305 Week 1 Quiz Review

What is the purpose of formalized codes of ethics in the health care professions?

• To increase the competence within the profession.

• To revoke the licenses of unethical practitioners.

• To provide a consistent guide for protocol.

• To relieve the lawmaking bodies of their legal responsibilities.

Law may be defined as

• a moral code.

• good manners.

• rules of conduct.

• protocol.

Which of the following is considered a technical skill?

• Tact

• Problem-solving

• Common sense

• Computer literacy

Formed through the influences of family, culture, and society, which of these serve as the basis for ethical conduct?

• Moral values

• Code of etiquette

• Protocol standards

• Laws

A radiology technician approaches a new patient and states, "I am Jennifer and I will be taking care of you today." Which of the three "Cs" is an example of this?

• Common sense

• Compassion

• Courtesy

• Coordination

A new employee in a large medical practice is looking for the professional etiquette staff members are expected to follow. Which would be the best source for learning these rules?

• The employee's professional code of ethics.

• The state's medical practice acts.

• The bulletin board in the employee lounge.

• The office policy manual.

Unethical behavior is always

• unacceptable

• illegal

• punishable by legal means

• punishable by professional groups

Which of the following is a synonym for "good manners"?

• Protocol

• Etiquette

• Morals

• Laws

Which document serves as a guideline about professional behavior and etiquette for employees?

• The AMA's Code of Ethics.

• The office policy manual.

• Medical practice acts.

• Emily Post's Guide to Etiquette.

Written codes of ethics for health care practitioners

• evolved primarily to serve as moral guidelines for those who provide care.

• are legally binding.

• did not exist in ancient times.

• are used in legal cases.