BHS Medical Ethics and Law 3

Question 1

Which Nuremberg Code principle established that voluntary informed consent is absolutely essential in human experimentation?

Accepted Answer

Principle of voluntary consent

Answer

The Nuremberg Code (1947) established voluntary informed consent as the cornerstone of ethical human experimentation in response to Nazi medical atrocities.

Question 2

A terminally ill patient requests information about physician-assisted death. In a state where it is legal, the provider's first obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide complete, unbiased information about all legal options

Answer

Regardless of personal beliefs, providers must ensure patients receive accurate information about all legally available options to support autonomous decision-making.

Question 3

The doctrine of respondeat superior in healthcare law holds that:

Accepted Answer

Employers can be held liable for negligent acts of their employees within the scope of employment

Answer

Respondeat superior ('let the master answer') makes employers vicariously liable for employees' negligent acts performed within the scope of their duties.

Question 4

An adolescent (age 15) seeks confidential contraceptive counseling without parental consent. In most US states, the provider should:

Accepted Answer

Provide care, as minors can typically consent to reproductive health services

Answer

Most US states have minor consent laws allowing adolescents to consent independently to reproductive health, STI testing, and contraceptive services.

Question 5

Which element is NOT required to prove medical malpractice?

Accepted Answer

Intent to cause harm

Answer

Medical malpractice is a negligence claim requiring duty, breach, causation, and damages—intent is not required because negligence is unintentional by definition.

BHS - Bachelor of Health Science Practice Test

BHS - Bachelor of Health Science Practice Test

BHS Medical Ethics and Law 3