Interactions and Management Exam Flashcards

1
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Which one of the following terms means matters that concern right and wrong conduct?
a. morality
b. ethics
c. integrity
d. beneficence

A

a. morality

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Which one of the following terms refers to a person’s capacity to formulate, express, and carry out value-based preferences?
a. primum non-nocere
b. beneficence
c. nonmaleficence
d. autonomy

A

d. autonomy

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3
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Which one of the following describes the duty of a health care professional to protect the privacy of patient information?
a. integrity
b. morality
c. ethics
d. confidentiality

A

d. confidentiality

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4
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Which one of the following is the physiologic phenomenon involving the central nervous system processing tissue damage?
a. suffering
b. pain
c. nonmaleficence
d. ethics

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b. pain

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5
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Western medicine uses which one of the following principles to know what is in the clinical interest of the patient?
a. ethics
b. morality
c. primum non-nocere
d. integrity

A

c. primum non-nocere

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6
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Which one of the following goals seeks a greater balance of clinical “goods” over clinical “harms?”
a. beneficence
b. fiduciary
c. pain
d. autonomy

A

a. beneficence

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7
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Which one of the following is a psychological phenomenon involving blocked intentions, plans & projects?
a. pain
b. suffering
c. psychosis
d. addiction

A

b. suffering

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Which one of the following terms refers to honesty?
a. ethics
b. morality
c. integrity
d. autonomy

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c. integrity

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9
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Which one of the following terms describes the kind of person we should become and the virtues we should cultivate in doing so?
a. ethics
b. integrity
c. morality
d. autonomy

A

c. morality

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10
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A code of ethics for sonographers has been adopted by which one of the following organizations?
a. American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
b. Joint Review Committee
c. SDMS
d. AMA

A

c. SDMS

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11
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Which of the following is the discipline that seeks to articulate clear and practical guidelines for conduct and character?
a. autonomy
b. ethics
c. morality
d. justice

A

b. ethics

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12
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Which one of the following emphasizes individual rights and autonomy?
a. morality
b. declaration of helsinki
c. nuremberg code
d. hippocratic oath

A

c. nuremberg code

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13
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Which one of the following principles directs the sonographer not to cause harm?
a. nuremberg code
b. autonomy
c. nonmaleficence
d. beneficence

A

c. nonmaleficence

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14
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Informed consent is a(n) ___________ based right?
a. autonomy
b. morality
c. beneficence
d. nonmaleficence

A

a. autonomy

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15
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Which one of the following is not an ethical issue?
a. nonmedical use of sonography
b. nonmaleficence
c. family traditions
d. primum non-nocere

A

c. family traditions

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16
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The sonographer who provides a detailed explanation of the examination is an example of respecting the patient’s _________________?
a. morals
b. autonomy
c. beneficence
d. nonmaleficence

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b. autonomy

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17
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Adherence to moral and ethical principles is called which one of the following?
a. veracity
b. morality
c. autonomy
d. integrity

A

d. integrity

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18
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Which one of the following principles requires the sonographer to read current medical literature to stay abreast of new developments related to patient safety?
a. informed consent
b. nonmaleficence
c. autonomy
d. morality

A

b. nonmaleficence

19
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Which one of the following principles encourages sonographers to exceed the minimum standards of protocol and seek additional pertinent images needed?
a. veracity
b. autonomy
c. beneficence
d. justice

A

c. beneficence

20
Q

Truthfulness with respect to abilities and limitations is an example of which one of the following?
a. integrity
b. justice
c. nonmaleficence
d. veracity

A

d. veracity

21
Q

The ethical principle(s) that determine the timing of a routine sonographic examination is(are) which of the following?
a. autonomy
b. veracity
c. justice
d. autonomy and justice

A

d. autonomy and justice

22
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Which one of the following principles is served when protocols are standardized?
a. confidentiality
b. justice
c. morality
d. beneficence

A

b. justice

23
Q

Which one of the following principles describes the right of self-determination?
a. beneficence
b. non-maleficence
c. autonomy
d. veracity

A

c. autonomy

24
Q

Fetal interests in sonography are understood exclusively in terms of ___________.?
a. justice
b. autonomy
c. fiduciary
d. beneficence

