AnswersGV 2018 - P.E. Health Science - PE201Patient Bill of Rights

Patient Bill of Rights Answers

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If a patient is exercising autonomy, which of the following must be true?

A
The patient is making a decision for him- or herself.
B
The patient is fully informed of the benefits and risks of the decision.
C
The patient does not need to know the risks of a decision.
D
The patient is capable of weighing the consequences of the decision.
E
The patient makes a decision without clearly understanding the benefits.
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Which of the following is in compliance with medical ethics?

A
A doctor tells a patient about the side effects before starting a new treatment.
B
A doctor starts a new treatment before telling the patient about its side effects.
C
A doctor tells a patient that there is no point in giving informed consent, since the patient needs the treatment to live.
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Dr. Evan is driving back home when she sees a young girl lying on the road, suffering from a seizure. The girl is shaking uncontrollably, and Dr. Evan immediately stops and uses her medical knowledge to help the young girl.Which ethical principle is followed in this scenario?

A
autonomy
B
beneficence
C
nonmaleficence
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Which of the following scenarios most accurately describes the conflict between autonomy and beneficence?

A
A patient refuses treatment because she does not believe that the doctor is well qualified.
B
A patient refuses treatment even though the doctor wants the patient to take the treatment for better health.
C
A patient refuses treatment because the patient does not believe the doctor has his best interest in mind.

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