Examination: Legal and Ethical Issues for
Health Professions
Course: Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professions
Time: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 100
Instructions
• Answer all questions in Section A.
• Answer any four questions in Section B.
• Answer any two questions in Section C.
• Write clearly and support your answers with relevant examples where appropriate.
SECTION A: Multiple Choice Questions (20 Marks)
Choose the most appropriate answer. Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Informed consent means that a patient:
a) Must agree with the healthcare provider's opinion.
b) Gives permission after receiving adequate information.
c) Signs every hospital document.
d) Cannot refuse treatment.
2. Which ethical principle emphasizes doing good for the patient?
a) Justice
b) Autonomy
c) Beneficence
d) Veracity
3. The duty to protect patient information refers to:
a) Justice
b) Confidentiality
c) Fidelity
d) Advocacy
4. Malpractice occurs when:
a) A patient refuses treatment.
b) A healthcare worker intentionally harms a patient.
c) Professional negligence causes patient injury.
d) Medical records are misplaced.
5. Practicing beyond one's professional limits violates:
a) Scope of practice
b) Veracity
c) Beneficence
d) Justice
6. Which ethical principle supports a patient's right to choose treatment?
a) Fidelity
Health Professions
Course: Legal and Ethical Issues for Health Professions
Time: 2 Hours
Total Marks: 100
Instructions
• Answer all questions in Section A.
• Answer any four questions in Section B.
• Answer any two questions in Section C.
• Write clearly and support your answers with relevant examples where appropriate.
SECTION A: Multiple Choice Questions (20 Marks)
Choose the most appropriate answer. Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Informed consent means that a patient:
a) Must agree with the healthcare provider's opinion.
b) Gives permission after receiving adequate information.
c) Signs every hospital document.
d) Cannot refuse treatment.
2. Which ethical principle emphasizes doing good for the patient?
a) Justice
b) Autonomy
c) Beneficence
d) Veracity
3. The duty to protect patient information refers to:
a) Justice
b) Confidentiality
c) Fidelity
d) Advocacy
4. Malpractice occurs when:
a) A patient refuses treatment.
b) A healthcare worker intentionally harms a patient.
c) Professional negligence causes patient injury.
d) Medical records are misplaced.
5. Practicing beyond one's professional limits violates:
a) Scope of practice
b) Veracity
c) Beneficence
d) Justice
6. Which ethical principle supports a patient's right to choose treatment?
a) Fidelity
