Medical Ethics questions with correct answers Which of the following stipulations is true regarding the verification of a detainee as being impaired? - Answer ✓ Two members of the medical staff must agree to the determination According to the Hague and Geneva Conventions, American Soldiers are required
to: - Answer ✓ Treat Enemy Prisoners of War humanely
Inflict unnecessary destruction to accomplish your mission
Obey unlawful orders ARTICLE 3 of the Geneva Conventions protects prisoners of war and wound
combatants from all the following EXCEPT: - Answer ✓ Execution after
receiving a fair trial Which of the following makes up the general legal obligations for military operations worldwide? - Answer ✓ The Law of War
The Martens Clause
The Hague Conventions Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the duties owed civilian detainees under the Geneva Conventions? - Answer ✓ They may be used as shields, if necessary 1 / 2
Health care personnel are authorized contact with detainees EXCEPT during: -
Answer ✓ Interrogations When the Laws of War are broken (breached), there are simple and grave breachs, depending on the severity of the violation. Which of the following is a grave breach? - Answer ✓ Torture
Poisoning wells and streams
Pillaging The Principles of Medical Ethics require Health Care Personnel to avoid which of the following acts? - Answer ✓ Participate actively or passively in acts in an attempt to commit torture or other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment
Maintain strictly professional relationships with detainees for the sole purpose of evaluating, protecting, or improving their physical and mental health
Provide treatment for prisoners and detainees to the same quality and standard as those who are not imprisoned or detained Which of the following are you NOT obligated to do as a Health Care Personnel?
- Answer ✓ Investigate and prove cases of reported abuse.
Report suspected detainee abuse or torture.
Report any detainee claims of abuse, torture or mistreatment.
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