Legal/Ethical Test-POHS

Which area of law commonly deals with healthcare-related issues such as malpractice, negligence, and invasion of privacy?

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

• Torts

• Confidentiality

What is a legal AND ETHICAL responsibility in health care?

• Obtain patient's consent for care and treatment

• Document patient leaving hospital AMA

• Report any type of abuse to authorities

• Protect patient's privacy and confidentiality

Which of the following is NOT a legal responsibility in health care?

• Births & deaths

• Injuries caused by violence requiring police intervention

• Drug use

• Communicable diseases and STD’s

What is the main purpose of HIPAA?

• To protect patient confidentiality and privacy

• To prevent medical and legal problems

• To ensure patients' right to refuse treatment

• To exempt information from privileged communication

Which of the following is NOT considered as value indicators in healthcare ethics?

• Selfishness

• Dignity

• Service

• Excellence

What is the primary focus of medical ethics in healthcare?

• Preventing abuse of trust and power

• Addressing distribution of scarce resources

• Maintaining competence and pursuing continuing education

• Putting saving lives and promoting health above all

What has been guiding healthcare practitioners for centuries?

• The Hippocratic Oath

• Modern technology

• Legal regulations

• Religious beliefs

Which of the following is NOT one of the four topics used to analyze bioethical issues?

• Medical Indications

• Patient Preferences

• Quality of Life

• Age of patient

Anna was conceived with invitro fertilization to be a donor match for Kate. What was she called?

• Anna was called a step-sister for Kate.
• Anna was called spare parts.

• Anna was called a designer baby.

• Anna was called a surrogate for Kate.

Why did Anna hire Campbell?

• Anna hired Campbell because she hated Kate.

• Anna hired Campbell because she wanted to sue for medical emancipation.

• Anna hired Campbell because she didn't want to go to school.

• Anna hired Campbell because Jesse told her to.