A Patient Undergoing Surgery Signs an Informed Consent for the Procedure

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient undergoing surgery signs an informed consent for the procedure. Which of the following principles of health care ethics does informed consent protect?

• A) autonomy
• B) role fidelity
• C) confidentiality
• D) non-maleficence
• E) veracity

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Definitions:

Cognitive Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on the study of mental processes such as perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving.

Mental Processes

The internal, covert activities of the mind, such as thinking, feeling, and problem-solving, that are not directly observable.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to the environment or context.

Mental Phenomena

Processes of the mind such as cognition, emotions, and consciousness that are subjective in nature.