Legal and Ethical

The touching of another person without their consent is: 

• abuse
• battery
• assault
• act of omission

A type of law affecting healthcare workers that focuses on the legal relationship between people and the protection of a person's rights. 

• Criminal Law
• Civil Law

A type of law that affects healthcare workers and focuses on behavior known as crime dealing with the wrongs against a person, property or society.

• Criminal Law
• Civil Law
• Tort
• Contract

Torts are wrongful acts that do not involve contracts.

• True
• False

Which of the following is NOT an example of a tort?

• Negligence
• Invasion of privacy
• Stealing a patient's wallet
• Abuse

Restraining an individual or restricting their freedom is without proper authorization or justification is...

• Malpractice
• Defamation
• False imprisonment
• Battery

Any care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish can lead to a charge of ...

• Invasion of privacy
• Abuse
• Defamation
• Slander

Which of the following is NOT a right of patients?

• A patient may refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law.
• Confidential treatment of all communications and records. 
• A patient is entitled to a reasonable response to a request for services.
• A patient is entitled to free care regardless of circumstances.

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...

• Living will 
• Durable power of attorney
• Patient Self-Determination Act

Legal document that allows individuals to state what medical treatment they desire if unable to make their own decisions...

• Advance directives
• DNR
• Healthcare proxy