In Applying the Standards of Ethical Professional Practice, When Faced

question 127

Multiple Choice

In applying the Standards of Ethical Professional Practice, when faced with ethical issues, you should

• A)follow your organization's established policies on the resolution of such conflict.
• B)hire a professional investigator to resolve the conflict.
• C)contact the authorities immediately.
• D)ignore the conflict to give it time to resolve itself.

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Definitions:

Hereditary Disease

A disease or disorder that is passed from generation to generation through genes.

Metabolic Disorder

A broad category of diseases that occur due to the dysfunction of the body's metabolism, affecting the processing and distribution of nutrients.

Abnormal Newborn Screen

Initial testing results for a newborn that indicate possible health concerns or congenital disorders requiring further investigation.

Hypertension

A condition characterized by persistently high arterial blood pressure, which if untreated, can lead to cardiovascular diseases.