According to the authors, there are four common abuses that historically are
described as giving rise to vulnerability. Which response below contains the
correct four? correct answer -Physical control, coercion, undue influence,
and manipulation
In considering NBAC's analytic approach, an otherwise competent person who
is acutely ill might be considered at especially high risk of harm for: correct
answer -Situational cognitive vulnerability
When an IRB is reviewing a research study and they are considering if a
potential subject population is vulnerable, they should consider: correct
answer -Is there a power differential between researchers and subjects?
Which is true of inducements in research? correct answer -Inducements
constitute an "undue influence" if they alter a potential subject's decision-
making processes, such that they do not appropriately weigh the risk-benefit
relationship of the research.
Identify the following groups that are protected in the federal regulations (45
CFR 46), specifically in Subparts B, C, and D with additional protections:
correct answer -Pregnant women, prisoners, children
DSMBs are typically needed: correct answer -For all randomized trials
when interim efficacy and/or safety comparisons are planned
Confidentiality of the interim results of a randomized trial is important
because: correct answer -Revealing interim results may affect the conduct
of the study and lead to biased results
Which of the following statements about IRBs and DSMBs is true? correct
answer -They have overlapping responsibilities for trial oversight
DSMB members should have correct answer -No significant conflicts of
interest
, The type of member expertise needed on almost all DSMBs includes: correct
answer -Statistics
DSMB meetings should be held correct answer -It depends
A risk mitigation plan might include correct answer -Criteria for reducing
a subject's medication dose
: A DSMP includes a safety monitoring plan and what other component?
correct answer -Data management plan
Confidentiality of the interim results of a randomized trial is important
because: correct answer -Revealing interim results may affect the conduct
of the study and lead to biased results
The only type of trial for which FDA regulations mandate a DMC is: correct
answer -A trial of emergency research using an exception from the informed
consent requirement
The Belmont Report's principle of respect for persons incorporates at least
two ethical convictions: first, that individuals should be treated as
autonomous agents, and second, that: correct answer -Persons with
diminished autonomy are entitled to protection.
Which of the following are the three principles discussed in the Belmont
Report? correct answer -Respect for Persons, Beneficence, Justice
Which of the following is an example of how the principle of beneficence can
be applied to a study employing human subjects? correct answer -
Determining that the study has a maximization of benefits and a minimization
of risks.
The Belmont principle of beneficence requires that: correct answer -Risks
to subjects are reasonable in relation to anticipated benefits.
Which of the following is an example of how the principle of beneficence is
applied to a study involving human subjects? correct answer -Ensuring
that risks are reasonable in relationship to anticipated benefits