Question 1

An impaired colleague is best described by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   A mentally challenged person is hired as a new employee.
B)   An employee who cannot function properly due to substance abuse.
C)   An employee who performs substandard work due to lack of interest in the job.
D)   All of the above.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Roe v. Wade is a landmark case by the United States Supreme Court that addressed which of the following ethical issues?

Accepted Answer

A)   genetic screening
B)   surrogate mothers
C)   contraceptive rights of minors
D)   abortionE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Identify the two main ethical theories and briefly define each.

Accepted Answer

utilitarianism - proposes that everyone,...

Question 4

Match the concept with the best definition
-habitual truthfulness and honesty

Accepted Answer

A)  beneficence
B)  nonmaleficence
C)  best interest standard
D)  fidelity
E)  justiceF) veracityG) cost/benefit analysisH) A) and C)
I) D) and E)

Question 5

A good reality check is to turn to your colleagues to determine if an ethical dilemma is legitimate or based on misperception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

___________, also called "positive euthanasia," involves the practice of actions that speed the process of dying.

Accepted Answer

A)   Active euthanasia
B)   Passive euthanasia
C)   EuthanasiaD) None of the above
E) A) and B)

Question 7

The Patient's Bill of Rights serves to express to the patient the existence of such rights as privacy and confidentiality, but not informed consent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Philosophers and ethicists have suggested multiple approaches to ethical reasoning for thousands of years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following would be considered an ethical dilemma due to the advancement of today's science and technology?

Accepted Answer

A)   Should an antibiotic be withheld so as not to prolong the life of a dying patient?
B)   What process should be followed if an unconscious patient has not left an advance directive?
C)   Should a patient be presented with medical options beyond their ability to comprehend?
D)   Should embryonic stem cells be used for research?E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

Match the type of issue with the correct descriptor.
-can result in penalties enforced by law

Accepted Answer

A)  legal issue
B)  ethical issueC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 11

Prospective payment systems establish gatekeeping procedures that may limit access to specialty care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the type of issue with the correct descriptor.
-when right behavior appears to bring about a wrong effect

Accepted Answer

A)  legal issue
B)  ethical issueC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 13

Etiquette is the formal study of moral choices that conform to standards of conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Codes of ethics are binding agreements that are written specifically for each professional area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the concept with the best definition
-refers to faithfulness, loyalty, and devotion to one's obligations or duties

Accepted Answer

A)  beneficence
B)  nonmaleficence
C)  best interest standard
D)  fidelity
E)  justiceF) veracityG) cost/benefit analysisH) C) and D)
I) A) and B)

Question 16

One of the most significant features of professional associations are their

Accepted Answer

A)   Ethical Concepts
B)   Moral Principles
C)   Code of Ethics
D)   Legal ConceptsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Confidentiality refers to the obligation of the health care provider to maintain patient information in a manner that will not permit dissemination beyond the health care provider.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following are ethical challenges the health information field has experienced EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   changes in the health care environment.
B)   requirements for documentation and access to and release of information.
C)   changes in reimbursement systems and their attendant coding systems.
D)   employee health and safety on the job.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is involved in research on human DNA?

Accepted Answer

A)   Human Genome Project
B)   United Network for Organ Sharing
C)   Association of Gene Research
D)   Healthcare Initiative ProjectE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Match the concept with the best definition
-refers to the prohibition against doing harm

Accepted Answer

A)  beneficence
B)  nonmaleficence
C)  best interest standard
D)  fidelity
E)  justiceF) veracityG) cost/benefit analysisH) C) and G)
I) A) and G)

Exam 4: Ethical Standards

The Patient's Bill of Rights serves to express to the patient the existence of such rights as privacy and confidentiality, but not informed consent.

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Identify the two main ethical theories and briefly define each.

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Match the type of issue with the correct descriptor. -when right behavior appears to bring about a wrong effect

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Match the type of issue with the correct descriptor. -can result in penalties enforced by law

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___________, also called "positive euthanasia," involves the practice of actions that speed the process of dying.

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One of the most significant features of professional associations are their

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Philosophers and ethicists have suggested multiple approaches to ethical reasoning for thousands of years.

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Prospective payment systems establish gatekeeping procedures that may limit access to specialty care.

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Match the concept with the best definition -refers to the prohibition against doing harm

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Confidentiality refers to the obligation of the health care provider to maintain patient information in a manner that will not permit dissemination beyond the health care provider.

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An impaired colleague is best described by which of the following?

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All of the following are ethical challenges the health information field has experienced EXCEPT

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Which of the following would be considered an ethical dilemma due to the advancement of today's science and technology?

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A good reality check is to turn to your colleagues to determine if an ethical dilemma is legitimate or based on misperception.

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Match the concept with the best definition -refers to faithfulness, loyalty, and devotion to one's obligations or duties

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Which of the following is involved in research on human DNA?

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Etiquette is the formal study of moral choices that conform to standards of conduct.

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Roe v. Wade is a landmark case by the United States Supreme Court that addressed which of the following ethical issues?

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Match the concept with the best definition -habitual truthfulness and honesty

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Codes of ethics are binding agreements that are written specifically for each professional area.

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