NHI Professional Ethics 5

Question 1

A patient shares information about illegal drug use during an appointment. Under most circumstances, what governs whether this can be disclosed?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA and applicable state confidentiality laws

Answer

HIPAA and state laws govern when and how patient health information, including sensitive disclosures, can be shared.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of 'beneficence' in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Performing actions that promote the patient's well-being

Answer

Beneficence is the ethical principle of acting in the best interest of the patient to promote their well-being.

Question 3

A healthcare worker is asked to perform a task they have not been trained to do. What is the most ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Decline and inform the supervisor they lack the training

Answer

Performing tasks without proper training risks patient harm and violates professional ethical and legal obligations.

Question 4

In the context of professional ethics, 'dual relationships' in healthcare refer to:

Accepted Answer

Having both a professional and personal relationship with a patient

Answer

Dual relationships occur when a professional has both a therapeutic and personal relationship with a patient, creating conflicts of interest.

Question 5

A patient's family member calls and demands a full update on the patient's condition. The patient has not given authorization. What should the healthcare professional do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to share any information without the patient's authorization

Answer

Patient information cannot be shared with family members without the patient's explicit authorization under HIPAA.

(NHI) National Healthcareer Institute Certification Practice Test

(NHI) National Healthcareer Institute Certification Practice Test

NHI Professional Ethics 5