Western Governors University
D394 – Care for Individuals and Families
VIM1 Task 2 – Care Coordination
Printable Study Guide & Exam
Status: Passed First Attempt
Instructions for Students
Read each question carefully.
Select the one best answer.
Correct answers are bolded for study purposes.
Review rationales to strengthen understanding of ethical standards, legal
requirements, care coordination, and advocacy for diverse clients.
Section A: Ethical Standards vs. Legal Requirements
Question 1
Which statement best explains the difference between ethical standards and legal
requirements?
A. Ethical standards are enforced by courts, while legal requirements are optional
B. Legal requirements are based on personal values, while ethical standards are written laws
C. Ethical standards are based on moral principles, while legal requirements are established
by law
D. Ethical standards only apply to nurses, while legal requirements apply to everyone
, Rationale:
Ethical standards are grounded in principles of right and wrong, while legal requirements are
formal laws designed to protect individuals and organizations.
Question 2
Who typically upholds and interprets ethical standards within health and human services
organizations?
A. Law enforcement agencies
B. Government courts
C. Ethics committees and professional bodies
D. Insurance companies
Rationale:
Ethics committees guide ethical decision-making and ensure fair and just treatment of clients.
Question 3
What is the primary purpose of legal requirements in healthcare?
A. To promote personal beliefs
B. To encourage flexibility in care
C. To protect individuals from errors, fraud, and abuse of power
D. To replace ethical standards
Rationale:
Healthcare laws exist to protect patients and ensure safe, regulated practice.
Section A1: Ethical Standards in Collaborative Decision-Making
Question 4
Which ethical standard most directly supports collaborative decision-making?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
D394 – Care for Individuals and Families
VIM1 Task 2 – Care Coordination
Printable Study Guide & Exam
Status: Passed First Attempt
Instructions for Students
Read each question carefully.
Select the one best answer.
Correct answers are bolded for study purposes.
Review rationales to strengthen understanding of ethical standards, legal
requirements, care coordination, and advocacy for diverse clients.
Section A: Ethical Standards vs. Legal Requirements
Question 1
Which statement best explains the difference between ethical standards and legal
requirements?
A. Ethical standards are enforced by courts, while legal requirements are optional
B. Legal requirements are based on personal values, while ethical standards are written laws
C. Ethical standards are based on moral principles, while legal requirements are established
by law
D. Ethical standards only apply to nurses, while legal requirements apply to everyone
, Rationale:
Ethical standards are grounded in principles of right and wrong, while legal requirements are
formal laws designed to protect individuals and organizations.
Question 2
Who typically upholds and interprets ethical standards within health and human services
organizations?
A. Law enforcement agencies
B. Government courts
C. Ethics committees and professional bodies
D. Insurance companies
Rationale:
Ethics committees guide ethical decision-making and ensure fair and just treatment of clients.
Question 3
What is the primary purpose of legal requirements in healthcare?
A. To promote personal beliefs
B. To encourage flexibility in care
C. To protect individuals from errors, fraud, and abuse of power
D. To replace ethical standards
Rationale:
Healthcare laws exist to protect patients and ensure safe, regulated practice.
Section A1: Ethical Standards in Collaborative Decision-Making
Question 4
Which ethical standard most directly supports collaborative decision-making?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
