CMAA Medical Law and Ethics 3

Question 1

What ethical principle requires healthcare providers to 'do no harm'?

Accepted Answer

Nonmaleficence

Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Justice

Answer

Autonomy

Question 2

Under which federal law can a patient access their complete medical record?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Answer

FOIA

Answer

ADA

Answer

FMLA

Question 3

Which scenario constitutes patient abandonment?

Accepted Answer

Terminating the relationship without reasonable notice to find another provider

Answer

Referring to a specialist

Answer

Retiring with 90 days notice

Answer

Declining a new patient

Question 4

What is the purpose of a living will?

Accepted Answer

Specify wishes for end-of-life medical treatment

Answer

Designate property inheritance

Answer

Authorize financial decisions

Answer

Waive right to sue

Question 5

What does the ADA require of a medical office?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable accommodations for equal access to healthcare

Answer

Free services for patients with disabilities

Answer

Priority scheduling for all disabled patients

Answer

Home visits for patients who cannot travel

Question 6

What is the ethical principle of justice in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Fair and equitable distribution of resources among all patients

Answer

Priority to highest-paying patients

Answer

Ensuring fair physician compensation

Answer

Protecting workers from violence