MHA Professionalism and Ethics 2

Question 1

A hospital administrator discovers that a senior physician is billing for services not rendered. The administrator's primary ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the conduct through proper compliance channels immediately

Answer

Healthcare administrators must report known fraud through established compliance channels without delay, as inaction creates legal and ethical liability.

Question 2

Which ethical principle most directly supports a patient's right to refuse treatment even when that refusal may result in death?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Autonomy is the principle that competent patients have the right to make their own healthcare decisions, including refusing life-sustaining treatment.

Question 3

An MHA student completing a residency observes their preceptor accepting gifts from a pharmaceutical vendor. The most appropriate first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Consult the organization's code of conduct and discuss concerns with a mentor

Answer

Reviewing the organization's code of conduct and consulting a trusted mentor is the appropriate initial step before escalating a vendor gift concern.

Question 4

The principle of distributive justice in healthcare administration is best illustrated by:

Accepted Answer

Allocating scarce ICU beds based on clinical need and likelihood of benefit

Answer

Distributive justice concerns the fair allocation of resources, such as distributing scarce ICU beds according to need and expected outcomes.

Question 5

A healthcare organization's ethics committee is MOST valuable when:

Accepted Answer

Providing consultation and guidance on complex ethical dilemmas

Answer

Ethics committees serve as consultative bodies that help staff, patients, and families navigate difficult ethical dilemmas—they do not make binding decisions.

MHA - Master of Healthcare Administration Practice Test

MHA - Master of Healthcare Administration Practice Test

MHA Professionalism and Ethics 2