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Question 1

What is the purpose of formalized codes of ethics in the health care professions?

Answer 1

To increase the competence within the profession.

Question 2

Another term for legal responsibility is

Answer 2

liability

Question 3

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?

Answer 3

The office policy manual.

Question 4

Which document serves as a guideline about professional behavior and etiquette for employees?

Answer 4

The office policy manual.

Question 5

Ethics may be defined as

Answer 5

principles, standards, and a guide to conduct.

Question 6

Unethical behavior is always …

Answer 6

unacceptable

Question 7

Which of the following is a synonym for “good manners”?

Answer 7

Etiquette

Question 8

A pledge for physicians that remains influential today is …

Answer 8

Hippocratic oath.

Question 9

The plaintiff in a lawsuit is the

Answer 9

party filing the civil charges.

Question 10

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?

Answer 10

People skills.

Question 11

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?

Answer 11

The mediator

Question 12

A provider breaches duty of care to a patient. This element of negligence is defined as

Answer 12

dereliction

Question 13

A physician is a specialist in obstetrics. Which of the following is true regarding the standard of care expected of this physician?

Answer 13

The physician will be held to the same standard of care as other obstetricians.

Question 14

A surgeon removes the wrong kidney from a patient. The patient can sue under which of the following legal doctrines?

Answer 14

Res ipsa loquitur

Question 15

A deposition may be taken in which phase of the lawsuit?

Answer 15

Interrogatories

Question 16

For which of the following examples would implied consent not be legally appropriate?

Answer 16

A patient agreeing to a test for HIV.

Question 17

Which of the following aspects of patient care is the most vital factor in the issue of informed consent?

Answer 17

Patient education

Question 18

The failure to act when one should is called

Answer 18

nonfeasance

Question 19

What is the difference between a subpoena and subpoena duces tecum?

Answer 19

A subpoena duces tecum requires that documents and records be brought to court.

Question 20

A plea made for a case to be reviewed by the higher court occurs

Answer 20

appeal

Question 21

Which HIPAA standard requires providers to protect electronically transmitted and otherwise stored personal health information?

Answer 21

Standard 3

Question 22

The first federal law to specifically deal with the privacy of health care records was

Answer 22

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Question 23

Which HIPAA standard requires that all providers secure a unique provider identity number?

Answer 23

Standard 4

Question 24

Which HIPAA standard requires providers and their business associates to put in place policies and procedures that ensure privacy of the health record?

Answer 24

Standard 2

Question 25

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?

Answer 25

Third

Question 26

Which of the following court cases held that federal privacy laws like HIPAA may preempt stricter state privacy laws?

Answer 26

OPIS v. Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Question 27

Which federal law made substantive changes to HIPAA?

Answer 27

HITECH Act

Question 28

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?

Answer 28

Not releasing patient information to unauthorized individuals.

Question 29

Which of the following an example of a privileged communication?

Answer 29

A patient tells her physician that she uses illegal drugs.

Question 30

Which of the following court cases first declared that a constitutional right to privacy was implied?

Answer 30

Griswold v. Connecticut

Question 31

Which of the following is not true about certification?

Answer 31

If you lose your certification, you cannot work in your profession.

Question 32

A valid out-of-state license is accepted as the basis for issuing a license in a second state without reexamination. This is called

Answer 32

Reciprocity

Question 33

Reciprocity may apply to

Answer 33

licensed professionals.

Question 34

Which of the following is not sufficient grounds for revoking a medical license?

Answer 34

Misdiagnosis

Question 35

Which of the following credentials are voluntary, and require a national examination that shows the level of competency for an individual?

Answer 35

Certification and Registration

Question 36

A practice act are

Answer 36

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.

Question 37

The National Practitioner Data Bank may disclose information to which of the following groups?

Answer 37

State licensing boards

Question 38

A health care profession that is certified may find the scope of practice for that profession in the __________ practice act.

Answer 38

medical

Question 39

Which of these credentials is mandatory for certain health professionals to practice in their field?

Answer 39

Licensure

Question 40

The statutes in all 50 states that govern the practice of medicine are called

Answer 40

medical practice acts.

Question 41

From which of the following does an implied contract result?

Answer 41

The actions of the parties involved.

Question 42

When entering into a contract, certain conditions must pertain to the offer. Which of the following accurately describes one of these conditions?

Answer 42

It must be communicated.

Question 43

Which brochure applies to both hospital and health care visits and encourages high quality care?

Answer 43

Patient Care Partnership: Understanding Expectations, Rights, and Responsibilities.

Question 44

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

Answer 44

voidable

Question 45

Both parties in the physician-patient relationship have certain rights and responsibilities. Which of the following is a physician responsibility?

Answer 45

Exercise his or her best professional judgment in all cases.

Question 46

A patient leaves the hospital before their physician discharges them. This is referred to as leaving

Answer 46

against medical advice.

Question 47

According to the AHRQ, patients who are most likely to leave the hospital against physician’s orders are

Answer 47

those who have a substance abuse problem.

Question 48

Which of the following must be in writing?

Answer 48

Third-party contract for health care coverage.

Question 49

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?

Answer 49

Regulation Z of the Consumer Protection Act

Question 50

Which of the following is not a patient responsibility in the physician-patient relationship?

Answer 50

Refer other patients to the physician