A

d. beneficence

25
Q

ALARA is an example of which one of the following ethical principles?
a. justice
b. beneficence
c. nonmaleficence
d. veracity

A

c. nonmaleficence

26
Q

Side bending is associated with injury of the:
a. shoulder
b. hand and wrist
c. neck
d. lower back

A

c. neck

27
Q

Tachycardia is defined as an abnormal pulse rate:
a. less than 60bpm
b. greater than 100bpm
c. less than 100bpm
d. greater than 120bpm

A

b. greater than 100bpm

28
Q

States may not restrict or regulate abortion procedure in the 1st trimester but may justify stringent regulations and prohibition of abortion in?
a. the second trimester
b. the third trimester
c. cases of sexual assault
d. all of the above

A

b. the third trimester

29
Q

Inflammation of the small sac of fluid that cushions and lubricates an area between the tendon and bone or around a joint is
a. tenosynovitis
b. rheumatoid arthritis
c. tendonitis
d. bursitis

A

d. bursitis

30
Q

An artificial opening in the abdominal wall surrounded by a ring of mucosal tissue is called a(n):
a. stoma
b. annula
c. ostomy
d. catheter

A

a. stoma

31
Q

Which one of the following statements about the stage of acceptance is untrue?
a. appropriate physical touch may replace words
b. intense feelings are absent
c. it can be a joyful stage
d. the support of family and friends is needed

A

c. it can a joyful stage

32
Q

What is the proper way for a sonographer to interact with a patient who is in denial about a serious health problem?
a. encourage the patient to talk about his or her feelings
b. prevent the patient from acting out
c. divert the patient with humor
d. remain cheerful and maintain eye-contact

A

a. encourage the patient to talk about his or her feelings

33
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A duty to promote good and to act in the best interest of the patient and society defines:
a. nonmaleficence
b. beneficence
c. empathy
d. autonomy

A

b. beneficence

34
Q

The first stage of the grieving process is:
a. isolation
b. anger
c. depression
d. bargaining

A

a. bargaining

35
Q

Which kind of lighting is recommended to decrease eyestrain and fatigue?
a. tinted bulbs
b. full spectrum bulbs
c. high ambient light
d. fluorescent lighting

A

b. full spectrum bulbs

36
Q

A chaperone is not necessary when performing which of the following ultrasound examinations?
a. transvaginal
b. scrotum
c. abdomen
d. breast

A

c. abdomen

37
Q

Which type of law is made by administrative agencies appointed by the president or governor?
a. tort
b. statutory
c. administrative
d. common

A

c. administrative

38
Q

Which one of the following patient preparations is required before an abdominal ultrasound examination?
a. Take nothing by mouth for 6 to 8 hours before the examination
b. drink 12 ounces of water 1 hour before the examination
c. no preparation is needed
d. take nothing by mouth for 4 to 6 hours before the examination

A

a. Take nothing by mouth for 6 to 8 hours before the examination

39
Q

____are concepts, goals, ideals, and behaviors formed by family, friends, culture, environment, education, and one’s own life experiences
a. ethics
b. opinions
c. values
d. personality traits

A

c. values

40
Q

Decreased range of motion, swelling at the base of the thumb, and crackling noises are symptoms of _________________.
a. de Quervain disease
b. CRS
c. trigger finger
d. fibrotic palmar fascitis

A

a. de Quervain disease

41
Q

What should be documented in the patient’s chart when a chaperone is required during an ultrasound exam?
a.Time of the examination
b.Type of examination
c.Reason why chaperone was required
d.Name of the chaperone

A

d.
Name of the chaperone

42
Q

Adherence to moral and ethical principles is called which one of the following?
a. Veracity
b. Morality
c. Autonomy
d. Integrity

A

ANS: D

Integrity is the adherence to moral and ethical principles.

43
Q

The illegal restraint of another person’s movement is:
a. kidnapping
b. detention
c. false imprisonment
d. battery

A

c. false imprisonment

44
Q

The most common nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infection is a(n):
a. gastrointestinal infection
b.pnemothorx
c. appendicitis
d. urinary tract infection

A

d. urinary tract infection