Module E- Laws and Ethics

Question 1

Abuse

Answer 1

willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or metal anguish

Question 2

Assault

Answer 2

act of threatening to touch, or attempting to touch a person, without proper consent

Question 3

Basic Human Rights

Answer 3

protected by the constitution of the United States and state that a person has the right to be treated with respect, live in dignity, pursue a meaningful life and be free of fear

Question 4

Battery

Answer 4

touching a person without consent

Question 5

Civil Law

Answer 5

law that deals with relationships between people

Question 6

Code of Ethics

Answer 6

rules of conduct for particular group, may differ from one facility to another, but revolves around idea that resident is valuable person who deserves ethical care

Question 7

Confidentiality

Answer 7

not disclosing or telling information that is personal or private about a resident, except to authorized people

Question 8

Consent

Answer 8

the right to decide what will be done to the body and who can touch the body, may be written consent, verbal consent, or implied consent

Question 9

Criminal Law

Answer 9

offenses against the public and society

Question 10

Defamation

Answer 10

false statement made to a third person that causes a person shame or ridicule, or ruins their reputation; written is called libel; verbal is called slander

Question 11

Disclosure

Answer 11

making known to the public

Question 12

Diversion of Drugs

Answer 12

unauthorized taking or use if any drug

Question 13

Exploitation

Answer 13

Exploitation means taking advantages of resident for personal gain using manipulation, intimidation, threats, or coercion

Question 14

False Imprisonment

Answer 14

unlawful restraining or restriction a person’s movement

Question 15

Fraud

Answer 15

an intentional deception or misrepresentation made by a person with knowledge that deception could result in some unauthorized benefit to self or some other person

Question 16

Invasion of Privacy

Answer 16

violation of right to control personal information or the right to be left alone

Question 17

Laws

Answer 17

rules made by government to help protect public

Question 18

Malpractice

Answer 18

giving care for which you are not allowed legally to perform

Question 19

Misappropriation of Property

Answer 19

deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or wrongful, temporary, or permanent use of a resident’s belongings or money without the resident’s consent