Medical Ethics and Detainee Operations Basic Course Pre-Test questions with correct answers

If you are given an unlawful order, what is the process to follow? - Answer Challenge the order. If the order is not revoked, report through the Chain of Command The following are reasons for complying with the Law of War EXCEPT: - Answer It can cause people to question our motives The Principles of Medical Ethics require healthcare personnel to avoid which of the following acts? - Answer Participate actively or passively in acts in an attempt to commit torture or other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment Which of the following guidelines are applicable to body cavity searches and exams? - Answer Body cavity exams may be performed for valid medical reasons with the verbal consent of the patient Body cavity searches are to be conducted only when there is reasonable belief that the detainee is concealing an item that presents a security risk Both of these anwers are correct** Unconscious or psychotic individuals can be examined without verbal consent as long as one person verifies that the detainee is "impaired" and documents this clearly on the examination report - Answer False