent given by the healthcare provider without disclosing any information to the patient
Consent given by the patient after being partially informed of the risks of a treatment or procedure
#9
Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma in healthcare?
Administering medication as prescribed
Respecting patient confidentiality
Deciding whether to disclose a terminal diagnosis to a patient
Providing routine check-ups to patients
#10
What is the purpose of the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) in healthcare?
To ensure patient autonomy and right to make healthcare decisions
To restrict patient access to medical records
To limit healthcare providers' liability in malpractice cases
To mandate insurance coverage for all patients
#11
What is the primary role of a healthcare ethics committee?
To provide legal advice to healthcare providers
To make medical decisions for patients
To resolve ethical dilemmas and conflicts in healthcare
To enforce hospital policies and procedures
#12
Which of the following is an example of a tort in healthcare law?
Administering the wrong medication to a patient
Using a patient's data for research purposes with proper consent
Providing appropriate treatment to a patient
Following standard medical protocols
#13
Which of the following is NOT an essential component of informed consent?
Disclosure of risks and benefits
Patient comprehension of information provided
Patient's agreement to receive treatment without any information
Voluntary decision-making by the patient
#14
What is the significance of the Belmont Report in healthcare ethics?
It establishes guidelines for maintaining patient confidentiality
It outlines principles and guidelines for ethical research involving human subjects
It mandates insurance coverage for all patients
It regulates the distribution of healthcare resources
#15
What is the concept of 'utility' in healthcare ethics?
Ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality
Balancing benefits and harms to maximize overall well-being
Maintaining honesty and truthfulness in patient-provider interactions
Minimizing harm to patients
#16
Which of the following is an example of an ethical violation in healthcare research?
Obtaining informed consent from participants
Fabricating research data
Maintaining confidentiality of research participants
Conducting research in accordance with ethical guidelines