Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare

Which document details end-of-life care requests of a patient who has a terminal illness?

• Power of attorney

• Living will

• Patient self-determination clause

• Right-to-die declaration

Dr. Michael left two sponges and a pair of scissors in the patient during surgery. Dr. Michael may be charged with which civil tort?

• Invasion of privacy

• Malpractice

• Sexual abuse

• Verbal abuse

Shameka needs her medical records. She is aware that she must:

• ask her parent or guardian to get a copy of her record

• ask the doctor to make a copy for a new doctor

• sign a consent form to receive a copy of her record

• talk with the owner of the agency where her records are kept

Which is an example of a legal disability?

• 45-year-old man having elective surgery

• Drug addict waiting in the emergency department for treatment

• Married 16-year-old having a baby

• Patient from an assisted living facility

John is convicted of selling medications he stole from the nursing home. He is sentenced to five years in prison. This type of crime is considered a/an:

• ethical violation.

• felony.

• misdemeanor.

• tort.

Which law requires new patients of a long-term care facility to have an initial evaluation of their memory, habits, and hobbies?

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

• Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA)

• Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

• Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)

Jasper calls Dr. Thompson’s office to make a new patient appointment. The receptionist makes the appointment. What part of the contract is the appointment?

• Acceptance

• Capacity

• Consideration

• Offer

What does stopping the use of a feeding tube or refraining from performing CPR on a patient have in common?

• Abortion

• End of life dilemmas

• Organ donation

• Research treatment

A student nurse told his roommate about a patient at the nursing home. Which patient rights legislation was violated?

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

• Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA)

• Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

• Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)

A nursing assistant was accused of negligence. What did he/she most likely do?

• Ambulated the patient down the hall as ordered

• Assisted the patient with bathing

• Failed to put up the side rails of the bed

• Fed the patient his/her dinner late