Unit 4 Test Review_PHS

Which statement best distinguishes civil law from criminal law in healthcare contexts?

• Civil law addresses disputes between individuals or organizations, while criminal law involves offenses against society punished by the government.

• Civil law always results in jail time, while criminal law only results in fines.

• Civil law is optional for healthcare workers, while criminal law is only for patients.

• Civil law is based on morals, while criminal law is based on contracts.

In a valid doctor–patient contract, who below is generally NOT legally able to sign due to legal disability?

• A 30-year-old patient of sound mind

• A minor

• An emancipated adult

• A healthcare provider's office manager

Which term refers to harmful actions such as fraud or invasions of privacy in healthcare?

• Contracts

• Torts

• Accreditation

• Registration

Which option is an example of invasion of privacy through spoken false statements?

• Slander

• Libel

• Fraud

• Accreditation

Which action represents libel in a healthcare setting?

• A false statement written in a chart that harms a patient’s reputation

• An unintentional medication error

• A truthful verbal warning to a colleague

• A patient refusing treatment

Ethical issues in healthcare are primarily defined by which of the following?

• Criminal codes only

• Morals and values

• Insurance policies

• Employment contracts

Codes of ethics in healthcare most directly serve which purpose?

• Provide legal punishments for crimes

• Guide professional behavior based on shared principles

• Set hospital building standards

• Replace all patient consent forms

Which law protects the privacy of protected health information (PHI)?

• Affordable Care Act (ACA)

• HITECH Act

• HIPAA

• Patient Self-Determination Act

The HITECH Act primarily relates to which area of patient rights?

• Electronic health information and technology

• End-of-life choices

• Insurance coverage for preexisting conditions

• Professional licensure

Which document or tool expresses a patient's wishes about medical care if they become unable to decide?

• Living will

• Employment contract

• Insurance claim

• Professional certification