WorksheetsLegal Issues, Scope of Practice
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Rules, regulations, and laws, though they may vary from state to state or region to region, that govern the practice of healthcare providers are considered to be:
protocols
scope of practice
advanced directives
negligence
Permission for treatment obtained directly from a patient who is in need of care is
written consent
emancipated consent
expressed consent
implied consent
Patient who are able to legally consent for their treatment are also able to decline treatment. This is more commonly referred to as
healthy care proxy
advanced directives
expressed consent
refusal of care
The purpose of the Good Samaritan law is to:
provide total legal protection from being sued to all healthcare professionals
afford protection to healthcare workers who commit negligent acts
protect citizens from liability when rendering care in good faith
encourage citizens to learn first aid
A 21 year old patient collided with another player while playing soccer. Bystanders note he briefly lost consciousness. He is awake, but cannot remember where he is. He states he does not wish to be transported to the hospital. Which one of the following reasons best describes why this patient cannot refuse care?
He is only 21 years old.
His mental status is altered.
He previously lost consciousness.
A parent is not on scene.
What is it called when a patient decides not to undergo a treatment?
implied
scope of practice
expressed consent
refusal of care
What is the obligation of a healthcare provider to provide care to a patient?
implied
duty to act
expressed consent
refusal of care
What is a sign that a patient may not be able to give consent?
implied
scope of practice
expressed consent
His mental status is altered.
