SOCRA CCRP Practice Exam

What requirements must be met to conduct research with pregnant women/fetuses?

1. Risk is least possible, Consent obtained, No inducements offered to terminate pregnancy

2. Participants must be over 18 years of age, Consent from a legal guardian, Participants must have a high school diploma

3. Research must be conducted by licensed physicians only, Participants must receive financial compensation, Research must not last longer than 3 months

4. Only non-invasive procedures are permitted, Participants must be screened for allergies, All participants must reside in the same geographic location

The correct answer is: Risk is least possible, Consent obtained, No inducements offered to terminate pregnancy

To conduct research with pregnant women/fetuses, it is important to meet certain requirements to ensure the safety and well-being of these vulnerable populations. Option A is the correct answer because it outlines three key requirements that must be met. First, the research must pose the least possible risk to the pregnant woman and the fetus. This means that steps must be taken to minimize any potential harm that could come from participating in the research study. Second, researchers must obtain consent from the pregnant woman before she can participate in the study. This is to ensure that she fully understands the potential risks and benefits and voluntarily agrees to participate. Third, researchers must not offer any inducements to the pregnant woman to terminate her pregnancy. This is to ensure that there is no pressure or coercion for the woman to end her pregnancy in order to participate in the study. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because