HCR 210 Lecture Test Questions and Correct
Answers
Which of the following statements is true when an employee receives treatment for a work-
related condition?
The physician must comply with workers' compensation laws.
You vow to a friend that you will keep her salary confidential. What type of secret is that?
Promised secret
Why are lies so harmful, according to Baillie et al. (2013)? Choose all that apply.
-Dishonesty is not harmful; in fact, it is often necessary.
-Falsehood breaks down communication.
-Lies harm the dignity of individuals.
-Lies violate the ethical principle of mendacity.
NOT: 2, 3, 4
-Falsehood breaks down communication.
-Lies harm the dignity of individuals.
Which of the following is true of minor consent laws?
These laws protect a minor's confidentiality.
Any substance used for therapeutic purposes that is not supposed to have biological powers
is best referred to as a(n)
placebo
, How can confidentiality be maintained when clinical research is conducted using patient
records?
Only summary data should be used and access to the original record should be restricted.
Which of the following situations is an appropriate instance in which to violate patient
confidentiality? Choose all that apply.
Reporting that a patient has expressed intent to kill someone specific later today, in a state with
duty-to-warn laws
Why has the mental-health community been discontent with the Tarasoff rule?
The rule increases the number of psychiatric hospitalizations.
A man tries to subpoena his soon-to-be ex-wife's medical records to prove she has confessed
her infidelity to her internist. He will fail because her records contain
privileged information.
The Hawthorne effect refers to
improvement in worker productivity and cooperation induced by workers believing they are
being observed.
Which of the following is the best definition of truthfulness, based upon the considerations
raised by Baillie et. al (2013)?
Accurate and honest communication with those who have a right to communication
The patient has the right to information needed to make nonmedical decisions or to avoid
great evils.
Answers
Which of the following statements is true when an employee receives treatment for a work-
related condition?
The physician must comply with workers' compensation laws.
You vow to a friend that you will keep her salary confidential. What type of secret is that?
Promised secret
Why are lies so harmful, according to Baillie et al. (2013)? Choose all that apply.
-Dishonesty is not harmful; in fact, it is often necessary.
-Falsehood breaks down communication.
-Lies harm the dignity of individuals.
-Lies violate the ethical principle of mendacity.
NOT: 2, 3, 4
-Falsehood breaks down communication.
-Lies harm the dignity of individuals.
Which of the following is true of minor consent laws?
These laws protect a minor's confidentiality.
Any substance used for therapeutic purposes that is not supposed to have biological powers
is best referred to as a(n)
placebo
, How can confidentiality be maintained when clinical research is conducted using patient
records?
Only summary data should be used and access to the original record should be restricted.
Which of the following situations is an appropriate instance in which to violate patient
confidentiality? Choose all that apply.
Reporting that a patient has expressed intent to kill someone specific later today, in a state with
duty-to-warn laws
Why has the mental-health community been discontent with the Tarasoff rule?
The rule increases the number of psychiatric hospitalizations.
A man tries to subpoena his soon-to-be ex-wife's medical records to prove she has confessed
her infidelity to her internist. He will fail because her records contain
privileged information.
The Hawthorne effect refers to
improvement in worker productivity and cooperation induced by workers believing they are
being observed.
Which of the following is the best definition of truthfulness, based upon the considerations
raised by Baillie et. al (2013)?
Accurate and honest communication with those who have a right to communication
The patient has the right to information needed to make nonmedical decisions or to avoid
great evils.
