National Research Act Flashcards
What year was the National Research Act enacted?
1974
True or False: The National Research Act established the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research.
True
What is the primary purpose of the National Research Act?
To protect human subjects involved in research.
Fill in the blank: The National Research Act was a response to the __________ study.
Tuskegee
Which ethical principles are emphasized in the National Research Act?
Respect for persons, beneficence, and justice.
What does the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research do?
It develops guidelines and recommendations for the protection of human subjects.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a requirement established by the National Research Act? A) Informed consent B) Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval C) Mandatory compensation for participants D) Risk assessment
C) Mandatory compensation for participants
True or False: The National Research Act applies only to biomedical research.
False
What are Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)?
Committees that review research proposals to ensure ethical standards are met.
Fill in the blank: The National Research Act requires that research involving human subjects must have __________ consent.
informed
What does the term ‘informed consent’ mean in the context of the National Research Act?
Participants must be fully informed about the research and voluntarily agree to participate.
Multiple Choice: The National Research Act was influenced by which of the following ethical issues? A) The Holocaust B) Tuskegee Syphilis Study C) Stanford Prison Experiment D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the significance of the Belmont Report in relation to the National Research Act?
It outlines ethical principles and guidelines for research involving human subjects.
True or False: The National Research Act mandates that all research must be conducted in secret.
False
What is the role of the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)?
To provide leadership and oversight for the protection of human subjects.
Fill in the blank: The National Research Act requires institutions to establish __________ to review research proposals.
IRBs (Institutional Review Boards)
What is one major outcome of the National Research Act?
Increased awareness and regulation of ethical standards in research.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key concept in the National Research Act? A) Anonymity B) Confidentiality C) Justice D) All of the above
D) All of the above
True or False: The National Research Act applies only to federally funded research.
False
What are the three ethical principles outlined in the Belmont Report?
Respect for persons, beneficence, and justice.
Fill in the blank: The National Research Act was a significant step towards ensuring the __________ of research subjects.
safety
What is the minimum age for providing informed consent according to the National Research Act?
There is no specific age; it varies depending on the state and context.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a requirement for research involving vulnerable populations? A) Additional protections B) No additional protections C) Increased funding D) None of the above
A) Additional protections
True or False: The National Research Act has been amended since its enactment.
True
What does the term ‘beneficence’ refer to in the context of the National Research Act?
The obligation to minimize harm and maximize benefits to research participants.
