DHO Health Science Updated 8th Edition By Simmers - Test Bank

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CHAPTER 05 LEGAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
TRUEFALSE
1. Health care is mainly affected by criminal laws.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
2. Torts are wrongful acts that do not involve contracts.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
3. Health care workers must know and follow the state laws that set standards for their profession.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
4. Verbal consent is permitted for some procedures.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
5. Battery is a threat or attempt to injure another individual, whereas assault includes the unlawful
touching of another person without consent.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
6. No procedure should be performed if a patient does not give consent.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
7. Restraining an individual or restricting an individual’s freedom is invasion of privacy.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
8. Abuse can be physical, verbal, psychological, or sexual.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
9. Physical restraints may be used any time patients are likely to hurt themselves or others.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
10. Expressed contracts represent obligations that are understood without verbally stated terms.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
11. A person with a legal disability has the right to form a contract.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
12. A principal is always responsible for the actions of an agent.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
13. All information given to health care personnel by a patient is called privileged communication.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
14. Health care records belong to the patient since the patient is paying for care.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
15. The growing use of computerized records in health care has created a dilemma in maintaining
confidentiality.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
16. Modern health care advances have created some ethical dilemmas for health care providers.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
17. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987 guarantees certain rights to residents in
long-term care facilities.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
18. A resident in a long-term care facility has the right to share a room with his or her spouse if both
are residents in the facility.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
19. A designation of health care surrogate can only be given to a spouse, child, or relative.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
20. In some cases, a health care worker is allowed to accept tips or gifts for care that has been
provided.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
21. If information is on a patient’s record, it can be released to other health care facilities without
the patient’s written consent.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
22. A patient has the right to withdraw consent at any time.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
23. Domestic abuse occurs when an intimate partner uses threatening, manipulative, aggressive, or
violent behavior to maintain power and control over another person.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
24. Using inappropriate words to describe a person’s race or nationality is an example of
psychological abuse.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
25. An interpreter must be used when a contract is explained to a non-English-speaking individual.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
26. Confidential patient information must not be shared with anyone, including other members of
the health care team.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
27. Patients have the right to obtain information regarding the relationship of a hospital to any other
health care and educational institutions.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
28. A patient’s living will can be witnessed by his or her spouse and son or daughter.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)
29. A DNR order means that cardiopulmonary resuscitation is not performed when the person stops
breathing.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
30. Failure to meet your legal responsibilities can result in legal action against both you and your
employer.
(A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)
MULTICHOICE
31. Failure to give care that is normally expected of a person in a particular position, resulting in
injury to another person is ____.
(A) malpractice
(B) negligence
(C) abuse
(D) defamation
Answer : (B)
32. If a health care worker sends information to an insurance company without a patient’s written
consent, this can be ____.
(A) invasion of privacy
(B) defamation
(C) slander
(D) libel
Answer : (A)
33. If a physician fails to use a degree of skill and learning commonly expected and the person
receiving care is injured, the physician can be sued for ____.
(A) negligence
(B) defamation
(C) malpractice
(D) assault and battery
Answer : (C)
34. If a patient is physically restrained without proper authorization or justification, this can lead to
a charge of ____.
(A) invasion of privacy
(B) defamation
(C) false imprisonment
(D) assault and battery
Answer : (C)
35. Any care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish can lead to a charge of ____.
(A) invasion of privacy
(B) defamation
(C) false imprisonment
(D) abuse
Answer : (D)
36. A false written statement that causes a person to be ridiculed or damages the person’s
reputation is known as ____.
(A) false imprisonment
(B) libel
(C) slander
(D) assault and battery
Answer : (B)
37. Principles relating to what is morally right or wrong are known as ____.
(A) torts
(B) contracts
(C) ethics
(D) patients’ rights
Answer : (C)
38. Which of the following is not a right of patients?
(A) A patient may refuse treatment to the extent permitted under law.
(B) A patient is entitled to free care regardless of circumstances.
(C) A patient must be informed of any hospital rules or regulations.
(D) A patient is entitled to a reasonable response to a request for services.
Answer : (B)
39. A legal document that allows an individual to state what measures should or should not be taken
to prolong life when a condition is terminal is a ____.
(A) living will
(B) Durable Power of Attorney
(C) Patient Self-Determination Act
(D) right-to-die declaration
Answer : (A)
40. Permission granted voluntarily by a person who is of sound mind after a procedure and all risks
involved have been explained is ____.
