Part 2 Legal and Ethics

Which of the following is as an example of a legal directive?

• An operative consent form

• Malpractice lawsuit

• Living Will

• A HIPAA authorization form

Fred is 89 years old and his health is failing. He is still of sound mind, but knows that he may not be able to make decisions for himself in the future. What would allow him to designate his adult son to make decisions on his behalf?

• HIPAA Authorization Form

• Durable Power of Attorney

• DNR request

• Living Will

What does the Patient Self Determination Act require health facilities to do?

• Inform patients of their right to make decisions regarding their right-to-die.

• Give patient the option of negotiating healthcare costs

• Safeguard confidential patient information.

• Provide patients with written information about costs before they consent to procedures

Mr. and Mrs. Allen share a room at a nursing home. Mrs. Allen’s daughter, Mary, has durable power of attorney for Mr. Allen. If Mr. Allen’s doctor recommends surgery, who must sign the permission form?

• Mr. Allen

• Mrs. Allen

• Mary

• No one

A woman has a legally written and witnessed Living Will stating she does not want her life prolonged when her condition is terminal. She is in a car accident and suffers irreversible brain damage. Her daughter wants her kept alive on a respirator. What or who will legally determine the patient’s future?

• The Living Will

• The daughter

• The doctor

• None of the above

What right is unique to the Residents’ Bill of Rights for long-term care facilities?

• Right to reasonable continuity of care.

• Right to obtain current information concerning diagnosis and treatment.

• Right to share a room with his/her spouse.

• Right to considerate and respectful care.

A physician writes a DNR order on a patient’s chart. DNR is the medical abbreviation for:

• Designated nurse response

• During Normal Rest

• Doctors next request

• Do not resuscitate

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

• An 18 year-old pregnant female in labor

• A 40-year-old patient who is mentally impaired.

• A 30-year-old patient who is legally intoxicated.

• A 15-year-old female with a broken arm

What diagnosis must be reported to the proper authorities?

• Viral pneumonia

• Overdose of heroin

• Overdose of aspirin

• A common cold

Most codes of ethics that govern the behavior of healthcare professions are written by:

• Professional organizations.

• State boards of health.

• Health science textbook companies

• Licensing agencies.