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Professional Ethics & Communication Flashcards

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  1. A cardiovascular specialist discovers a colleague has been documenting inaccurate stress test results to avoid reimbursement delays. What is the most appropriate first action?

    Answer: Report the concern to the compliance officer or department supervisor

    Falsifying medical records is a serious ethical and legal violation that must be reported through proper institutional channels such as a compliance officer.

  2. When communicating echocardiogram results to a patient with limited health literacy, which strategy is most effective?

    Answer: Use plain language, visual aids, and teach-back techniques

    Plain language combined with teach-back and visual aids improves comprehension and promotes informed decision-making for patients with limited health literacy.

  3. A patient refuses a recommended cardiac catheterization after being fully informed of risks and benefits. The cardiovascular specialist should:

    Answer: Document the refusal and respect the patient's autonomous decision

    Informed refusal by a competent adult must be respected and documented; patient autonomy is a foundational ethical principle.

  4. Which of the following best defines a conflict of interest for a CCS professional?

    Answer: Receiving payment from a device company while recommending their products to patients

    A conflict of interest arises when personal financial relationships could improperly influence clinical recommendations.

  5. During a cardiac stress test, a patient discloses they are experiencing domestic violence. The most ethical response is to:

    Answer: Acknowledge the disclosure, provide safety resources, and document appropriately

    Acknowledging the disclosure with empathy, offering resources, and documenting appropriately reflects trauma-informed, patient-centered ethical practice.

  6. A CCS professional is asked by a supervisor to perform a cardiac procedure they are not trained or credentialed to perform. They should:

    Answer: Refuse and explain the scope-of-practice and credentialing requirements

    Performing procedures outside one's credentialed scope of practice is unethical and exposes patients and the professional to serious harm and liability.

  7. Which ethical principle is most directly upheld when a cardiovascular specialist ensures a patient is free from pain and distress during a diagnostic procedure?

    Answer: Nonmaleficence

    Nonmaleficence — the duty to 'do no harm' — encompasses minimizing patient pain, discomfort, and distress during procedures.