Legal and Ethical

What is a threat or attempt to injure?

• Assault

• Battery

• False imprisonment

• Invasion of privacy

If the CNA forgets to raise the siderails on the bed and the patient falls out and breaks their hip, the CNA might be guilty of:

• Abuse

• Malpractice

• Negligence

• Invasion of privacy

If the doctor fails to use the degree of skill and knowledge that is commonly expected in the medical profession, the doctor could be guilty of:

• Abuse

• Battery

• Malpractice

• A felony

A person who is under the influence of alcohol/drugs does not have the legal capacity to enter a contract.

• True

• False

If the nurse sends an email to her co-workers saying that a particular physician is careless and killed a patient. The nurse may be guilty of:

• Libel

• Slander

This term describes the fact that patient information must remain private:

• Confidentiality

• Consideration

• The law

Before you perform any procedure on a patient you must have proper ___________________.

• Authorization

• Authority

• Paperwork

What does the acronym PSDA stand for?

• Patient Self Detail Act

• Patient Self Dignity Act

• Patient Self Determination Act

What should you do (first) if you are a healthcare worker and you make a mistake?

• Call the doctor

• Report it immediately to your supervisor.

• Keep it quiet

When can a healthcare worker accept a tip or bribe?

• Sometimes

• Always

• Never