Course Introduction
Healthcare Ethics Exam Preparation Guide
Healthcare Ethics explores the fundamental moral principles and ethical issues that arise within the healthcare environment. Students will examine topics such as patient autonomy, informed consent, confidentiality, end-of-life care, resource allocation, and healthcare disparities. By analyzing real-world case studies, the course encourages critical thinking and ethical decision making in clinical practice, policy development, and research. This course is essential for understanding how ethical frameworks guide healthcare professionals in addressing complex dilemmas and promoting compassionate, equitable, and just care for all patients.
Recommended Textbook
Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professions 3rd Edition by Elsevier
Available Study Resources on Quizplus
12 Chapters
301 Verified Questions
301 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/study-set/1391
Page 2
Chapter 1: The Us Legal System
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
25 Verified Questions
25 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/27713
Sample Questions
Q1) If a man enters surgery to have his left leg amputated and leaves surgery with his right leg amputated, which Latin term of law applies?
A) Respondeat superior
B) Res ipsa loquitur
C) Stare decisis
D) Quid pro quo
Answer: B
Q2) All the cases below would be considered a civil case except:
A) divorce.
B) breach of contract.
C) dispute over real estate sale.
D) terrorist threats.
Answer: D
Q3) Which statements about the checks and balances system is untrue?
A) The legislature can develop statutes and veto the executive branch.
B) The executive branch has veto power and can propose legislation.
C) The judicial branch interprets laws.
D) The legislature proposes laws.
Answer: A
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 3
Chapter 2: The Basics of Ethics
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
25 Verified Questions
25 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/27714
Sample Questions
Q1) Values are:
A) thoughts a person has.
B) principles one chooses to live by.
C) knowing right from wrong.
D) one's integrity.
Answer: B
Q2) In the Dr. Bernard Lo clinical model method of decision making, one should first:
A) clarify the ethical issue.
B) determine the pros and cons of each option.
C) determine the exact ethical issue involved.
D) gather information.
Answer: D
Q3) When healthcare professionals attempt to improve the situations surrounding the patient, they are practicing which of the following principles?
A) Autonomy
B) Beneficence
C) Bioethics
D) Nonmaleficence
Answer: B
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 4
Chapter 3: Ethical and Bioethical Issues
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
25 Verified Questions
25 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/27715
Sample Questions
Q1) Implanting male sperm into the woman's vagina to aid in conception is called:
A) in vitro fertilization.
B) using a surrogate.
C) artificial insemination.
D) sterilization.
Answer: C
Q2) The following key question is raised in debates about voluntary abortion.
A) When does human life begin?
B) How old must a patient be to receive a voluntary abortion?
C) Should parents be told about a minor requesting an abortion?
D) Should the father of the child have to approve the abortion?
Answer: A
Q3) This states that when a patient has irreversibly lost function of the entire brain and/or the circulatory and respiratory systems, they are considered to be dead.
A) Uniform Death Act
B) Uniform Determination of Death Act
C) Death Determination Act
D) Determination of Death Act
Answer: B
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 5
Chapter 4: Workplace Issues
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
26 Verified Questions
26 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/27716
Sample Questions
Q1) Why are corrective action steps important to be included in an employer's policy and procedure manual?
A) So the employee can make the same mistake several times without being fired
B) So the employer can get rid of someone with whom they have a personality conflict
C) So the employer can counsel the employee about his or her performance and help the employee improve
D) So the employee can be trained correctly
Q2) To ensure the efficient and effective care for all patients, a healthcare provider should always treat the patient:
A) with honesty and integrity.
B) with dignity and respect.
C) with smiles and hugs.
D) with dignity and integrity.
Q3) Why is it wise for a physician to never destroy a record?
A) A lawsuit may occur after the record is destroyed.
B) The physician can reviews records periodically to learn from them.
C) A patient may want it years later.
D) A deceased person's family may need it for genetic information.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 6
Chapter 5: Code and Standards Infractions
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
25 Verified Questions
25 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/27717
Sample Questions
Q1) What are workplace standards?
A) Standards that are expected of employees dependent upon their position
B) Rules of the workplace, no matter your position
C) Laws set forth by local governments
D) Standards set by society
Q2) Consequence that is levied against a legal or ethical violation is called:
A) compliance.
B) due process.
C) sanction.
D) disciplinary action.
Q3) The Medical Practice Act that governs healthcare professionals is regulated:
A) locally.
B) state by state.
C) federally.
D) by all of the above.
Q4) If an insurance carrier finds an error, they look for:
A) the intent of the error.
B) reasons to sue the physician.
C) who is responsible for the error within the physician's office.
D) all of the above.
Page 7
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 6: The Medical Malpractice Lawsuit and the Trial Process
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
25 Verified Questions
25 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/27718
Sample Questions
Q1) This type of defense is a denial of negligence.
