Exam Preview for 1246: Ethics in Healthcare June 1, 2021

Ethics in Healthcare

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1. What are the key reasons why ethics play a crucial role in healthcare? Health care providers have a significant impact on human life Healthcare providers are guided by a variety of ethical principles and beliefs about what is right and wrong The healthcare system serves diverse populations composed of hundreds of cultures All of the above
2. _______ represents a set of general principles and rules that have been developed to help ensure that the health needs of the public are provided in a safe, effective, and caring manner. An ethical theory AARC code of ethics Civil statutes Criminal statutes
3. Patients have the right to make decisions about their health care, including whether they choose to receive treatment, is an example of ______. Breach of contract Charge of fraud Autonomy Negligence
4. All of the following are true about the AARC Statement of Ethics and Professional Conduct, except? Keep and maintain accurate records of patient contact and treatment Report suspected cases of spousal, elderly and child abuse Do not act as a patient advocate in all situations involving respiratory care Communicate honestly and effectively with other members of the care team
5. Which of the following is a major form of advance directive? Designation of health care surrogate/representative Health care power of attorney Trust fund Both B and C