25-26 Unit 2 Day 3 DHO CH 5 (1) legal responsibilities PPP

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a responsibility of healthcare providers according to state laws?

• Knowing and following state laws that regulate their license and/or registration

• Ignoring state laws if they conflict with personal beliefs

• Only following federal laws

• Relying on employers to inform them about laws

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about civil law are correct?

• It focuses on the legal relationships between people.

• It usually involves torts and contracts in healthcare.

• The penalty is usually incarceration only.

• It protects a person's rights.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of negligence in a healthcare setting?

• Not reporting faulty equipment

• Burns caused by improper heat treatments

• Performing a procedure after a patient refused permission

• Falls due to side rails left down

Multiple Choice

What is the key difference between assault and battery as shown in the images?

• Assault is physical, battery is verbal

• Assault is threatening harm, battery is causing actual harm

• Assault is unintentional, battery is intentional

• Assault is legal, battery is illegal

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of protecting a client's privacy in a healthcare setting?

• Ensuring privacy during bathing

• Sharing patient information with friends

• Discussing patient care in public areas

• Posting patient details on social media

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of restraint shown in the lesson?

• Bed rails

• Medication

• Wheelchair

• Surgical mask

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered types of abuse according to the lesson?

• Physical abuse

• Verbal abuse

• Financial abuse

• Sexual abuse

Open Ended

Explain why healthcare workers are required to report any form of abuse and what signs they should look for.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between libel and slander?

• Libel is written or published, while slander is verbal.

• Libel is always punished by imprisonment, while slander is not.

• Slander is found in printed media, while libel is found in television programs.

• Libel is only found on social media, while slander is only face-to-face.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are necessary for informed consent in healthcare?

• The patient must be of sound mind.

• The patient must understand all the risks.

• The patient must be forced to consent.

• The patient must be able to withdraw consent at any time.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of implied consent?

• A patient signs a surgical consent form.

• A patient takes medication prepared by a healthcare provider.

• A patient refuses treatment after being informed of the risks.

• A patient asks questions about alternative treatments.

Multiple Select

Who among the following would NOT have the legal capacity to enter into a contract?

• A mentally incompetent person

• A competent adult

• A person under the influence of alcohol

• A minor (under legal age)

Multiple Choice

It is my responsibility as a healthcare worker to learn my legal scope of practice.

• True

• False