Question 1

A devotion to or conformity with the truth is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

veracity
Veracity is a devotion to or conformity with the truth.

Question 2

When a person has wronged another person, the person in the wrong has the duty to

Accepted Answer

A)  become a surrogate. 
B)  express fidelity. 
C)  express an opinion. 
D)  make reparations. 
A)  become a surrogate. 
B)  express fidelity. 
C)  express an opinion. 
D)  make reparations. D

Question 3

Although attorneys often accept clients on a(n) ______________ fee basis, it is unethical for a physician to do so.

Accepted Answer

contingency
Accepting a contingency fee means that no payment will be made unless the outcome of the situation is favorable. Although attorneys often take cases on a contingency fee basis, it is considered unethical for a physician to do so.

Question 4

One who pleads the cause of another or defends a cause or proposal is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  attorney. 
B)  defender. 
C)  counselor. 
D)  advocate. 
A)  attorney. 
B)  defender. 
C)  counselor. 
D)  advocate.

Question 5

The physician involved in caring for a patient should be an advocate for the family rather than for the patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The realm embracing property rights that belong to the community at large is called the __________________.

Accepted Answer

public domain
The public domai

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the example of organ donation and distribution of scarce or costly medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical distress 
B)  Ethical dilemma 
C)  Dilemma of justice 
D)  Locus of authority 
A)  Ethical distress 
B)  Ethical dilemma 
C)  Dilemma of justice 
D)  Locus of authority

Question 8

The AMA's code of ethics specifically acknowledged which of the following as its foundation for the document?

Accepted Answer

A)  The code of Hammurabi 
B)  Hippocrates statement of principles 
C)  Thomas Percivil's code of medical ethics 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The code of Hammurabi 
B)  Hippocrates statement of principles 
C)  Thomas Percivil's code of medical ethics 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is the most common form of organ donation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kidney 
B)  Retina 
C)  Bone marrow 
D)  Blood 
A)  Kidney 
B)  Retina 
C)  Bone marrow 
D)  Blood

Question 10

Which word best describes issues that have a moral implication of right and wrong?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethics 
B)  Etiquette 
C)  Precepts 
D)  Contracts 
A)  Ethics 
B)  Etiquette 
C)  Precepts 
D)  Contracts

Question 11

The tendency of something or someone to act in a certain manner under given circumstances is called

Accepted Answer

A)  idealism. 
B)  introspection. 
C)  disposition. 
D)  veracity. 
A)  idealism. 
B)  introspection. 
C)  disposition. 
D)  veracity.

Question 12

If the medical assistant believes that patient safety is at risk, he or she is legally responsible for reporting provider actions to the local authorities and the state Medical Board. Some states can prosecute individuals who file a false report.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 13

If the medical assistant suspects that a patient is being abused, the first person to whom the medical assistant should report the abuse is

Accepted Answer

A)  a supervisor. 
B)  the physician. 
C)  the police. 
D)  the closest relative of the person abused. 
A)  a supervisor. 
B)  the physician. 
C)  the police. 
D)  the closest relative of the person abused.

Question 14

The first step in the five-step process of ethical decision making is

Accepted Answer

A)  determining the ethical approach to use. 
B)  gathering relevant information. 
C)  exploring the practical alternatives. 
D)  identifying the type of ethical problem. 
A)  determining the ethical approach to use. 
B)  gathering relevant information. 
C)  exploring the practical alternatives. 
D)  identifying the type of ethical problem.

Question 15

The medical assistant will not have to discuss ethical issues with patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following terms best describes a moral obligation to act for the benefit of others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonmaleficence 
B)  Beneficence 
C)  Fidelity 
D)  Veracity 
E)  Justice 
A)  Nonmaleficence 
B)  Beneficence 
C)  Fidelity 
D)  Veracity 
E)  Justice

Question 17

__________ are defined as claims that a person or group makes on society.

Accepted Answer

Rights
Rights are cl

Question 18

In the allocation of health resources, the criterion (or criteria) should be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Likelihood of benefit 
B)  Duration of benefit 
C)  Urgency of need 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Likelihood of benefit 
B)  Duration of benefit 
C)  Urgency of need 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

A medical assistant is authorized to release which of the following information without the patient's permission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Public domain information 
B)  Verification that a patient is under the provider's care 
C)  Patient's condition 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Public domain information 
B)  Verification that a patient is under the provider's care 
C)  Patient's condition 
D)  None of the above

Question 20

Refraining from the act of causing harm or committing evil is called

Accepted Answer

A)  nonmaleficence. 
B)  beneficence. 
C)  duty. 
D)  fidelity. 
A)  nonmaleficence. 
B)  beneficence. 
C)  duty. 
D)  fidelity.

Exam 6: Medicine and Ethics

A devotion to or conformity with the truth is called ____________.

When a person has wronged another person, the person in the wrong has the duty to

Although attorneys often accept clients on a(n) ______________ fee basis, it is unethical for a physician to do so.

One who pleads the cause of another or defends a cause or proposal is a(n)

The physician involved in caring for a patient should be an advocate for the family rather than for the patient.

The realm embracing property rights that belong to the community at large is called the __________________.

Which of the following best describes the example of organ donation and distribution of scarce or costly medications?

The AMA's code of ethics specifically acknowledged which of the following as its foundation for the document?

Which of the following is the most common form of organ donation?

Which word best describes issues that have a moral implication of right and wrong?

The tendency of something or someone to act in a certain manner under given circumstances is called

If the medical assistant believes that patient safety is at risk, he or she is legally responsible for reporting provider actions to the local authorities and the state Medical Board. Some states can prosecute individuals who file a false report.

If the medical assistant suspects that a patient is being abused, the first person to whom the medical assistant should report the abuse is

The first step in the five-step process of ethical decision making is

The medical assistant will not have to discuss ethical issues with patients.

Which of the following terms best describes a moral obligation to act for the benefit of others?

__________ are defined as claims that a person or group makes on society.

In the allocation of health resources, the criterion (or criteria) should be which of the following?

A medical assistant is authorized to release which of the following information without the patient's permission?

Refraining from the act of causing harm or committing evil is called

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