305 Flashcards
What is the purpose of formalized codes of ethics in the health care professions?
To increase the competence within the profession.
Another term for legal responsibility is
liability
A new employee in a large medical practice is looking for the professional etiquette staff members are expected to follow. Which would be the best source for learning these rules?
The office policy manual.
Which document serves as a guideline about professional behavior and etiquette for employees?
The office policy manual.
Ethics may be defined as
principles, standards, and a guide to conduct.
Unethical behavior is always …
unacceptable
Which of the following is a synonym for “good manners”?
Etiquette
A pledge for physicians that remains influential today is …
Hippocratic oath.
The plaintiff in a lawsuit is the
party filing the civil charges.
A medical-surgical nurse is going off shift and giving her report to the nurse coming on duty. She is clearly and accurately describing the conditions of the patients she cared for during her shift. This is an example of what skill?
People skills.
In an informal proceeding of arbitration, each side presents evidence and witnesses. In the dispute resolution method, referred to as med-arb, who resolves the dispute if the two parties are unable to reach an agreement after mediation?
The mediator
A provider breaches duty of care to a patient. This element of negligence is defined as
dereliction
A physician is a specialist in obstetrics. Which of the following is true regarding the standard of care expected of this physician?
The physician will be held to the same standard of care as other obstetricians.
A surgeon removes the wrong kidney from a patient. The patient can sue under which of the following legal doctrines?
Res ipsa loquitur
A deposition may be taken in which phase of the lawsuit?
Interrogatories
For which of the following examples would implied consent not be legally appropriate?
A patient agreeing to a test for HIV.
Which of the following aspects of patient care is the most vital factor in the issue of informed consent?
Patient education
The failure to act when one should is called
nonfeasance
What is the difference between a subpoena and subpoena duces tecum?
A subpoena duces tecum requires that documents and records be brought to court.
A plea made for a case to be reviewed by the higher court occurs
appeal
Which HIPAA standard requires providers to protect electronically transmitted and otherwise stored personal health information?
Standard 3
The first federal law to specifically deal with the privacy of health care records was
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Which HIPAA standard requires that all providers secure a unique provider identity number?
Standard 4
Which HIPAA standard requires providers and their business associates to put in place policies and procedures that ensure privacy of the health record?
Standard 2
While privacy is not directly expressed in the amendments to the Constitution, which of the following is one of the amendments that the U.S. Supreme Court has used to cover privacy issues?
Third
Which of the following court cases held that federal privacy laws like HIPAA may preempt stricter state privacy laws?
OPIS v. Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Which federal law made substantive changes to HIPAA?
HITECH Act
A medical assistant who is recording data in a patient’s medical record maintains confidentiality at all times. Which of the following describes this practice?
Not releasing patient information to unauthorized individuals.
Which of the following an example of a privileged communication?
A patient tells her physician that she uses illegal drugs.
Which of the following court cases first declared that a constitutional right to privacy was implied?
Griswold v. Connecticut
Which of the following is not true about certification?
If you lose your certification, you cannot work in your profession.
A valid out-of-state license is accepted as the basis for issuing a license in a second state without reexamination. This is called
Reciprocity
Reciprocity may apply to
licensed professionals.
Which of the following is not sufficient grounds for revoking a medical license?
Misdiagnosis
Which of the following credentials are voluntary, and require a national examination that shows the level of competency for an individual?
Certification and Registration
A practice act are
designed to protect the public’s safety by defining what is meant by practice of a profession, explaining requirements for licensing, and defining grounds for suspension or revocation of a license for a specific profession.
The National Practitioner Data Bank may disclose information to which of the following groups?
State licensing boards
A health care profession that is certified may find the scope of practice for that profession in the __________ practice act.
medical
Which of these credentials is mandatory for certain health professionals to practice in their field?
Licensure
The statutes in all 50 states that govern the practice of medicine are called
medical practice acts.
From which of the following does an implied contract result?
The actions of the parties involved.
When entering into a contract, certain conditions must pertain to the offer. Which of the following accurately describes one of these conditions?
It must be communicated.
Which brochure applies to both hospital and health care visits and encourages high quality care?
Patient Care Partnership: Understanding Expectations, Rights, and Responsibilities.
If a mentally incompetent person enters into a contract, the agreement may be set aside or validated at a later date. In this case, the agreement is said to be
voidable
Both parties in the physician-patient relationship have certain rights and responsibilities. Which of the following is a physician responsibility?
Exercise his or her best professional judgment in all cases.
A patient leaves the hospital before their physician discharges them. This is referred to as leaving
against medical advice.
According to the AHRQ, patients who are most likely to leave the hospital against physician’s orders are
those who have a substance abuse problem.
Which of the following must be in writing?
Third-party contract for health care coverage.
Dr. Giles and his practice manager are considering charging interest on unpaid balances. Which law says the doctor must first tell the patients of this change in policy?
Regulation Z of the Consumer Protection Act
Which of the following is not a patient responsibility in the physician-patient relationship?
Refer other patients to the physician
