Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Flashcards
Which of the following is included in informed consent?
An explanation of the test and permission from the patient
A diagnosis and documented need for a procedure
A referral from a physician, a written contract, and a fee for services
A patient showing up for an appointment
An explanation of the test and permission from the patient
What is the most common charge against health care workers? Assault and battery False imprisonment Malpractice Invasion of privacy
Malpractice
Speaking false words about people with the intention of damaging their reputation is considered which of the following? Battery Libel Slander Malpractice
Slander
What is it called when a person's freedom is intentionally violated? Battery Invasion of privacy Libel False imprisonment
False imprisonment
Brenda is a patient at a retirement community who is suffering from dementia. One day, she began hitting several patients in the cafeteria. Several health care workers forcibly restrained Brenda until she calmed down. Is this a case of assault and battery?
Yes
No
No
What is it called when a person's right to be left alone is intentionally interfered with? Perjury Breach of confidence Invasion of privacy Defamation of character
Invasion of privacy
What are the rules of conduct enacted and enforced by governments? Ethics Laws Morals Rights
Laws
Ricardo is a nursing assistant. According to scope of practice, who is Ricardo allowed to delegate work to and supervise in implementing care? Other nursing assistants Licensed practical nurses Registered nurses None of the above
None of the above
A well-known celebrity is in the hospital recovering from a heart attack. A health care worker takes several pictures of the celebrity without permission and gives the pictures to a newspaper reporter. What type of offense has the health care worker committed? Assault Libel Slander Invasion of privacy
Invasion of privacy
What is a case called in which a person is harmed because of another person's actions or failure to act? Tort Law Legislation Advance directive
Tort
What is a voluntary agreement between two or more people? A contract A law A tort All of the above
A contract
Which type of contract is specifically and clearly stated?
Implied contract
Expressed contract
All of the above
Expressed contract
What is professional negligence called? Invasion of privacy Assault and battery Defamation of character Malpractice
Malpractice
Intentionally touching another person without permission is called what? Negligence Battery Assault Slander
Battery
Which of the following is TRUE of legal contracts?
A minor is able to enter into a contract if a parent witnesses the minor sign the contract.
A 35-year-old who is actively psychotic is not able to enter into a contract.
A patient who is legally blind cannot enter into a contract.
A patient with Alzheimer’s who cannot reliably recall his name is able to enter into a contract.
A 35-year-old who is actively psychotic is not able to enter into a contract.
Which of the following may be considered an exception to the requirement for informed consent?
The patient is a non-English speaker
The person is both blind and hearing impaired
Performing CPR on an unconscious patient
An invasive procedure not requiring hospitalization
Performing CPR on an unconscious patient
Which of the following should be done when copying confidential information?
Remain by the copier and make sure to collect the original item.
Ask someone who isn’t busy to gather the copied items.
Throw away extra copies immediately.
Create a central area to store unclaimed copies.
Remain by the copier and make sure to collect the original item.
If an employer pays for a job-related physical examination, which of the following is TRUE?
The employer has rights to the medical records.
The patient is automatically sent a copy of the record following the examination.
The physician always discusses the results with the patient.
The health care facility own the records and the employer is only entitled to a summary of findings.
The employer has rights to the medical records.
Which of the following is TRUE of electronic medical records?
Computer access to records is always available to anyone who wishes to view them.
Electronic records make it more difficult to access up-to-date information.
Electronic medical records are better organized.
Electronic medical records make it easy to tamper with medical records.
Electronic medical records are better organized.
How should a documentation error be corrected?
Erase the error and initial the change.
Use correction fluid and initial the change.
Black out the error, add the correct information, and initial the change.
Draw a line through the error, add the correct information, initial, and date.
Draw a line through the error, add the correct information, initial, and date.
Which of the following is information that is shared within a protected relationship? Accountability Protected privacy Privileged communication Secure information
Privileged communication
Which of the following is a type of abuse that should be reported to the proper authorities? Emotional Physical Sexual All of the above
All of the above
Mrs. Marshall calls her husband’s health insurance provider to clarify a service coverage issue. Which of the following is TRUE?
The insurance provider will gladly work with Mrs. Marshall to get the issue resolved.
The insurance provider will ask Mrs. Marshall if her husband gave her permission to call.
Mrs. Marshall will need her husband’s social security number in order to talk to the insurance provider.
The insurance provider will not speak with Mrs. Marshall unless her husband has given the company permission to do so.
The insurance provider will not speak with Mrs. Marshall unless her husband has given the company permission to do so.
A patient has requested a copy of his medical record in writing. As the office assistant, what should you do?
Make copies of everything in the record within the next 90 days.
Read through the medical record before you make a copy that same day.
Make copies of everything but psychotherapy notes within 30 days.
Call the patient to get his authorization.
Make copies of everything but psychotherapy notes within 30 days.
Tina has a primary care physician, and is meeting with an orthopedic specialist today. How can the specialist obtain Tina’s medical information from her primary care physician?
Tina will have to give authorization for her primary care office to release the records to the specialist.
The specialist can request Tina’s records from the primary care office.
The primary care office will contact the specialist and make copies of her record automatically.
The specialist and all other health care providers, have immediate access to all medical records.
Tina will have to give authorization for her primary care office to release the records to the specialist.
Which of the following is a purpose of HIPAA?
Ensure that a patient’s medical information is private
Ensure quick access to information for health care providers
Ensure that paperwork is correct when it is submitted for reimbursement
Ensure that all people have insurance coverage
Ensure that a patient’s medical information is private
What is the best way to dispose of confidential information in a health care facility? Burn it. Shred it. Throw it in the trash can. Recycle it.
Shred it.
Vivian is a nurse at a children’s hospital. A 10-year-old boy confides in Vivian that he has been abused by his parents, but he begs her not to tell anyone. What should Vivian do?
She should report the abuse to the proper authorities.
She should respect the boy’s privacy and keep the secret.
She should discuss the situation with another nurse.
She should report the abuse to the proper authorities.
