Ethical and Legal Issues

Failure to give care that is normally expected of a person in a particular position , resulting in injury to another person is...

• malpractice
• negligence
• abuse
• defamation

If a patient is physically restrained without proper authorization or justification, this can lead to a charge of...

• invasion of privacy
• defamation
• false imprisonment
• assault and battery

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

• power of attorney
• healthcare proxy
• DNR
• Advanced Directive

Purposely causing harm or injury to someone is called

• abuse
• assault
• malpractice
• negligence

Which of the following is not an example of a professional standard for a healthcare worker?

• Perform only those procedures in which you have been trained and are legally permitted to do.

• Obtain proper authorization before performing any procedure.

• Accept a tip from a patient if you did a good job.

• Keep all information confidential

Set of federal regulations adopted to protect the confidentiality of patient information. 

• HIPAA
• OSHA
• Advance directives
• OBRA

The (OBRA) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 guarantees certain standards of care for residents in long-term care facilities.

• True
• False

Which is a sign or symptom of abuse?

• poor personal hygiene
• aggressive or withdrawal behavior
• unexplained bruises, burns, injuries, or fractures
• all of the above

Mr. Ames has many family members that visit him in the hospital and are involved in his care. Which family members can discuss Mr. Ames’ medical information with the health care team?
 

• All family members
   
• Immediate family members
   
• Mr. Ames’ children
   
• Those given permission

This gives the patient the right to make a complaint about their healthcare.

• Right to make a grievance
• Right to privacy
• Right to respect
• Right to choose providers