Medical Law & Ethics Final Exam
all of the above
The definition of ethics is:
principles one chooses to live by
Values are:
nonmaleficence
The principle of "doing no harm" is called:
Justice
If there is one heart available for transplant and healthcare professionals must make the
decision as to who gets the heart, which bioethical principle is involved?
beneficence
The reason that most people enter the healthcare field is grounded in the principle of:
Integrity
Actions that show respect for human dignity, such as being honest and putting the
patient first, reflect which of the following principles?
Patient
Who is the most important person in the healthcare organization's code of ethics?
Beneficence
When healthcare professionals attempt to improve the situations surrounding the
patient, they are practicing which of the following principles?
Tolerance
Respect for others whose beliefs, practices, religions, or customs may differ from our
own is called:
Integrity
Unwavering adherence to an individual's values and principles with dedication to high
standard is:
Values
Principles that individuals choose to live by are called:
utilitarianism
Ethical theory based on the greatest good for the greatest number is called:
Teleology
This ethical theory is based on the obligation of the individual to perform his or her
responsibility no matter the circumstance.
Rights-based ethics
This type of ethics theory emphasizes the specific person and does not consider the
general population.
Justice-based ethics
"Justice is blind" ethics theory is considered:
Virtue-based ethics
This ethics theory is based on character traits and qualities of individuals.
Is it legal?
What is the first question one should ask when making ethical business decisions?
Determine all the facts of the situation
, In the seven step decision making model, what is the first step that should be taken?
Gather information
In the Dr. Bernard Lo clinical model method of decision making, one should first:
Make decisions based on logic and the codes and standards of the facility.
Medical ethics committees formed in very large medical facilities:
Officially recognizing a person or organization for meeting standards established
by an industry
What is accreditation?
quality assurance programs.
An important program each healthcare facility should have is:
Justice
What is the principle that ethics should be based on what is consistent and fair to
everybody?
Treating them with respect and tolerance
What is the medical etiquette when dealing with patients?
Illegal acts are most likely unethical.
What is the difference between ethics and laws?
The employer of the governing entity
If an individual does something illegal, whose responsibility is it to enforce sanctions?
disciplinary action
Consequence that is levied against a legal or ethical violation is called:
professional codes of conduct
Workplace sanctions depend on __________ to instill.
Standards that are expected of employees dependent upon their position
What are workplace standards?
state and federal regulations
Disciplinary action varies from all of the following except:
Corrective action plan
What is an example of disciplinary action for minor infraction?
Permanent loss of license
What is an example of a disciplinary action for a serious infraction?
inform the employee of potential measures to be taken when company policies
are violated.
A compliance plan is used to:
information about any individual that is protected by law.
Protected health information is:
HIPAA
A patient's right to confidentiality is covered under:
OCR
What organization regulates HIPAA rules?
Documentation of the offense in the employee's file
What is necessary for an employee to be terminated for violating a policy that is clearly
described in the company's policies and procedures as "immediate dismissal"?
following policies and procedures through every step before termination, and
documenting that such steps were taken.
Due process is:
all of the above
The definition of ethics is:
principles one chooses to live by
Values are:
nonmaleficence
The principle of "doing no harm" is called:
Justice
If there is one heart available for transplant and healthcare professionals must make the
decision as to who gets the heart, which bioethical principle is involved?
beneficence
The reason that most people enter the healthcare field is grounded in the principle of:
Integrity
Actions that show respect for human dignity, such as being honest and putting the
patient first, reflect which of the following principles?
Patient
Who is the most important person in the healthcare organization's code of ethics?
Beneficence
When healthcare professionals attempt to improve the situations surrounding the
patient, they are practicing which of the following principles?
Tolerance
Respect for others whose beliefs, practices, religions, or customs may differ from our
own is called:
Integrity
Unwavering adherence to an individual's values and principles with dedication to high
standard is:
Values
Principles that individuals choose to live by are called:
utilitarianism
Ethical theory based on the greatest good for the greatest number is called:
Teleology
This ethical theory is based on the obligation of the individual to perform his or her
responsibility no matter the circumstance.
Rights-based ethics
This type of ethics theory emphasizes the specific person and does not consider the
general population.
Justice-based ethics
"Justice is blind" ethics theory is considered:
Virtue-based ethics
This ethics theory is based on character traits and qualities of individuals.
Is it legal?
What is the first question one should ask when making ethical business decisions?
Determine all the facts of the situation
, In the seven step decision making model, what is the first step that should be taken?
Gather information
In the Dr. Bernard Lo clinical model method of decision making, one should first:
Make decisions based on logic and the codes and standards of the facility.
Medical ethics committees formed in very large medical facilities:
Officially recognizing a person or organization for meeting standards established
by an industry
What is accreditation?
quality assurance programs.
An important program each healthcare facility should have is:
Justice
What is the principle that ethics should be based on what is consistent and fair to
everybody?
Treating them with respect and tolerance
What is the medical etiquette when dealing with patients?
Illegal acts are most likely unethical.
What is the difference between ethics and laws?
The employer of the governing entity
If an individual does something illegal, whose responsibility is it to enforce sanctions?
disciplinary action
Consequence that is levied against a legal or ethical violation is called:
professional codes of conduct
Workplace sanctions depend on __________ to instill.
Standards that are expected of employees dependent upon their position
What are workplace standards?
state and federal regulations
Disciplinary action varies from all of the following except:
Corrective action plan
What is an example of disciplinary action for minor infraction?
Permanent loss of license
What is an example of a disciplinary action for a serious infraction?
inform the employee of potential measures to be taken when company policies
are violated.
A compliance plan is used to:
information about any individual that is protected by law.
Protected health information is:
HIPAA
A patient's right to confidentiality is covered under:
OCR
What organization regulates HIPAA rules?
Documentation of the offense in the employee's file
What is necessary for an employee to be terminated for violating a policy that is clearly
described in the company's policies and procedures as "immediate dismissal"?
following policies and procedures through every step before termination, and
documenting that such steps were taken.
Due process is:
