PHS Ch 6.2 Wkst

What is one of the main responsibilities of a health care worker?

• To diagnose illnesses

• To recognize and report unsafe, illegal, or unethical behaviors

• To prescribe medication

• To manage hospital finances.

What should you do if you suspect illegal behavior or unethical conduct?

• Ignore it

• Report it

• Discuss it with friends

• Keep it confidential.

Which of the following is an example of a reportable incident?

• A) A nurse might administer the wrong medicine

• B) A doctor prescribes medication

• C) A patient recovers from surgery

• D) A hospital opens a new wing.

Fill in the blank: An employee might disclose a patient’s condition to a ______.

• Friend

• Reporter

• Family member

• Colleague

Fill in the blank: There are many ways a health care worker’s behavior can have ______ effects.

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

• Unknown

Which of the following is NOT a reportable behavior?

• Misusing hospital funds

• Administering the wrong medicine

• Unplugging important equipment

• Following a code of ethics.

Fill in the blank: Every employee is required to fulfill his or her job ______ to the best of his or her ability.

• Requirements

• Preferences

• Suggestions

• Options

Fill in the blank: An administrator might misuse hospital ______.

• A) Equipment

• B) Funds

• C) Time

• D) Personnel

Which document explains your employer’s policy about reporting illegal or unethical incidences?

• Employee manual

• Manager’s guide

• Company newsletter

• HR handbook

Who can you approach to report illegal or unethical behavior?

• Manager

• Human Resource Dept.

• Both A and B

• None of the above.