Which of the following are true statements regarding ethical research? a. Because of the development of the IRB process, misconduct is no longer a problem in the scientific community. b. Ethical research follows the three principles set forth by the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research. c. Researchers […]
Which organization is responsible for ensuring the humane treatment of animals in research? a. American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care b. American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals c. Animal Legal Defense Fund d. Humane Society of the United States ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A The American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory […]
The goal of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) addresses which of the following? The principle or right of/to: a. beneficence b. justice c. respect d. self-determination ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B The principle of justice states that human subjects should be treated fairly in terms of the benefits and risks of research. […]
What statement is untrue regarding the atrocious medical activities of the Third Reich in Europe during the late 1930s and early 1940s? a. Although terrible, at least some valuable medical information made up for the misconduct. b. Researchers did not follow standard methodology for scientific study. c. Subjects in the experiments would be considered a […]
Which of the following is an example of a study typically exempt from IRB review? a. Comparison of IV insertion techniques related to incidence of pain b. Description of levels of spiritual distress in cancer patients c. Effect of a new antiemetic on nausea in pregnant women d. Qualitative investigation of drug abusers’ experiences in […]
Subjects who volunteered to receive an experimental treatment for AIDS are educated about essential study information, assessed for understanding of this information, and asked to willingly participate in the research study. This process is referred to as a. contractual agreement. b. debriefing. c. informed consent. d. legal liability. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Informed consent […]
Competence of a potential research subject to give informed consent is typically determined by the: a. closest of kin. b. patient. c. primary health care provider. d. researcher. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D The competence of the subject is often determined by the researcher. The closest of kin to a potential subject in a study […]
The purpose of an institutional review board (IRB) is to: a. critique the research methods of a study. b. design and develop research studies. c. determine the extent to which human rights will be protected in a study. d. review the costs associated with an institutional study. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C The functions of […]
A questionnaire has an ID number in one corner that allows the research team to identify the subject. This is an example of: a. anonymity. b. confidentiality. c. deception. d. informed consent. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Confidentiality is the safe management of private information shared by a subject. The researcher must refrain from sharing […]
Informed consent requires that a study subject has free power of choice regarding participation and: a. general knowledge and comprehension of the study. b. information on the study design. c. psychological support from the researcher and staff. d. the right to direct his or her role in the study. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Informed […]
