Exam 5: Ethical and Legal Implications of Practice

Before making any ethical decision, one should take which of the following actions? i.Identify the individuals involved.II.Identify what ethical principle(s) apply.III.Identify who should make the decision.IV.Consider the alternatives.

Which of the following is/are legitimate defenses against an intentional tort? I.lack of intent to harm the patient II.performance of ordinary procedures III.informed consent given by patient

A respiratory therapist who engages in a questionable business practice is committing what type of malpractice?

The debate over prolongation of life versus relief of suffering in elderly patients mainly involves differing opinions regarding what ethical principle?

What type(s) of advanced directives can patients use to help resolve ethical dilemmas involving their life-sustaining care? I.durable power of attorney II.written interrogatory III.living will

All of the following sanctions can apply when one breaks a law except:

Contemporary ethical principles have evolved from all of the following sources except:

Primary guiding principles in contemporary ethical decision-making include which of the following? I.nonmaleficence II.autonomy III.justice IV.role fidelity

A clinician who justifies not billing a poor patient for services rendered because "that's what a professional should do" is applying what ethical viewpoint?

In a case of professional negligence, all of the following are required to support a claim of res ipsa loquitur except:

A physician who participates in active euthanasia is committing what type of malpractice?

Which ethical principle obliges a respiratory therapist to uphold a patient's right to refuse a treatment?

The AARC Code of Ethics holds professionals to which of following principles? I.actively maintaining and improving one's competence II.following sound scientific procedures and ethical principles in research III.promoting disease prevention and wellness IV.striving to improve the access, efficacy, and cost of patient care V.respecting and protecting the rights of patients they treat

HIPAA primarily is referred to as the Privacy Rule and is concerned with PHI. What do the letters PHI stand for?

A nurse who practices below a reasonable standard of care is committing what type of malpractice?

Which of the following are necessary to validate a claim of professional negligence? I.The practitioner owed a duty to the patient.II.The practitioner was derelict with that duty.III.The breach of duty was the direct cause of damages.IV.Damage or harm came to the patient.

A health professional who withholds the truth from a patient, saying it is for her own good, is engaged in what practice?

What ethical issue has recently become a significant concern for respiratory therapists and all health care providers due to a congressional act?

All of the following are common elements in a professional practice act except:

Under what conditions can the principle of confidentiality be breached?