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

Accepted Answer

The term "autonomy" comes from the Greek words "autos" meaning "self" and "nomos" meaning "law" or "rule," thus it means "self-rule."

Question 2

Which of the following are preconditions for informed consent?
A) competence
B) voluntariness
C) privacy
D) a and b

Accepted Answer

Competence and voluntariness are preconditions for informed consent because they ensure that the patient has the capacity to understand the information provided and make a voluntary decision about their treatment.

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

Accepted Answer

The reasonable person standard provides guidance on what a typical patient would need to know to make an informed decision, helping healthcare professionals decide what to disclose.

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

Accepted Answer

Fidelity, in the context of autonomy, refers to the obligation to keep promises and commitments.

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

Accepted Answer

The CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services) standards are specifically designed to address cultural competency in healthcare.

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Case of the Misguided Relative,...

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

Accepted Answer

Fidelity is the obligation to keep promises, review policies, and train employees.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Autonomy is based on the ability to...

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ means that patients are not under...

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the patient lacks health literacy, it...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The standard used for appropriate patient disclosure...

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 ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nurse is in the elevator and...

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Successful business relationships in health care are...

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In The Case of the Misguided Relative,...

Quiz 2: Autonomy

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

Which of the following are preconditions for informed consent?

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

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

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

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

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