Critical Thinking (Ethical Issues Review) (1100)

Anything the patient tells the healthcare worker pertinent to their care is:

subjective data

Anything the HCW sees, hears, smells, reads on the patient's chart is:

objective data

Problem-solving requirements include:

data collection, data analysis, planning and implementation and evaluation

Moral principles of values is termed:

ethics

Moral ethics is ruled by:

our conscience

What or who can influence your ethical making decisions?

peers, family and culture

In today's age, what is one of the biggest breaches of confidentiality?

computer access

In reference to the Modes of Thinking, which is the ability to process information thoughtfully to be able to synthesize, validate and evaluate?

inquiry

In reference to the Modes of Thinking, which is repetition of learned skills?

habit

In reference to the Modes of Thinking, which is use to solve problems, conceive alternative ways, and improve methods?

creativity

In reference to the Modes of Thinking, which brings to mind learned knowledge?

recall

What is FERPA?

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

The Rad Tech is allowed to discuss a patient's result with whom?

another HCW involved with the patient's case

Is the Rad Tech allowed to discuss a patient's result with the patient's family member, friend, or even coworkers not involved with the patient's care?

no

What is the term meaning to avoid harmful actions to patients or "first do no harm"?

nonmalefience

What is the Code of Ethics?

document that guides professionals to behave in a moral and professional manner

What is the Code of Ethics' major functions?

to regulate behavior of those within the profession who need guidance to recognize unethical behavior and to educate other professionals and the public about professional expectations as this is what the RT aspires to be

Morals are concerned with the discernment of what?

good vs evil

In reference to the term beneficence, it states that the healthcare provider should act in the best interest of whom?

the patient

The document that guides professionals in their day to day activities and responsibilities is termed:

scope of practice

In reference to the Principles of Biomedical Ethic, performing continuing education activities is and example of what?

role fidelity

Investigations for all allegation by the ARRT is done through?

written correspondence

Which ethical decision making methods encourage cooperation between the patient and the HCW?

collegial model

Which ethical theory believes the end justifies the means?

consquentialism

What is the study of ethical issues in medicine?

bioethics

Is it the Rules of Ethics or the Code of Ethics that requires the RT earn 24 hours of continuing education?

Rules of Ethics

Do you have to sign the FERPA agreement to be eligible for certification?

yes

In reference to the Ethical theories, which use formal rules of right and wrong for reasoning and problem solving?

deontology

In reference to the Ethical theories, which theory uses practical wisdom for emotional and intellectual problem solving?

virtue ethics

The sum of rules and regulations by which society is governed in any formal or legally binding manner is?

legal ethics which is specific and mandatory standard of professional conduct

When someone is permitted to act according to his own conviction is termed:

autonomy

Give some examples of Honor Code violation?

cheating, plagiarism, falsification of competencies or records, HIPAA violations

If an RT doesn't report to the ARRT on their next renewal of certification that they failed a criminal background check, what can the Ethics committee do to them?

sanction them but not revoke their license

What can be done by the committee if you lie about your credential?

You can face criminal and/or civil penalties and the loss of all RT credentials

Are juvenile charges held against you on background checks?

no

Let's say you just graduated from the program and took the ARRT exam, and it stated you passed the exam. You apply for a job, but you have yet to receive your official letter stating you are an RT. Can you put down that you are registered?

no, you must be listed in the ARRT directory and have gotten a notification in the mail