UTC Professional Ethics & Communication 3

Question 1

A patient refuses to have a male sonographer perform a pelvic ultrasound for cultural reasons. The most appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Accommodate the request whenever clinically and logistically possible

Answer

Respecting cultural preferences is part of patient-centered care and should be accommodated when staffing allows.

Question 2

Under HIPAA, a sonographer may share protected health information (PHI) without patient authorization in all of the following situations EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A family member's curiosity about the patient's diagnosis

Answer

HIPAA does not permit disclosing PHI to family members out of curiosity without the patient's explicit authorization.

Question 3

Which term describes the ethical obligation to treat all patients fairly and distribute healthcare resources equitably?

Accepted Answer

Justice

Answer

Justice in healthcare ethics refers to fair treatment and equitable distribution of resources and services among all patients.

Question 4

A sonographer working in a private practice setting is asked by the owner to perform scans on patients without a physician order to increase revenue. The technologist should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and report the practice to appropriate regulatory authorities if it continues

Answer

Performing diagnostic ultrasound without a physician order violates scope of practice and must be refused and reported if it persists.

Question 5

When providing post-procedure instructions to a patient who speaks limited English, the sonographer should ideally:

Accepted Answer

Use a certified medical interpreter or translation service

Answer

Certified medical interpreters ensure accurate, confidential, and professional communication with limited-English-proficiency patients.

(UTC) Ultrasound Technologist Certification Practice Test

(UTC) Ultrasound Technologist Certification Practice Test

UTC Professional Ethics & Communication 3