HCAD 750 EXAM 7
(T/F) It is essential that the process used for making ethical decisions be
systematic and flexible
(ANS- True
In ethics theory, autonomy means
(ANS- All answers are correct
Although theoretical definitions of ethics vary, what identifies a common
characteristic of ethics?
(ANS- Goal oriented
The main goal of any ethical decision is to
(ANS- Reach a rational justifiable decision
New technologies in digital communications, electronic health records, and
telehealth raise issues related to
(ANS- Privacy and confidentiality
(T/F) A security breach is considered discovered as soon as an employee other than
the individual who committed the breach knows or should have known of the
breach, such as unauthorized access or even an unsuccessful attempt to access
information
(ANS- True
Which social conventions about right and wrong human conduct are so widely
shared that they form a stable general agreement?
(ANS- Morals
The presence of a moral dilemma creates
(ANS- Uncertainty
Ethics is best described as
(ANS- A goal-oriented approach to answering questions that potentially have
multiple acceptable answers
The fundamental nature of bioethics relates to
(ANS- Needs of humans
The intent of HIPAA was to
(ANS- All answers are correct
__ asserts an obligation not to inflict harm intentionally and forms a
framework for the standard of care
(ANS- Nonmaleficence
(T/F) Principles of nonmaleficence are related to direct contacts with patients and
do not apply to information published on health websites
(ANS- False
(T/F) Social media is an acceptable form of communication but has the potential
for ethical and legal complications