Deck 2: Autonomy

Question 1

Using the Greek origin of the term, autonomy is summarized as _____.

A) the ability to give consent
B) truth
C) self-rule
D) making your own decisions

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following are preconditions for informed consent?

A) competence
B) voluntariness
C) privacy
D) a and b

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Healthcare professionals often have concerns about what to disclose to patients. The _____ provides guidance for their decisions.

A) health literacy
B) patient care orders
C) reasonable person standard
D) AMA code of ethics

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Fidelity, as a form of autonomy, means that you ___.

A) tell the truth
B) keep your promises
C) are honorable
D) obtain informed consent

Question 5

Cultural differences can affect patient autonomy. Which of the following is a source for standards specific to cultural competency?

A) TJC
B) CLAS
C) NCQA
D) HIPAA

Question 6

In the Case of the Misguided Relative, access to a medical record and loyalty to family cause a conflict leading to a violation of _____.

A) beneficence
B) patient confidentiality
C) HIPAA requirements
D) b and c

Question 7

Keeping promises, reviewing policies, and training are all examples of how HCAs demonstrates autonomy as ____.

A) confidentiality all
B) employee rights
C) fidelity
D) veracity

Question 8

Autonomy is based on the ability to make decisions or ____________.

Question 9

______ means that patients are not under the control or influence of others.

Question 10

If the patient lacks health literacy, it can affect his/her ability to give ______ consent.

Question 11

The standard used for appropriate patient disclosure is called the ______ standard.

Question 12

A nurse is in the elevator and says, "I am so sick of that patient in 237. She is always complaining about her stitches." Administrators could prevent break in the patient confidentiality, by practicing ____________.

Question 13

Successful business relationships in health care are based on truth telling, which is also called ______.

Question 14

In The Case of the Misguided Relative, the receptionist violated Mr. Carpenter's______ when she called his ex-wife to tell her about his potential diagnosis.