#1
Which principle emphasizes the patient's right to self-determination and autonomy?
Respect for autonomy
ExplanationRespect for patient's self-determination and autonomy.
#2
What does HIPAA stand for in the context of healthcare?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
ExplanationHIPAA ensures the security and privacy of patient health information.
#3
Which of the following is NOT considered a breach of medical ethics?
Providing informed consent
ExplanationProviding informed consent aligns with medical ethics.
#4
What is the term for the intentional termination of pregnancy?
Abortion
ExplanationIntentional termination of pregnancy.
#5
What is the purpose of the Nuremberg Code in medical ethics?
To establish guidelines for clinical trials involving human subjects
ExplanationEstablishing ethical guidelines for human subject research.
#6
Which of the following is an example of a living will?
A document specifying preferences for medical treatment if unable to communicate
ExplanationDocument outlining medical treatment preferences.
#7
In the context of medical research, what does 'informed consent' mean?
Consent given by the patient after fully understanding the risks and benefits
ExplanationPatient consent after understanding research risks.
#8
What is the concept of 'medical futility' in healthcare?
Providing treatment with no chance of benefit
ExplanationAdministering treatment with no expected benefit.
#9
In medical ethics, what does the principle of 'non-maleficence' refer to?
Avoiding harm to patients
ExplanationEnsuring actions do not harm patients.
#10
What is the concept of 'double effect' in medical ethics?
An intended good action resulting in an unintended harmful outcome
ExplanationPerforming a good action with unintentional harm.
#11
What is the 'doctrine of double effect' used to justify in medical ethics?
Administering pain relief medication to a terminally ill patient
ExplanationJustification for administering pain relief medication.