HealthStream Rapid Regulatory
Compliance Clinical I Test
QUESTIONS and answers
George is suffering from early dementia. While he has many moments of
clarity, he is increasingly confused about "when" and "where" he is. He relies
on his family for help with much of daily life. George has a kidney infection,
discovered when his son brings George to the hospital. The guiding principles
of medical ethics require that the hospital
__________________________.✔✔Your Answer
talk to both George and his son about treatment options
Feedback
Respect for patient autonomy means that healthcare providers must allow
patients to make informed decisions about their own healthcare; George must
be involved in treatment decisions, regardless of his need for family help. Non-
maleficence requires caregivers to avoid harming individuals or society; it is
not in anyone's best interest to not treat George.
Patients need to know __________________.
a. Treatment options
b. Benefits of treatments
c. Risks and Consequences of treatment
d. All of the above✔✔Your Answer
all of these
Feedback
Healthcare providers must discuss all of the treatment options (including no
treatment) with their patients, including all possible benefits, risks, and other
consequences. Providers should give minors age-appropriate information; the
children's parents, however, are responsible for the medical decisions.
Compliance Clinical I Test
QUESTIONS and answers
George is suffering from early dementia. While he has many moments of
clarity, he is increasingly confused about "when" and "where" he is. He relies
on his family for help with much of daily life. George has a kidney infection,
discovered when his son brings George to the hospital. The guiding principles
of medical ethics require that the hospital
__________________________.✔✔Your Answer
talk to both George and his son about treatment options
Feedback
Respect for patient autonomy means that healthcare providers must allow
patients to make informed decisions about their own healthcare; George must
be involved in treatment decisions, regardless of his need for family help. Non-
maleficence requires caregivers to avoid harming individuals or society; it is
not in anyone's best interest to not treat George.
Patients need to know __________________.
a. Treatment options
b. Benefits of treatments
c. Risks and Consequences of treatment
d. All of the above✔✔Your Answer
all of these
Feedback
Healthcare providers must discuss all of the treatment options (including no
treatment) with their patients, including all possible benefits, risks, and other
consequences. Providers should give minors age-appropriate information; the
children's parents, however, are responsible for the medical decisions.
