Teacher IRB Quiz – American Indian Nursing

1. What is a major aspect of the Belmont Principle "respect for persons"?

treating all people, regardless of ability, as completely autonomous and capable of consenting

Making participants decide about their participation in research as quickly as possible

Making sure participants know that the institution is not liable for any harm that may come to them

2. What does the ethical principle "beneficence" mean?

maximize benefits, minimize harm

maximize harm, minimize benefits

as long as benefits are maximized, harm does not need to be considered

None of the above

3. What does the ethical principle "justice" mean?

There is a fair distribution of research burdens and benefits

The participants do not need to benefit from the research as long as they have consented

Participants must receive compensation beyond the research benefits if risk is involved

All actions must be justifiable to the IRB

4. If a child has parental consent but does not wish to participate, do they have to participate?

yes, always

yes, but only if their parent says they have to

no

5. Unanticipated problems or serious adverse events should be reported to the Principal Investigator and IRB:

Immediately

During the continuing review process

Within 72 hours