Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

What is professional negligence called ?

• invasion of privacy

• malpractice

• defamation of character

• assault and battery

Intentionally touching another person without permission is called?

• negligence

• assault

• slander

• battery

Which of the following is included in informed consent?

• an explanation of the test and permission from the patient

• a documented need for a procedure

• a referral from a physician

• a patient showing up for an appointment

Liability can be defined as which of the following?

• a moral desire to do the right thing

• an ethical responsibility to do the right thing

• legal responsibility for causing harm

• the ability to sue the person responsible for causing harm

Which of the following is a type of abuse that should be reported to the proper authorities ?

• emotional

• physical

• sexual

• all of them

What is the best way to dispose of confidential information in a health care facility?

• shred it

• recycle it

• throw it in the trash can

• burn it

Which of the following is information that is shared in a protected relationship?

• privileged information

• protected privacy

• secure information

• accountability

Which of the following is the purpose of HIPAA?

• ensure that a patients medical information is private

• ensure quick access to information for health care providers

• ensure paperwork is correct

• ensure that all people have insurance

Intentionally threatening or attempting to harm a person is what?

• assault

• negligence

• slander

• battery

What is a case called in which a person is harmed because of another person's actions or failure to act?

• tort

• law

• legislation

• advanced directive