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- Q1
What is the primary purpose of ethics in healthcare?
To guide decision-making and behavior
To enforce laws
To promote competition among providers
To determine financial compensation
30s - Q2
How do ethics differ from morals?
Ethics are rules from external sources; morals are personal principles
Ethics apply only to healthcare; morals apply to all aspects of life
Ethics are always legal; morals are always illegal
Ethics are personal beliefs; morals are societal rules
30s - Q3
Which of the following is an example of a breach of confidentiality?
Posting about a patient on social media using their full name
Sharing patient information with another healthcare professional
Discussing a patient's condition with their authorized family members
Providing care to a patient without their knowledge
30s - Q4
Under HIPAA, which of the following is true regarding patient information sharing?
Consent is required for all information sharing, regardless of context
Patient information can be shared freely without consent
Patient information can only be shared with designated individuals
Healthcare professionals can share information with anyone
30s - Q5
What does the term 'negligence' refer to in a healthcare context?
Failure to meet the standard of care expected
A patient's refusal of treatment
A healthcare provider's emotional distress
Intentional harm caused by a provider
30s - Q6
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of HIPAA compliance?
Creating a data breach response plan
Making patient information available to the public
Designating an executive for data security
Training employees on privacy policies yearly
30s - Q7
What is the 'standard of care' in healthcare?
The level of care that a reasonably competent provider would provide
The minimum requirements for healthcare facilities
The maximum amount a provider can charge
The average cost of treatment
30s - Q8
Which of the following is an example of dereliction in medical practice?
Performing a successful surgery
Accurately diagnosing a condition
Not following up on a patient's test results
Providing patient education
30s - Q9
What are the four Ds of medical malpractice?
Duty, Dereliction, Damages, Direct cause
Duty, Documentation, Damages, Direct cause
Dereliction, Diagnosis, Direct cause, Documentation
Diagnosis, Deviation, Damages, Duty
30s - Q10
Medical Ethics What distinguishes criminal law from civil law in the context of healthcare?
Criminal law results in compensation, while civil law results in punishment
Criminal law deals with individual disputes, while civil law deals with crimes
Criminal law focuses on patient care, while civil law focuses on legal documentation
Criminal law is prosecuted by state officials, while civil law involves private individuals
30s - Q11
Which scenario best illustrates a breach of patient confidentiality?
A doctor sharing patient information with a family member without consent
A nurse discussing a patient's case with another nurse at work
A healthcare provider documenting a patient's condition in their medical records
A patient asking for their medical records
30s - Q12
In which situation is consent NOT required?
Before drawing blood
When sharing information with another healthcare professional
Before a surgical procedure
Before a physical examination
30s - Q13
If a healthcare provider performs surgery on the wrong site, which element of malpractice is most directly violated?
Damages
Duty
Direct cause
Dereliction
30s - Q14
What does the term 'data breach' refer to?
A legal case against a healthcare provider
A failure to document patient care
The loss of patient trust
Unauthorized access to patient information
30s - Q15
Which of the following is NOT considered an example of medical malpractice?
Misdiagnosing a patient
Providing a patient with comprehensive care
Ignoring laboratory results
Prematurely discharging a patient
30s