Codes of Ethics & Principles
What is the main purpose of a professional code of ethics in health science?
o guide professional conduct and establish trust between professionals and patients
What does HIPAA protect?
Confidential patient information and how it is shared
What is negligence in health care?
Failure to provide proper care causing harm to a patient
What is a root word in medical terminology?
The core part of a word that often indicates a body part or system.
An orthopedic surgeon treats injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including bones and joints. Which medical term best fits a condition involving the weakening of bones?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Anemia
C. Dermatitis
D. Myelin
Prefix: Osteo- means "bone"
Root: por- means "pore" or "hole"
Suffix: -osis means "condition" or "abnormal state"
Meaning: A condition characterized by porous, weakened bones.
Name two principles of ethical behavior in patient care.
Autonomy, Beneficence, Justice, Non-maleficence
Name one exception when confidential patient information may be shared without consent under HIPAA.
Court order, continued treatment, complying with law, communicating a threat.
Give an example of malpractice
Operating on the wrong limb or misdiagnosis causing injury.
What is the purpose of combining vowels in medical terms?
To make the word easier to pronounce
An oncologist treats tumors that are not cancerous. Which medical term means “non-cancerous tumor”?
A. Malignant
B. Benign
C. Contusion
D. Adenoma
Prefix: none
Root: aden- (from -oma suffix word, aden = gland, per medical roots)
Suffix: -oma = tumor
Meaning: A benign (non-cancerous) tumor that originates in glandular tissue.
What does beneficence require health professionals to do?
Promote good care, minimize harm, and refrain from maltreatment
What federal agency regulates workplace hazards in health science?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What can be the consequence of a breach of confidentiality?
Lawsuit or malpractice claim
What does the prefix “hyper-” mean?
Above or beyond
What is a medical term a doctor who treats skin would most likely would use in their everyday practice?
A. Arthroscopic
B. Immunotherapy
C. Dermatitis
D. Cytometry
Prefix: None
Root: Derma= skin
Suffix: titis= inflammation
Meaning: Skin inflammation
How does justice apply in health care?
By ensuring fair and equal treatment for all patients, including those without insurance or in rural areas
What does EMTALA require emergency medical facilities to do?
Provide emergency care to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay
Why are ethical issues related to technology important in health care?
Because technological advances can impact patient care and raise new ethical concerns
What does the suffix “-itis” indicate?
Inflammation
A treatment that modifies the immune system to fight disease is called?
A. Arthroscopic
B. Immunotherapy
C. Dermatitis
D. Cytometry
Prefix: immuno- = immune system (immune)
Root: therap- = treatment
Suffix: -y = process or condition
Meaning: A treatment that uses or modifies the immune system to help fight diseases such as cancer or infections.
What principle requires health professionals to avoid causing harm to patients?
Non-maleficence
What is informed consent?
Legal authorization where patients are informed about research or treatment, including risks and benefits.
What is liability?
Legal responsibility to provide restitution for negligence or malpractice.
Break down the word “gastroenteritis”
gastro = stomach, enter = intestines, itis = inflammation
A patient has a bruise and dislocation in the shoulder. Which term describes a bruise?
A. Contusion
B. Dislocation
C. Adenoma
D. Immunotherapy
Prefix: none
Root: contus- = bruise (from Latin origin, no specific cheat sheet root but accepted root)
Suffix: -ion = process or action (common suffix meaning)
Meaning: A bruise caused by a blow or impact that damages blood vessels under the skin without breaking the skin.