A) Denial
B) Affirmative
C) Emergency care
D) Good Samaritan
Q2) Which situation does not illustrate determination of the existence of a duty that has been breached?
A) A physician mistakenly removes healthy ovaries from a 23-year-old patient.
B) A radiology technician is reprimanded more than 5 times in writing regarding his inability to perform his job accurately.
C) A physician's liability insurance has been canceled 12 times.
D) A nurse performs within the scope of her duties.
Q3) To help prevent malpractice, a healthcare provider should:
A) work within their scope of practice.
B) make promises to cure a patient.
C) treat patients as if they were friends.
D) with permission from a superior, work outside their job description.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 8
Chapter 7: Intentional and Quasi-Intentional Torts
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
25 Verified Questions
25 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/27719
Sample Questions
Q1) In which situation could sexual activity with a patient be acceptable?
A) The physician and patient are both consenting adults.
B) The patient agrees to sign a release form.
C) The physician has clearly stated his or her intentions with the patient.
D) Sexual activity is never acceptable with patients.
Q2) As a result of increased use of computers in the healthcare setting, the following was established to decrease the potential for breach of confidentiality:
A) OSHA
B) HIPAA
C) Ethics
D) CMS
Q3) If a tort is committed:
A) an individual brings the case against the state.
B) an individual brings the case against another individual.
C) the state brings the case against an individual.
D) both B and C are true.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 9
Chapter 8: Statutory Reporting and Public Duties
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
25 Verified Questions
25 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/27720
Sample Questions
Q1) Why are statutory reports required in the healthcare field?
A) So the government can keep track of individuals
B) For statistical data
C) For the welfare of the general public
D) All of the above
Q2) A child presents with repeated injuries that are unexplained, or do not make sense. This child could be suffering from:
A) Munchausen's disease by proxy.
B) battered child syndrome.
C) child maltreatment syndrome.
D) all of the above.
Q3) Diazepam is a Schedule ___ drug.
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 10
Chapter 9: Professional Liability Insurance
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
25 Verified Questions
25 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/27721
Sample Questions
Q1) The declarations page usually describes which of the following aspects of liability?
A) Limits
B) Occurrence
C) Incident
D) Medical incident
Q2) A policy was in effect from July 1, 1979, through August 31, 1995. A claim was made on the policy on October 24, 1998, related to an incident that happened while coverage was in force. Which type of policy is most likely to cover the claim?
A) Tail coverage
B) Claims made
C) Occurrence
D) Umbrella coverage
Q3) Professional liability insurers may also provide additional coverage, including:
A) plaintiff expense benefit.
B) license protection.
C) professional liability.
D) professional injury protection.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 11
Chapter 10: Death and Dying Issues
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
25 Verified Questions
25 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/27722
Sample Questions
Q1) The criteria needed that must be met before a patient can be pronounced brain dead include all of the following, except:
A) no pupil response.
B) no blinking reflex.
C) no talking.
D) no grimace reflex.
Q2) If a patient is unable to accept his or her condition is terminal, this is considered the ____ stage of death.
A) denial
B) anger
C) bargaining
D) depression
Q3) If a patient becomes incapacitated and specifies what types of medical treatment he or she wants, this is considered a:
A) durable power of attorney.
B) living will.
C) healthcare proxy.
D) do not resuscitate order.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 12
Chapter 11: Conflict Management
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
25 Verified Questions
25 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/27723
Sample Questions
Q1) You break out in a sweat after a conflict. What type of conflict response is this?
A) Emotional response
B) Cognitive response
C) Physical response
D) Positive response
Q2) Personal conduct, whether verbal or physical, that affects patient care negatively is called:
A) competing.
B) negative conflict.
C) disruptive behavior.
D) nonaccommodating.
Q3) A nurse is totally ignoring the wishes of her coworkers as well as the policies of the institution, and many of them are fed up with her antics. Another nurse encourages her coworkers to "give it time, it will blow over," after one of her tirades. What type of conflict behavioral style is this?
A) Competing
B) Accommodating
C) Avoiding
D) Compromising
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 13
Chapter 12: Business Aspects of Healthcare
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
25 Verified Questions
25 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/27724
Sample Questions
Q1) This type of practice has a two or more providers that share in overhead, but do not share in the profits or losses.
A) Solo
B) Sole proprietorship
C) Associate practice
D) Group practice
Q2) All licensed physicians have undergone a minimum of undergraduate school and fully completed medical school and internship requirements beyond finishing medical school.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Medicine is a business.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A person can be covered by both Medicaid and Medicare.
A)True
B)False
Q5) All specialists must have the same amount of education.
A)True
B)False
Page 14
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.