PHRP Quizzes Flashcards
How do human subjects research benefit society?
It contributes to advances in technology and healthcare
“A living individual about whom an investigator conducting research obtains information through intervention or interaction with the individual” defines what?
human subject
If investigators collect identifiable private information about research subjects or their identifiable biospecimens, the research may be considered:
human subjects research
“A systematic investigation designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge, including research development, testing, and evaluation” defines what?
research
Information or records used for criminal justice investigative purposes are generally considered:
not to be human subjects research
Tissue or data not obtained directly from the patient or their records is not considered human subjects research as long as:
the information is anonymous
If participants are used to provide information about a topic unrelated to themselves, such as evaluating a product, is the study considered human subjects research?
no
Federal policy dictates that human subjects research must include a variety of races, ethnicities, genders, ages and:
disability status
To contribute to advances in healthcare and social programs, the design of a research study should consider:
whether the treatment affects different subpopulations differently
Which of the following is considered human subjects research?
- Collecting blood from participants
- Conducting a survey over the phone
- Administering medicine to participants
- Conducting an in-person focus group
The purpose of the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research was to:
identify ethical principles for conducting research involving humans
The Belmont Report principle of “Respect for persons” states that individuals should be treated as:
autonomous agents
If a participant has diminished comprehension or is unable to make an informed decision, what should the study provide for that person?
additional protections
Beneficence involves treating people in an ethical manner by respecting their decisions, protecting them from harm, and making efforts to:
protect a person’s well-being
During the planning of a research study, researchers should design ways to:
maximize the benefits and reduce the risks of harm
What is never morally justified in human subjects research?
brutal or inhumane treatment
Debriefing participants after the research is over can help protect participants from which type of harm?
psychological harm
Vulnerable subjects are individuals who have difficulty providing voluntary consent, lack decision-making capacity, or:
are at risk for exploitation
When is it important to include vulnerable subjects in research?
when the research can provide advances in treatment for that population
Which of the following measures does NOT help researchers protect participants from physical harm?
Provide counseling after research sessions