Question 1

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics.

-In an abuse case, the provider treats the "abuser" as a victim also.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical 
B)  unethical

Question 2

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics.

-In the course of a physical examination, a provider discovers that his patient has a sexually transmitted disease, and he reports this information to the State Board of Health.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical 
B)  unethical

Question 3

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics.

-A provider consults with another provider regarding the patient's condition without the patient's knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical 
B)  unethical

Question 4

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics.

-Dr.Allen returns a portion of his fee to Dr.Bailey as compensation for a referral.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical 
B)  unethical

Question 5

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics.

-A provider decides to discontinue her services to a patient.She informs the patient with an official notice to withdraw from the case.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical 
B)  unethical

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the potential of identifying genes that predispose individuals to certain illnesses and diseases and manipulating or altering those genes to prevent or cure the disease or illness?

Accepted Answer

A) Genetic counseling 
B) Genetic engineering 
C) Artificial insemination 
D) Surrogacy

Question 7

On the subject of ethics regarding abortion, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A physician cannot be forced to perform an abortion. 
B) Employees may be forced to assist in an abortion if instructed by the physician to do so. 
C) A woman does not have a legal right to an abortion in the first trimester. 
D) None of the above.

Question 8

Match the forms of abuse to the following definitions.

-social isolation, humiliating, insulting, and controlling

Accepted Answer

A)  neglect 
B)  physical 
C)  emotional/psychological 
D)  sexual 
E)  financial
F) sexual exploitation
G) incest

Question 9

Which of the following best describes a professional code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

A) Brings standards of moral and ethical behavior together in one place 
B) Revokes the licenses of unethical practitioners 
C) Provides a consistent guide of office protocol 
D) Relieves lawmakers of some of their legal responsibilities

Question 10

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics.

-A provider charges a patient for multiple or complex insurance forms.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical 
B)  unethical

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the principles of ethical and moral conduct set forth as they relate to the medical assistant?

Accepted Answer

A) AAMA Code of Ethics 
B) Principles as outlined by the provider or employer 
C) Hippocratic oath 
D) Code of Hammurabi

Question 12

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics.

-In the provider's absence, the medical assistant suggests medication for the patient to try until the provider can be contacted.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical 
B)  unethical

Question 13

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics.

-A new provider in town buys a full-page advertisement that announces how fees are determined and rendered.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical 
B)  unethical

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT considered to be one of the five Ps of ethical power?

Accepted Answer

A) Patience 
B) Power 
C) Pride 
D) Purpose

Question 15

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics.

-A provider exposes dishonest conduct rendered by his colleague to the disciplinary board.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical 
B)  unethical

Question 16

If an individual has suspected HIV/AIDS and she is infecting unsuspecting individuals, what should the physician do?

Accepted Answer

A) Physician can notify the person at risk. 
B) Physician can encourage the infected person to stop endangering others. 
C) If the patient refuses to tell the person at risk, the physician can contact the authorities. 
D) All of the above.

Question 17

Which of the following treatments is considered an ethical issue and has existing laws or regulations directly affecting the issue?

Accepted Answer

A) Allocation of scarce medical resources 
B) Abortion 
C) Fetal tissue research 
D) All of the above

Question 18

Refusal to provide the basics of adequate health care or clothing is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Financial abuse 
B) Emotional abuse 
C) Sexual exploitation 
D) Neglect

Question 19

Match the forms of abuse to the following definitions.

-exploitation of elders' resources

Accepted Answer

A)  neglect 
B)  physical 
C)  emotional/psychological 
D)  sexual 
E)  financial
F) sexual exploitation
G) incest

Question 20

The Affordable Care Act:

Accepted Answer

A) helped insure 12 million more people 
B) helped more children get health coverage 
C) ends all annual limits on care 
D) allows young adults under 24 years of age stay on their parents health insurance

Exam 7: Ethical Considerations

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -In an abuse case, the provider treats the "abuser" as a victim also.

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -In the course of a physical examination, a provider discovers that his patient has a sexually transmitted disease, and he reports this information to the State Board of Health.

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -A provider consults with another provider regarding the patient's condition without the patient's knowledge.

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -Dr.Allen returns a portion of his fee to Dr.Bailey as compensation for a referral.

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -A provider decides to discontinue her services to a patient.She informs the patient with an official notice to withdraw from the case.

Which of the following best describes the potential of identifying genes that predispose individuals to certain illnesses and diseases and manipulating or altering those genes to prevent or cure the disease or illness?

On the subject of ethics regarding abortion, which of the following is true?

Match the forms of abuse to the following definitions. -social isolation, humiliating, insulting, and controlling

Which of the following best describes a professional code of ethics?

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -A provider charges a patient for multiple or complex insurance forms.

Which of the following best describes the principles of ethical and moral conduct set forth as they relate to the medical assistant?

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -In the provider's absence, the medical assistant suggests medication for the patient to try until the provider can be contacted.

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -A new provider in town buys a full-page advertisement that announces how fees are determined and rendered.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be one of the five Ps of ethical power?

Identify each of the following statements as ethical or unethical.Base your answers on the principles of medical ethics. -A provider exposes dishonest conduct rendered by his colleague to the disciplinary board.

If an individual has suspected HIV/AIDS and she is infecting unsuspecting individuals, what should the physician do?

Which of the following treatments is considered an ethical issue and has existing laws or regulations directly affecting the issue?

Refusal to provide the basics of adequate health care or clothing is called:

Match the forms of abuse to the following definitions. -exploitation of elders' resources

The Affordable Care Act: