Ch. 2: Ethics And Legal Flashcards

(33 cards)

1
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The credentialing body for radiation therapy is the?

A

ARRT

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2
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After achieving certification, a radiation therapist is identified by what initial?

A

RT(T)

this is only initial if they’re not certified in anything else like xray, mammo, ct ,etc. I will be RT(R)(T)

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3
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The ARRT code of ethics is _____ and the rules of ethics are ____.

A

Aspirational ; enforceable

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4
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Any professional code of ethics serves to?

A

Educate and regulate

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5
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Which is NOT one of the objectives of a professional code of conduct?

A

Determine the number of bi-annual continuing education credits required by each profession

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6
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_______ are more personal and have to do with fidelity to one’s conscience.

A

Morals

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7
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What two are the most influential in shaping one’s values ?

A

Culture and religion

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8
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Emotional intelligence is critical in understanding what?

A

The feelings and actions of patients, co-workers and yourself

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9
Q

The foundation of laws are?

A

Ethics

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10
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Screening for prostate cancer fits into the ethical theory of?

A

Utilitarianism

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11
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What is NOT one of the patient’s rights?

A

A cure

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12
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What is NOT one of the 7 bioethical principles?

A

Teleology

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13
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_____means to be truthful.

A

Veracity

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14
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Which ethical model is the most appropriate for healthcare?

A

Collegial model

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15
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This ethical model is considered to be cold and unfeeling

A

Analytical model

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16
Q

T/F

Is it ok to treat a patient for only one fraction without the signed informed consent?

A

False,NOT okay

17
Q

This ethical theory is the most appropriate for making decisions in healthcare

A

Utilitarianism

18
Q

The ARRT has how many guiding principles ?

19
Q

How many rules of ethics are there?

20
Q

The ability to perceive, evaluate , understand and control emotions in ourselves and others is defined as?

A

Emotional intelligence

21
Q

The ability to perceive, evaluate , understand and control emotions in ourselves and others is defined as?

A

Emotional intelligence

22
Q

_______ emphasizes the rightful patients to make decisions for themselves, free of interference by others

23
Q

_______ is defined as doing good and calls on health care professionals to act in the best interest of the patient

24
Q

In healthcare, confidentiality is based on obligatory secrets of which there is 3 type which are:

A

Natural
Promised
Professional

25
__________is the ethical principle that binds all the 7 bioethical principle
Confidentiality
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_______ directs health care professional to avoid harmful actions to patients
Nonmaleficence
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______ is the principle that reminds healthcare professionals to remain Faithful
Fidelity
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______ is the truthfulness within the realm of healthcare practice
Veracity
29
Ethical theories are divided into 3 broad parts:
Teleology (consequentialism) Deontology (no consequentialism) Virtue ethics
30
The grief cycle includes: (7)
``` Shock Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Testing Acceptance ```
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Let the master answer
Doctrine of respondeat superior
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The things speaks for itself
Res ipsa loquitur
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Which doctrine states that holds an individual liable for all natural consequences of negligent acts to another individual to whom duty is owed.
Doctrine of foreseeability