Unit 4_Legal & Ethical Issues_PHS

Open Ended

Describe a situation in healthcare where a contract might not be legally binding. What factors could make a contract invalid in this context?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for healthcare professionals to understand both civil and criminal law?

• Because it helps them avoid legal trouble and provide better care

• Because it allows them to perform surgeries

• Because it helps them diagnose diseases

• Because it helps them prescribe medication

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a patient right in healthcare?

• Affordable Care Act

• HITECH Act

• HIPAA and protected health information (PHI)

• Medical Malpractice Act

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of legal and voluntary professional standards in healthcare?

• Certification

• Registration

• Accreditation

• Patient Self-Determination Act

Open Ended

What are some actions healthcare workers can take to ensure their interactions with patients are ethical, legal, and safe?

Multiple Choice

In a healthcare organization, who does the Chief Medical and Surgical Officer typically report to?

• Executive Board

• Chief Executive Officer

• Chief Nursing Officer

• Chief Human Resources Officer

Open Ended

How do legal and ethical issues impact the daily responsibilities of therapeutic workers in healthcare?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a credential that therapeutic workers may have?

• License

• Certificate

• Registry

• Degree in literature

Open Ended

Explain how the concept of 'scope of practice' affects the responsibilities and limitations of therapeutic workers.

Multiple Choice

What is the most common cause of malpractice in healthcare?

• Intentional harm

• Negligence

• Lack of credentials

• Patient noncompliance

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of mistreatment of patients?

• Physical abuse

• Neglect

• False imprisonment

• Providing informed consent

Open Ended

Discuss the importance of patient rights in the healthcare system and how they impact the relationship between patients and healthcare providers.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of protecting patient rights?

• Informed consent

• Privileged communication

• HIPAA compliance

• Mandatory reporting

Open Ended

Explain the importance of the Hippocratic Oath in healthcare ethics.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways to ensure worker safety according to employment laws?

• Must be 18 to perform certain jobs

• OSHA guidelines for workplace safety

• Double-checking prescriptions

• Protection from retaliation for reporting unsafe conditions

Open Ended

Describe two strategies healthcare workers can use to avoid medication mistakes.

Multiple Choice

What is the most important legal requirement in the diagnostic careers pathway?

• HIPAA compliance

• Laws regulating the right to practice

• Mandatory reporting

• Patient education

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between licensure, certification, and registration in healthcare professions?

• Licensure is the strictest requirement, certification is typically granted by professional organizations, and registration is sometimes voluntary.

• Certification is the strictest requirement, licensure is voluntary, and registration is granted by employers.

• Registration is the strictest requirement, licensure is granted by professional organizations, and certification is voluntary.

• Licensure and certification are the same, but registration is different.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are OSHA regulations designed to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths?

• Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

• Federal Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

• Patient Privacy Act

Open Ended

What are some ethical issues that diagnostic careers face, and why are they important to address?

Open Ended

How do legal and ethical issues impact the employer-employee relationship in healthcare support services?

Multiple Choice

Which law restricts work settings and hours for workers younger than 18 years of age?

• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• Immigration Reform and Control Act

• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Multiple Choice

Wanda's employer wants to pay her less than the minimum wage.  Which law would Wanda use to protect her current wages from being changed?

• Child Labor Law
• Fair Labor Standards Act
• Payroll Deductions Act
• The Employer Law

Multiple Choice

Roger was discharged from his job without cause.  The employer has the right to terminate his employment with cause under which law?

• Employment at will
• Unemployment compensation
• Unpaid vacation leave
• Worker's compensation

Multiple Choice

Fred has worked for his employer for 12 years.  His mother was diagnosed with cancer.  Fred requested time off to care for his mother.  His employer refused.  Which act is this company violating?

• Wage and Hour Act
• Americans with Disability Act
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act
• Family Medical Leave Act

Multiple Choice

The acronym EEOC stands for which of the following?

• Equal Employment Opportunity Council

• Employment Equality Opportunity Council

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

• Employment Equality Opportunity Commission

Multiple Choice

Megan recently applied for a position at a store in the mall. She has a prosthetic arm. The employer refused to hire her for a sales position. Which act is this company violating?

• A. Wage and Hour Act

• B. Americans with Disabilities Act

• C. Age Discrimination in Employment Act

• D. Family and Medical Leave Act

Multiple Choice

What does Behavioral Genetics study?

• The impact of diet on behavior

• How genes and experiences interact to influence behaviors and mental abilities

• The role of technology in psychology

• The effects of climate on genetic makeup

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned about legal issues in healthcare, what questions do you still have or what areas would you like to explore further?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered a tort in healthcare?

• Fraud

• Defamation

• Doctor-patient contract

• Libel

Multiple Choice

What does the term ethics refer to in health care?

• Following hospital rules exactly

• Legal actions taken against a healthcare provider

• Principles that determine right or wrong behavior

• The use of technology in patient care

Multiple Choice

What is negligence in a healthcare setting?

• A) A type of surgery error

• B) Performing a task without certification

• C) Providing care that results in harm due to failure to act

• D) Documenting patient records incorrectly

Multiple Choice

Malpractice is best defined as:

• Improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment

• Unintentional harm done to a coworker

• A clerical error in a medical record

• Refusing to treat a patient

Multiple Choice

Confidentiality in healthcare means:

• A) Giving patient information to insurance companies

• B) Only discussing patient cases with supervisors

• C) Keeping all patient information private and secure

• D) Never speaking with family members

Multiple Choice

What is assault and battery in health care?

• Stealing from a patient

• Threatening or touching a patient without consent

• Disagreeing with a patient’s choices

• Giving incorrect medication by mistake

Multiple Choice

Defamation involves:

• Harming a person’s reputation by false statements

• Refusing care based on insurance status

• Yelling at a patient

• Failing to report an injury

Multiple Choice

A Durable Power of Attorney (POA) is:

• a legal document that remains in effect even if the principal becomes incapacitated.

• a document that only allows someone to make medical decisions.

• a temporary agreement that ends after one year.

• a contract for financial planning services only.

Multiple Choice

Rules, regulations, and laws, though they may vary from state to state or region to region, that govern the practice of healthcare providers are considered to be:

• protocols

• scope of practice

• advanced directives

• negligence

Multiple Select

A 21 year old patient collided with another player while playing soccer. Bystanders note he briefly lost consciousness. He is awake, but cannot remember where he is. He states he does not wish to be transported to the hospital. Which one of the following reasons best describes why this patient cannot refuse care?

• He is only 21 years old.

• His mental status is altered.

• He previously lost consciousness.

• A parent is not on scene.

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

• 
  Ensuring economic health of healthcare providers

• 
  Providing emergency care to all individuals

• 
  Protecting confidential patient healthcare information from being shared

• 
  

  Guiding professional conduct

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between ethics and moral values?

• Ethics means society's concept of right and wrong, Morals are personal beliefs.

• Ethics are society's concept of personal beliefs. Morals are society's concept of right and wrong.

  
  

• Ethics are personal beliefs. Morals are society's concept of right and wrong.

• 
  Ethics are personal concepts. Morals are right and wrong through society.

Multiple Choice

A patient is being unruly and verbally abusive to staff, the nurse states, "If you don't stop, we are going to drug you!" This is an example of:

• assault

• patient advocacy
• battery

• supportive communication

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is regulated by state statutes and requires a written state board examination?

• bachelor's degree

• associate's degree

• certification

• license