HSR Vulnerable Populations Protection

Question 1

Under 45 CFR 46, which Subpart provides additional protections specifically for children involved in research?

Accepted Answer

Subpart D

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Subpart A

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Subpart B

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Subpart C

Question 2

When a child is capable of understanding a research study, the researcher must obtain:

Accepted Answer

Assent from the child and parental permission

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Only parental consent

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Only the IRB's approval

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A waiver signed by the child's guardian

Question 3

Which ethical principle from the Belmont Report is most directly invoked when ensuring vulnerable populations are not exploited in research?

Accepted Answer

Justice

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Respect for Persons

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Beneficence

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Autonomy

Question 4

Pregnant women are classified as a vulnerable population in human subjects research primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Research risks may extend to the developing fetus

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They cannot legally provide informed consent

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Federal law prohibits their enrollment in any study

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They are always considered economically disadvantaged

Question 5

A legally authorized representative (LAR) is most commonly required in research when a participant:

Accepted Answer

Lacks decision-making capacity

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Is under 18 years old

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Is incarcerated in a federal facility

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Belongs to an economically disadvantaged group

Question 6

Under 45 CFR 46 Subpart C, which category of research involving prisoners is explicitly permissible?

Accepted Answer

Research on conditions particularly affecting prisoners as a class

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Research on any condition affecting the general public

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Research on the possible causes of criminal behavior without limits

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Research solely designed to benefit non-prisoner populations

Question 7

When may an IRB waive the requirement for parental permission for a minor's participation in research?

Accepted Answer

When parental permission is not a reasonable requirement to protect the subjects

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When the study involves greater than minimal risk

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When the child is at least 10 years old

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When fewer than 20 minors are enrolled