Question 1

In the context of ethics,the belittling or criticizing of skills,knowledge or qualifications of another professional is referred to as _____.
A) Defamation
B) Disparagement
C) Libel
D) Slander

Accepted Answer

Disparagement is the act of belittling or criticizing the skills, knowledge, or qualifications of another professional, and is considered unethical within the context of professional ethics. Defamation, libel, and slander are also related to damaging someone's reputation, but they refer to different forms of communication (written, spoken, etc.) and legal definitions.

Question 2

Which requires healthcare providers to inform patients about the law and their right to make advance decisions concerning health care?
A) AHA
B) ARRA
C) HIPAA
D) PSDA

Accepted Answer

PSDA (Patient Self-Determination Act) requires healthcare providers to inform patients about their right to make advance decisions concerning health care.

Question 3

Which provides the most accurate sequence in the ethical decision making process?
A) Determine available options,determine the facts,evaluate the outcome of the decision
B) Determine the facts of the situation,decide what should be done,define the issue
C) Define the issue,determine available options,implement the decision
D) Determine stakeholders,determine facts of the situation,define the issue

Accepted Answer

The most accurate sequence in the ethical decision-making process starts with defining the issue to understand what ethical dilemma or situation is at hand. Next, determining available options is crucial to identify possible courses of action. Finally, implementing the decision involves acting upon the chosen option. This sequence ensures a thorough understanding and consideration of the ethical issue before taking action.

Question 4

Which is an ethical healthcare model wherein the healthcare professional acted in the role a "father to his children?"
A) Fraternalism
B) Paternalism
C) Res ipsa loquitur
D) Respondeat superior

Accepted Answer

Paternalism is the ethical healthcare model wherein the healthcare professional acted in the role of a "father to his children." This means that healthcare professionals were seen as having a duty to protect and guide their patients, making decisions for them when necessary, and acting in their best interests even when the patient may not agree.

Question 5

Which would create an ethical concern?
A) Altering statistics to meet accreditation requirements.
B) Documenting late entries as such in a patient's record.
C) Revealing conflicts of interests to hospital administration.
D) Televising press conferences at the health care facility.

Accepted Answer

Altering statistics to meet accreditation requirements is unethical as it involves misrepresentation of data, which can harm patients if it leads to incorrect decision-making. It can also damage the reputation of the healthcare facility if the misrepresentation is discovered.

Question 6

Under paternalism providers act as the patient's father,meaning they pay for the visit.

Accepted Answer

Paternalism providers act as the patients' father,deciding what is best for the patient without being required to consult with the patient first.

Question 7

Patient rights involve the _____.
A) Concept that the physician is permitted to arrive at the choice of whether to order or withhold a procedure or service
B) Legal authority that the patient is to be provided with health care under the constraints of the insuring organization
C) Patient having complete autonomy as to which healthcare services he receives since he is paying the insurance premium
D) Recognition that the patient is entitled to determine for herself the extent to which she will receive or forego treatment

Accepted Answer

Patient rights involve the recognition that the patient is entitled to determine for herself the extent to which she will receive or forego treatment. This includes the right to informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, and access to medical records among other rights. It does not involve the physician's choice to order or withhold a procedure, the legal authority of the insuring organization, or complete autonomy in healthcare services.

Question 8

Which is established within an organization or profession to evaluate current guidelines and establish new guidelines?
A) covered entity
B) ethics committee
C) patient representative
D) statutory provision

Accepted Answer

An ethics committee is typically established within an organization or profession to evaluate current guidelines and establish new guidelines related to ethical issues and decision-making. A covered entity is a term specifically used in healthcare related to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. A patient representative may advocate for patients but is not specifically tasked with establishing guidelines. Statutory provisions are laws passed by a legislative body, which may establish certain guidelines, but they are not typically evaluated or established by an internal committee.

Question 9

The ethical role of a supervisor involves _____.
A) Just her own conduct and behavior on the job,even if hostile
B) Never publicly admitting to her own mistakes if she is incorrect
C) Presuming that employees bear responsibility for their own behavior
D) Serving as a role model to employees and others in an organization

Accepted Answer

The ethical role of a supervisor involves serving as a role model to employees and others in an organization. This means that supervisors should display ethical conduct and behavior that their subordinates can emulate. A supervisor should encourage the employees to be ethical by setting a good example as a role model. Option A, B, and C are not correct because they do not align with ethical practices.

Question 10

Patient rights _____.
A) are ethically based and cannot be enforced by law
B) have been formalized into statutory provisions by some states
C) recognize that the provider determines the extent of treatment
D) require patients to be passive participants in their health care

Accepted Answer

Patient rights have been formalized into statutory provisions by some states. These rights are legally enforceable and aim to protect patients' dignity, autonomy, and privacy in their health care. They also give patients the right to make informed decisions about their treatment and to access their medical records.

Question 11

Insurance companies may cause an ethical dilemma by requiring _____.
A) adherence with Medicare coding practices
B) limitations of inpatient hospitalization stays
C) primary care referrals to a healthcare specialist
D) use and distribution of just formulary medications

Accepted Answer

Limitations on inpatient hospitalization stays may cause an ethical dilemma as it could lead to premature discharge of patients who may still require hospitalization, solely for the purpose of cost-saving by the insurance company. This could potentially compromise the patient's health and well-being, leading to an ethical dilemma for the healthcare provider.

Question 12

Ethical challenges involve situations in which _____.
A) Differences in opinion have no effect
B) Just one perfect solution exists
C) Many or few provisions are included
D) There are no clear cut right answers

Accepted Answer

Ethical challenges often involve situations where there is no clear-cut right answer, and different options may have differing levels of ethical implications. These situations require careful consideration and decision-making based on ethical principles rather than simple rules or guidelines.

Question 13

A written list of a profession's values and standards of conduct would best be described as the _____.
A) Bylaws
B) Code of ethics
C) Rules and regulations
D) Statutes

Accepted Answer

A code of ethics is a list of principles and values that guide the behavior of professionals in a particular field. It outlines the standards of conduct that are expected of individuals in that profession, and helps to ensure that they act with integrity and in the best interests of their clients or customers. Bylaws, rules and regulations, and statutes may also be relevant to the profession, but they do not specifically address values and standards of conduct.

Question 14

Which is an ethical challenges related to coding?
A) Assigning multiple codes to increase DRG payments.
B) Bundling codes and charges where appropriate.
C) Coding at lower levels in accordance with guidelines.
D) Focusing on accuracy to improve reimbursement.

Accepted Answer

Assigning multiple codes solely to increase DRG payments is unethical as it does not accurately reflect the patient's condition and may lead to overbilling for services not actually provided. This is considered fraud and can result in legal action. The other options (B, C, D) relate to correct coding practices and do not pose ethical challenges.

Question 15

Which is true of ARRA?
A) ARRA provisions specify that patients are to receive a paper-based printout of all information transmitted in an electronic health record format.
B) ARRA reinforces a patient's right to have access to her own healthcare information when the patient record is in stored in a paper-based format.
C) ARRA restricts the transmission of healthcare information to the patient if the information was originally received in a manual format.
D) ARRA states that patients have the right to require a covered entity to electronically re-transmit information to an entity designated by the patient.

Accepted Answer

ARRA mandates that patients have the right to require a covered entity to electronically re-transmit information to an entity designated by the patient. This provision reinforces a patient's ability to access and control their own healthcare information, even if it is in electronic format. ARRA does not require a paper-based printout, restrict transmission of healthcare information to patients if it was received in a manual format, or reinforce a patient's right to access paper-based records.

Question 16

A code of ethics is a written list of a profession's values and standards of conduct.

Accepted Answer

A code of ethics is indeed a written document that outlines the guiding principles and values of a profession, as well as the expected behavior of its members.

Question 17

A HIM Manager is expected to be friends with all his staff members.

Accepted Answer

A Manager's role is to ensure all the work is being done in an effective manner.Trying to be friends with all staff members will not work.

Question 18

Conflicts of interest that appear to be inappropriate but do no harm are described as _____.
A) Actual
B) Advancements
C) paternal
D) potential

Accepted Answer

Potential conflicts of interest refer to situations where there may be a perceived conflict or a risk of a conflict arising, but there may not be any actual harm caused. It is still important to identify and manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately to maintain trust and integrity in professional relationships.

Question 19

A physician from a local hospital sends all his surgical patients to a clinic that he has part ownership in.This would be considered a conflict of interest.

Accepted Answer

This scenario represents a conflict of interest as the physician's decision to send patients to a clinic that he has part ownership in may be influenced by his financial interest rather than the best interests of his patients. It is important for physicians to avoid situations that could compromise their integrity and objectivity in patient care.

Question 20

The function of an ethics committee may vary among organizations.

Accepted Answer

Ethics committees may have different roles and responsibilities depending on the organization they serve. Some may serve to provide guidance and education on ethical issues, while others may be involved in reviewing and approving research studies with ethical considerations.

Quiz 6: Ethical Decisions and Challenges

In the context of ethics,the belittling or criticizing of skills,knowledge or qualifications of another professional is referred to as _____.

Which requires healthcare providers to inform patients about the law and their right to make advance decisions concerning health care?

Which provides the most accurate sequence in the ethical decision making process?

Which is an ethical healthcare model wherein the healthcare professional acted in the role a "father to his children?"

Which would create an ethical concern?

Under paternalism providers act as the patient's father,meaning they pay for the visit.

Patient rights involve the _____.

Which is established within an organization or profession to evaluate current guidelines and establish new guidelines?

The ethical role of a supervisor involves _____.

Patient rights _____.

Insurance companies may cause an ethical dilemma by requiring _____.

Ethical challenges involve situations in which _____.

A written list of a profession's values and standards of conduct would best be described as the _____.

Which is an ethical challenges related to coding?

Which is true of ARRA?

A code of ethics is a written list of a profession's values and standards of conduct.

A HIM Manager is expected to be friends with all his staff members.

Conflicts of interest that appear to be inappropriate but do no harm are described as _____.

A physician from a local hospital sends all his surgical patients to a clinic that he has part ownership in.This would be considered a conflict of interest.

The function of an ethics committee may vary among organizations.