PHS Ch 5 Day 2 Vocab Review

Which of the following is NOT part of a contract?

• offer

• acceptance

• consideration

• libel

Obligations that are understood without verbally expressed terms

• slander

• informed consent

• implied consent

• expressed consent

Stated in distinct and clear language, either orally or in writing

• informed consent

• implied consent

• expressed consent

• durable power of attorney

Which of the following are NOT considered a legal disability?

• a patient under the influence of drugs or alcohol

• minor (17 and under)

• an emancipated minor

• a patient with dementia

What must be used for a patient that does not speak English when a contract is explained?

• a spouse that speaks both languages

• a certified interpreter/translator

• a child that speaks both languages

• providing written documentation to the patient in their primary language is sufficient

Someone who has the power or authority to act as the representative of another is known as a/an:

• agent

• principal

• patient

• insurer

Which of the following is NOT an exception to privileged communications?

• communicable diseases

• gunshot wounds

• cancer

• sexually transmitted infections

Set of federal regulations adopted to protect the confidentiality of patient information and the ability to retain health insurance coverage

• CDC

• HIPAA

• OBRA

• OSHA

The procedures, processes and actions that health care providers are legally permitted to perform in keeping with the terms of their professional license

• continuing education

• liability

• scope of practice

• delegation

In order for a medical facility to release patient information to an outside agency/person, what must the patient do?

• give verbal release of authorization over the phone

• sign a written release of authorization

• nothing is required for this to happen

• send an e-mail to the medical facility releasing information