Law and Ethics

What is the BEST approach for healthcare workers to take when caring from patients from different cultures?

• Ignorance

• Rude behavior

• Prejudice

• Sensitivity

what does the P in HIPAA stand for

• Patient

• Protection

• Privacy

• Portability

A physician writes DNR oorder on a patient's chart. DNR is the medical abbreviation for

• Do not resuscitate

• Designated nurse responder

• Durable negotiated rights

• Doctor's normal request

Codes of Ethics that govern the behavior of healthcare professionals are written by:

• Licensing agencies

• Hippocrates

• Professional organizations

• State Board of Health

If a patient as you for pain meds and this is not within your scope of practice what do you do?

• Read the chart and see the last time pain medicine was given

• Politely say no, but tell the patient you will check with the nurse and let the patient know what to expect before going to your next patient.

• Tell the patient the nurse is very busy and will get to him soon as possible

• Ask the nurse if the medicine can be given orally and offer to help the patient

Which of the following patients can legally sign a consent form?

• A 30 yo female who is drunk

• A 16 yo pregnant female in labor

• A 16 yo male with a broken arm

• A 30 yo male who is mentally handicapped

Just as your surgeon begins to pull up your gown and look at the healing incision you say “No”. Is this within your rights as a patient?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

Does a hospitalized patient have the right to refuse to have blood drawn?

• No, a patient must follow a doctor’s orders

• No, this is a violation of professional ethics

• Yes, but only if he agrees to have it drawn later in the day

• Yes

Which of the following is an example of an advanced directive?

• Living will

• DNR request

• Durable Power of Attorney

• All of the above

HIPAA is mostly about:

• Safety of healthcare workers

• Privacy of health information

• Accountability of insurance companies

• All of the above