Chapter 05: Code and Standards Infractions

Chapter 05: Code and Standards Infractions

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. If an individual does something illegal, whose responsibility is it to enforce sanctions?

a.	The person who caught them
b.	The person who did the illegal action
c.	The employer of the governing entity
d.	Their coworkers

 

 

ANS:  C

It is the duty of all healthcare professionals to monitor themselves and uphold the ethical standards of the profession. If an individual does something illegal or unethical it is the responsibility of their employer or governing body to enforce the sanctions that would be appropriate for the violation that occurred.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   p. 70

 

2. Consequence that is levied against a legal or ethical violation is called:

a.	compliance.
b.	due process.
c.	sanction.
d.	disciplinary action.

 

 

ANS:  D

Disciplinary actions are consequences that are levied against an individual who has violated either the laws or the ethical standards for that profession. In the medical field violations can range from the unethical treatment of a patient or individual or negligence of care to a HIPAA violation of privacy, fraud, or other illegal actions.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 70

 

3. Workplace sanctions depend on ____ to instill.

a.	laws
b.	whistleblowers
c.	professional codes of conduct
d.	policies and procedures

 

 

ANS:  C

Although committing an illegal act may bring fines and possible imprisonment, professional and workplace sanctions do not depend on laws, but professional codes of conduct, and may include such corrective actions as termination of employment or loss of license.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   pp. 70-71

 

4. What are workplace standards?

a.	Standards that are expected of employees dependent upon their position
b.	Rules of the workplace, no matter your position
c.	Laws set forth by local governments
d.	Standards set by society

 

 

ANS:  A

Every medical or healthcare employer, whether a hospital, agency, or group practice, should have a set of standards of what is expected of their employees based on their position and expertise. As new employees sign-off on the workplace, they acknowledge the specified consequences that will result from working outside of the parameters of that job description or violating the code of ethics.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   p. 71

 

5. Disciplinary action varies from all of the following except:

a.	state to state.
b.	facility to facility.
c.	one area of expertise to another.
d.	state and federal regulations.

 

 

ANS:  D

Reasons for disciplinary action vary from state to state, facility to facility, and one area of expertise to another. State and federal regulations focus on violations in the areas of fraud, substance abuse, illegal acts, operating without a license, acting outside the scope of practice, and malpractice.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   p. 71