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WorksheetsHSF Chpt 5&6
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
A health care proxy involves:
a person or business authorized to act on another' behalf
A social worker, nurse, or trained volunteer who ensures that patients are properly cared for and respected
A family member or a close friend who is trusted to make health care decisions on behalf of the patient
the doctor treating the patient and making health care decisions for the patient.
A local newspaper writes damaging information about a prominent physician that is false. This is an example of:
slander
libel
invasion of privacy
confidentiality
A nurse gives personal information to a local newspaper about a doctor. This is an example of:
slander
libel
invasion of privacy
confidentiality
A process by which a governmental authority gives permission to a person or health care organization to operate or to work in a profession is:
licensure
registration
certification
degree
What is a tort?
a serious criminal offense that carries a penalty of imprisonment for more than one year and possibly the death penalty.
under criminal law, a wrong committed by one person against another.
a failure of a professional person to render proper service through reprehensible ignorance or negligence
under civil law, a wrong committed by one person against another
What corporate document will explain your employer’s policy about reporting illegal or unethical incidences?
annual report
confidentiality agreement
employee manual
employee bill of rights
The Patient Self Determination Act is a law:
that outlines a patient's rights while in a hospital
designed to implement certain basic patient rights and guidelines for nursing home care facilities
that requires most health care institutions (not individual doctors) inform a patient, at the time of admission enrollment, about their rights under state laws regarding advance directives
that regulates the sharing of medical information
Licensure, certification, and registration in the health care field are:
a way for government agencies to control money
a waste of taxpayer's dollars
controls that help determine the scope of treatment
controls that help determine the scope of practice
The Hippocratic Oath established one of the earliest principles that guide physicians, which is:
"first, do no harm"
"treat people with kindness and concern"
" stay up to date on advancements in your field"
"always do your best"
It is required and expected that every employee will:
never call in sick
obey the laws of the city, state, and federal government
only be late once in a while
attend work at least 85% of the time
