Exam 4: Examining Ethics in Nursing Research

A research subject reported to a nurse that he was not receiving as much physical therapy as his friend who was not in the study. Which human right needs to be investigated?

In a study of patients experiencing arthritis, the researcher used real names in the field notes. Which human right was violated?

One example of a research population with diminished autonomy (vulnerability) would be:

The current practice with regard to research on neonates is:

The first internationally recognized effort to establish ethical standards was the:

Which of the following is not necessary to be included in the information provided to potential participants in a study for them to give informed consent? The

Which of the following are true statements regarding ethical research?

The purpose of an institutional review board (IRB) is to:

In a study in which nurses rated weekend versus weekday work schedule preference, the researcher permitted nursing administrators to examine the raw data. Which human right was violated?

A compromise from the rigorous standards created by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare 1973 regulations for the Protection of Human Research Subjects resulted in which of the following?

Which organization is responsible for ensuring the humane treatment of animals in research?

If a researcher unobtrusively observes interactions among patients in a psychiatric hospital for the purposes of data collection, which human right may be violated?

Which situation is the most likely to lead to a breach of confidentiality?

Which of the following is an example of a study typically exempt from IRB review?