Ethical Principles in Health Science Final Assessment Answer Key

Select all of the following which are an ethical concern in health science.

• How treatment is provided to patients

• Personal relationships with patients and other professionals

• Professional relationships with patients and other professionals

• Research topics and methods

Match the following principles of ethical behavior to the correct description.

• Patient’s right to not be harmed during care

• Autonomy

• Patient’s right to fair and equal treatment

• Justice

• Healthcare professional’s duty to refrain from maltreatment, minimize harm and promote good care toward patients

• Non-maleficence

• Patient’s right to make their own medical decisions based on beliefs and values

• Beneficence

Which of the following includes research conducted in a fair manner with full disclosure?

• Principles of privacy and confidentiality

• Principles of accountability and transparency

• Principles of totality and responsibility

• Principles of precaution and risk minimization

Which of the following are developed by professional organizations to guide professional behavior?

• A. Ethical behaviors

• B. Confidentiality

• C. Codes of ethics

• D. Ethical issues

The first AMA Code of Medical Ethics was established in __________.

• A. 1847

• B. 1920

• C. 1776

• D. 1901

Which law in health science is a request to introduce a biologic product into commerce?

• Informed consent

• Licensing for biologics

• OSHA

• EMTALA

__________ ensures quality care to patients without health insurance and patients living in rural communities.

• Autonomy

• Non-maleficence

• Beneficence

• Justice

__________ is/are the description of activities a licensed, practicing health science professional is permitted to perform.

• Ethical practices

• Scope of practice

• Ethical principles

• Scope of ethics

Which organization establishes standards and principles for professionals working in laboratory science?

• EMTALA

• AMA

• ASCLS

• HIPAA

Select all of the following which are positive implications of technological advancements.

• Easy access to records through online portals

• Frequent updates to keep devices current

• Machinery makes medications available faster