Question 1

Which of the following is a major function of an ethics review board?

Accepted Answer

A)   Conduct continuing review of long-term research projects
B)   Protect researchers by preventing them from engaging in activities that could cause harm
C)   Legally protect the researchers' institution from the liability that could occur as a result of research activities
D)   Protect the human subjects who will participate in observational or experimental studies or whose personal information will be examined by researchersE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is usually required when an intervention will be tested in individuals or a community, data will be collected through interaction with individuals, or identifiable private information will be collected?

Accepted Answer

A)   Exemption from review of the research proposal
B)   Expedited review of the research proposal
C)   Abbreviated review of the research proposal
D)   Full review of the research proposalE) A) and B)
F) A) and D) D

Question 3

Proposals for analysis of existing data may be significantly shorter than proposals for new data collection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Research ethics committees are usually composed of at least five members with similar backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 5

When should all ongoing research protocols be re-reviewed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Monthly
B)   Every 3 months
C)   Every 6 months
D)   AnnuallyE) None of the above
F) A) and D) D

Exam 18: Ethical Review and Approval

Which of the following is a major function of an ethics review board?

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Which of the following is usually required when an intervention will be tested in individuals or a community, data will be collected through interaction with individuals, or identifiable private information will be collected?

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D

Proposals for analysis of existing data may be significantly shorter than proposals for new data collection.

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Research ethics committees are usually composed of at least five members with similar backgrounds.

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False

When should all ongoing research protocols be re-reviewed?

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D

Exam 18: Ethical Review and Approval

Which of the following is a major function of an ethics review board?

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Which of the following is usually required when an intervention will be tested in individuals or a community, data will be collected through interaction with individuals, or identifiable private information will be collected?

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Proposals for analysis of existing data may be significantly shorter than proposals for new data collection.

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Research ethics committees are usually composed of at least five members with similar backgrounds.

Correct AnswerverifiedFalse

When should all ongoing research protocols be re-reviewed?

Correct AnswerverifiedD

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D

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False

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D