(A) legal permission
(B) confidential authorization
(C) verbal consent
(D) informed consent
Answer : (D)
41. Writing threats or abusive statements is an example of ____.
(A) physical abuse
(B) verbal abuse
(C) psychological abuse
(D) sexual abuse
Answer : (B)
42. Which of the following are signs or symptoms of abuse?
(A) poor personal hygiene
(B) aggressive or withdrawn behavior
(C) unexplained bruises, fractures, burns, or injuries
(D) all of the above
Answer : (D)
43. Which of the following is not a requirement of the Patient Self-Determination Act?
(A) Providing legal assistance for preparing advance directives
(B) Affirming that there will be no discrimination or effect on care due to advance directives
(C) Documenting any advance directives on a patient’s record
(D) Educating staff on the medical and legal issues of advance directives
Answer : (A)
44. An example of a tort is ____.
(A) misuse of narcotics
(B) slapping a patient
(C) practicing without a license
(D) stealing a patient’s necklace
Answer : (B)
45. The privacy standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
require all of the following except ____.
(A) patients must be able to obtain copies of their medical records
(B) patients must sign a consent form to allow a birth or death certificate to be recorded by a
government agency
(C) patients must be given information on how to file a complaint against a health care provider who
violates the privacy act
(D) health care providers must tell a patient how they will use the patient’s medical information
Answer : (B)
ESSAY
46. Differentiate between civil law and criminal law.
Graders Info :
civil law focuses on the legal relationships between people and the protection of a person’s rights;
criminal law focuses on wrongs against a person, property, or society
47. Identify the tort that could apply in each of the following examples:
a. A physician fails to administer a tetanus injection when a person has a
puncture wound.
b. A patient is burned by moist compresses that are too hot.
c. Information is given to an insurance company without a patient’s written
consent.
d. A health care worker shouts or swears at a patient.
e. A health care worker tells another person false information about a patient.
f. A health care worker performs a procedure on a patient after the patient has
refused to give permission.
Graders Info :
a. malpractice; b. negligence; c. invasion of privacy; d. abuse (verbal); e. slander; f. battery
48. Name the three parts of a contract.
Graders Info :
offer, acceptance, consideration
49. Differentiate between an implied and an expressed contract.
Graders Info :
implied contract is an obligation understood without verbally expressed terms; expressed contract is
stated in distinct and clear language, either orally or in writing
50. Give three examples of individuals who have a legal disability.
Graders Info :
(Any 3 of the following)
minors, mentally incompetent persons, individuals under the influence of drugs that alter the mental
state, semiconscious or unconscious persons
51. Give three examples of privileged communications that are exempt by law and must be reported.
Graders Info :
(Any 3 of the following)
births, deaths, injuries caused by violence requiring police involvement, drug abuse, communicable
diseases, sexually transmitted diseases
52. How should an error be corrected on a written health care record?
Graders Info :
crossed out with a single line so material is still readable; correct information inserted, initialed, and
dated
53. When health care records are disposed of after the legal time for retention, how should they be
destroyed?
Graders Info :
shredded or burned
54. Identify two safeguards that are used to maintain computer confidentiality.
Graders Info :
(Any 2 of the following)
limit personnel who have access to information, require passwords in order to access information,
monitor and evaluate computer use
55. List five rules of ethics that apply in most health care professions.
Graders Info :
(Any 5 of the following)
put the saving of life and promotion of health above all else; make every effort to keep patients as
comfortable as possible and to preserve life; respect a patient’s choice to die peacefully and with
dignity; treat all patients equally; maintain a competent level of skill; maintain confidentiality and
respect for the privacy of others; refrain from immoral, unethical, and illegal practices; show loyalty
to patients, coworkers, and employers; be sincere, honest, and caring
56. Describe two main advance directives.
Graders Info :
living wills allow individuals to state what measures should or should not be taken to prolong life;
Designation of Health Care Surrogate or Durable Power of Attorney (POA) for Health Care permits
an individual (called a principal) to appoint another person (called an agent) to make health care
decisions if the individual is unable to do so
57. Discuss at least six patients’ rights, and explain how you can provide these rights while giving
patient care.
Graders Info :
review patients’ rights in Chapter 5:3, and grade individual student answers on how rights are
provided
58. Briefly describe the purpose of the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA), and explain what a
facility must do for patients under this law.
Graders Info :
requires all health care facilities that receive federal aid to provide patients with information and
assistance in preparing advance directives; inform every adult, both orally and in writing, of their
right to make decisions concerning medical care; document any advance directives on patients’
records; affirm that there will be no discrimination or effect on care due to advance directives;
educate the staff on medical and legal issues of advance directives