Medical Knowledge Medical Ethics & Law

Question 1

What is informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Patient's voluntary agreement after receiving complete information about risks, benefits, and alternatives

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Patient agreeing to treatment after being told only the diagnosis

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A signed form required by law without any patient discussion

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Permission from a family member for an adult patient's treatment

Question 2

What is the principle of beneficence in medical ethics?

Accepted Answer

Act in the patient's best interest to promote their welfare

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Do no harm to the patient

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Treat all patients equally regardless of circumstances

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Respect the patient's stated wishes exclusively

Question 3

Under HIPAA, which information is considered protected health information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

Any individually identifiable health information

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General population health statistics

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De-identified research data

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Published anonymized case studies

Question 4

What is a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order?

Accepted Answer

Medical order instructing providers not to perform CPR if the patient's heart or breathing stops

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Order to transfer a patient to another facility

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Order to withhold all medications and treatments

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Order to keep a patient sedated at all times

Question 5

What does patient autonomy mean in medical ethics?

Accepted Answer

The patient's right to make informed decisions about their own healthcare

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The physician's right to make all treatment decisions

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The institution's right to set mandatory treatment policies

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The family's right to override a competent adult patient's decisions

Question 6

What is the ethical principle of justice in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Fair and equitable distribution of healthcare resources and treatment

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Avoiding all harm to patients

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Acting solely in the patient's best interest

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Keeping all patient information strictly confidential