(T/F) It is essential that the process used for making ethical decisions be systematic and
flexible - Answers True
In ethics theory, autonomy means - Answers All answers are correct
Although theoretical definitions of ethics vary, what identifies a common characteristic of ethics?
- Answers Goal oriented
The main goal of any ethical decision is to - Answers Reach a rational justifiable decision
New technologies in digital communications, electronic health records, and telehealth raise
issues related to - Answers 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 - Answers True
Which social conventions about right and wrong human conduct are so widely shared that they
form a stable general agreement? - Answers Morals
The presence of a moral dilemma creates - Answers Uncertainty
Ethics is best described as - Answers A goal-oriented approach to answering questions that
potentially have multiple acceptable answers
The fundamental nature of bioethics relates to - Answers Needs of humans
The intent of HIPAA was to - Answers All answers are correct
______________ asserts an obligation not to inflict harm intentionally and forms a framework for
the standard of care - Answers Nonmaleficence
(T/F) Principles of nonmaleficence are related to direct contacts with patients and do not apply
to information published on health websites - Answers False
(T/F) Social media is an acceptable form of communication but has the potential for ethical and
legal complications - Answers True
(T/F) A core difficulty with social media networks is that networks overlap so that the
unintended audience is almost always greater than the intended one - Answers True
Which theoretical framework emerged as a foundation for ethical decision making? - Answers
Principalism
Which situation presents a bioethical dilemma? - Answers Use of stem cell technology in
research