20.
Under the autonomous decision-making model of informed consent, the most
important element of consent is:
a. Full disclosure.
b. A dialogue aimed at discovering the relevant information and how it applies to
the patient's unique circumstances.
c. A one-way communication from patient to physician.
d. Transmission of a body of information from physician to patient.
21.
A patient can be coerced into giving consent through direct or indirect pressure
exerted by health care providers, family members, and/or:
a. The patient him- or herself.
b. One's values, beliefs, and attitudes.
c. The hospital environment.
22.
Which statement is NOT applicable to express consent?
a.
It can be oral or written.
b.
Written consent is required for certain procedures.
c.
It is a form of implied consent.
d.
It may be difficult to prove that an effective oral consent was given.
23.
Which is NOT a characteristic of informed consent?
a.
It is the free and rational act of a competent patient.
b.
It presupposes substantially correct knowledge of proposed procedures.
c.
It is primarily the physician's responsibility to obtain consent.
d.
It is presumed to exist.
24.
Express consent from a military family member is NOT required for:
a.
Invasive surgery and anesthesia.
b.
Treatment involving radioactive material.
c.
Electroshock therapy.
d.
Routine procedures.
e.
Procedures involving more than a slight risk of harm.
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