Exam 5: Ethical and Legal Implications of Practice

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

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?

A physician specifies an incorrect dose in a prescription for a powerful bronchodilator drug to be given to an asthmatic patient. When the respiratory therapist gives the prescribed dose, the patient suffers a fatal response and dies. Based on the principle of duty, against whom could a suit of negligence be brought? 1) Respiratory therapist 2) Attending physician 3) Dispensing pharmacist

Which of the following are legitimate defenses against an intentional tort? 1) Lack of intent to harm the patient 2) Performance of ordinary procedures 3) Informed consent given by patient

When a practitioner performs a procedure that involves physical contact without the patient's consent, it can result in what charge?

Divisions of public law (the relationships of private parties and the government) include: 1) Administrative 2) Civil 3) Criminal

What can be effective tools in preventing malpractice litigations? 1) Active risk management practices 2) Appropriate guest relations policies 3) Continuing education and certifications for facility maintenance staff 4) Having supervisors on every shift

What type(s) of advanced directives can patients use to help resolve ethical dilemmas involving their life-sustaining care? 1) Durable power of attorney 2) Written interrogatory 3) Living will

Under what conditions can the principle of confidentiality be breached?

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

How can ethical obligations be used in legal proceedings?

What branch of law is concerned with the recognition and enforcement of the rights and duties of private individuals and organizations?

The AARC Code of Ethics holds professionals to which of following principles? 1) Actively maintaining and improving one's competence 2) Following sound scientific procedures and ethical principles in research 3) Promoting disease prevention and wellness 4) Respecting and protecting the rights of patients they treat

A clinician who justifies support for withdrawing life support from a patient because "in the end, it would be best for all involved" 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:

What is the role of the corporate compliance officer (CCO) in a health care setting?

In most professions, specific guidance in resolving ethical dilemmas is provided by which of the following?

Which of the following has played a minor role in increasing the cost of health care?

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

What conditions are necessary to incur liability under the doctrine of respondeat superior? 1) The injury caused must be the result of an act of negligence. 2) The act must occur within the subordinate's scope of employment. 3) The act must involve willful intent on the part of the subordinate.