Legal & Ethical Flashcard

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What should you do if you make an error while recording information on health care records?

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Cross out with a single line so the material is still readable, insert correct info, initial and date.

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A patient has been admitted to assisted care. As you are helping the patient undress, you notice bruises. What should you do?

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Report to your supervisor.

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What is the name of the act that guarantees certain rights to residents in long-term care facilities?

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OBRA

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You work in a medical laboratory. A patient's wife asks you if her husband's blood test was positive for an infectious disease. What should you do?

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Do not tell unless you get consent from the patient.

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An elderly patient who is frequently confused refuses to let you take his temperature. What should you do?

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Check with your supervisor, do not take the temperature.

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What information must be on the authorization form for the release of patient information?

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The purpose or need of info, the extent the info may be released, any limits on release of info, date of authorization, signature of patient.

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What are three ways you can identify a patient? Options: Ask for their favorite color, check their shoes, ask their age. State name, photo ID, check name band. Ask their room number, check their bed, ask their nurse. Ask their family, check their belongings, ask their doctor.

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State name, photo ID, check name band.

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What are ethics?

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A set of moral principles that govern a person's behavior.

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If a patient refuses a certain medical procedure, what should be your first step?

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Respect the patient's decision and inform your supervisor.

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What should you do if you suspect a colleague is violating patient confidentiality?

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Report your suspicions to a supervisor or compliance officer.