Chapter 6 - PCT Ethics in Healthcare

What is true regarding criminal law?

• cases are brought by an individual or agency.

• cases are brought by agents of the government

• cases result in determination of accountability

• settlements are of a monetary nature

What is true regarding patient care techs and settings outside of the workplace where there is an injury or accident?

• patient care technicians are required to provide aid

• When providing assistance in this setting, a PCT is acting as a health professional

• Liability may be limited under Good Samaritan laws.

• Immunity is provided by Good Samaritan laws.

How can a PCT maintain a patient's privacy?

• only answer questions from family memebers

• share computer access only with employees

• use drapes and close doors during procedures

• leave notes in patient's room

What is considered an impediment to application of standards of care?

• nursing shortage

• adequate orientation

• less overtime

• decreased use of unlicensed assistive personnel

Another PCT requests that you perform a task. What should you do?

• Do it as requested

• refuse to perform the task

• agree but do not do the task

• clarify with the nurse first

What legal action can occur when there is an action taken that is not according to established standards of care and results in harm to a patient?

• Malpractice

• negligence

• harm

• slander

What is the specific name for a legal document that directs treatment in the event of terminal illness or condition?

• living will

• advance directive

• durable power of attorney

• healthcare proxy

What can put an older adult at risk for abuse?

• loss of loved one

• maintaining independence

• increased mobility

• improved physical health

What is true regarding practitioner-assisted suicide?

• The is a passive form of euthanasia.

• the federal government can decide the legality of practitioner-assisted suicide.

• Practitioner- assisted suicide is consistent with the ANA code of ethics.

• Proponents of practitioner-assisted suicide autonomy to support their position.

What federal regulation came into effect in 2003 and has impacted healthcare related to privacy of a patient's health information?

• Patient self determination act

• HIPAA

• Patient's bill of rights

• the patient care partnership.