30 Questions
What type of act would visiting a patient after hours with the purpose of encouraging monetary gratuities be considered?
Legal but unethical
In which situation would an act be considered unethical but legal?
Visiting a prisoner against state restrictions
Which term best describes an act that exploits a patient's emotional vulnerability for personal gain?
Nonmaleficence
If a therapist violated a state statute by visiting a patient against restrictions, it would be considered:
Illegal but ethical
Which type of act involves exploiting a patient's mental vulnerabilities for personal gain?
Strict liability tort
'Ethical but illegal' actions would typically violate:
Professional norms
What major challenge in the twenty-first century is highlighted in the text?
Heightened awareness of patient privacy
Which factor adopted by third-party payers in the late 1990s slowed the growth of the health care industry?
Managed care strategies
What is a key ethical and legal concern faced by Respiratory Therapists (RTs) mentioned in the text?
Corporate influence on patient care
In addition to patient expectations and quality of care, what new ethical dilemma do RTs face in the present day?
Third party–imposed standards of care
What Act, discussed later in the chapter, is mentioned as a major consideration for RTs in their jobs?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Why are staffing issues significant in relation to ethical and legal concerns for RTs?
They are at the root of many ethical and legal concerns
What is the primary concern of ethics?
How we should act
What is the philosophical definition of ethics?
Both A and C
What has the growth of respiratory care paralleled?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a discipline of philosophy?
Theology
What does the abbreviation 'ethics' stand for in the context of philosophy?
The text does not provide an abbreviation for 'ethics'
How is ethics different from law, theology, and economics?
Ethics shares common origins with those disciplines, but is clearly different as an applied practice
Which of the following is NOT one of the three forces behind law according to the passage?
Decisions made by the executive branch of government
What is the main purpose of ethics and law according to the passage?
To maintain order, stability, and accountability in society
What is the relationship between ethical practice and legal practice according to the passage?
Ethical practice may require a standard above that of legal practice
What is the primary focus of the health care industry according to the passage?
Delivering services in an atmosphere of ethical and legal considerations
What is the main role of law according to the passage?
To establish the minimum legal standards to which practitioners must adhere
What is the main role of ethics according to the passage?
To guide respiratory therapists in carrying out their duties in a morally defensible way
What are the potential sanctions for ethical misconduct mentioned in the text?
Loss of professional standing, expulsion from the profession or professional societies
What regulates the practice of therapists and sets minimum standards for competent practice?
State statutes and professional boards
What is the consequence of violating licensing statutes and regulations for therapists?
Fines or discipline or revoking of the individual practitioner's license
What imposes a duty to pay compensation to individuals who are injured?
The common law of civil liability for negligent and intentional acts
What is the typical consequence of a civil judgment mentioned in the text?
Monetary compensation
What is the distinction between illegal acts and unethical behavior according to the text?
Illegal acts violate standards of conduct set down for all citizens, whereas ethical misconduct usually relates to violations of professional and ethical norms
Test your knowledge of key terms and concepts related to respiratory care with this quiz. Topics include autonomy, beneficence, confidentiality, negligence, and more.
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