#1
Which principle of medical ethics emphasizes the importance of respecting a patient's autonomy and their right to make informed decisions about their own healthcare?
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Autonomy
Justice
#2
What does the acronym HIPAA stand for in the context of healthcare?
Healthcare Information Protection and Privacy Act
Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Healthcare Integrity and Protection Assurance Act
Healthcare Information Policy and Protection Act
#3
Which principle of medical ethics requires healthcare professionals to do no harm to patients?
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Autonomy
Justice
#4
What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan law in healthcare?
To protect healthcare professionals from liability when providing emergency care
To regulate healthcare billing practices
To ensure patient confidentiality
To standardize medical treatment protocols
#5
What is the purpose of the Stark Law in healthcare?
To regulate the use of controlled substances
To prevent physician self-referral and ensure medical referrals are based on patient need
To protect patient privacy and confidentiality
To standardize healthcare billing practices
#6
Which of the following is an example of a breach of patient confidentiality?
A nurse discussing a patient's condition with another nurse in a private room
A doctor sharing a patient's medical information with their family without consent
A pharmacist verifying a patient's identity before dispensing medication
A hospital administrator accessing patient records for billing purposes
#7
What is the legal term for the failure of a healthcare professional to provide a level of care that a reasonably prudent person would under similar circumstances?
Negligence
Malpractice
Informed consent
Liability
#8
Which of the following is an example of a breach of patient autonomy?
A doctor providing all possible treatment options to a patient
A nurse refusing to provide care to a patient based on personal beliefs
A pharmacist discussing medication side effects with a patient
A healthcare team involving the patient in treatment decisions
#9
What is the primary purpose of advance directives in healthcare?
To assign a healthcare proxy
To outline a patient's treatment preferences
To facilitate organ donation
To establish a living will
#10
What is the primary purpose of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)?
To regulate the use of emergency medical equipment
To ensure patients have access to emergency medical treatment regardless of ability to pay
To establish protocols for medical emergencies in labor
To govern the transportation of patients in critical condition
#11
Which of the following is NOT an ethical consideration in end-of-life care?
Respecting the patient's wishes regarding treatment
Maintaining hope at all costs
Providing comfort and alleviating suffering
Involving the patient in decision-making as much as possible
#12
Which ethical principle dictates that healthcare resources should be distributed fairly and that similar cases should be treated alike?
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Autonomy
Justice
#13
Which ethical principle emphasizes the obligation of healthcare professionals to act in the best interests of their patients and to do good?
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Autonomy
Justice
#14
Which ethical principle emphasizes the fair distribution of healthcare resources and services?
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Autonomy
Justice
#15
Which ethical principle emphasizes the duty of healthcare providers to act in the best interests of their patients?
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
Autonomy
Justice