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WorksheetsTheory Fall Exam Pt 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
The following would constitute negligence rather than malpractice:
Medication error
Instrument left in a patient
Failing to clean up a puddle of water and the patient fell and broke his hip
Infection due to poor aseptic techniques when changing a dressing.
An informed consent must be witnessed by someone who is at least ______ old.
18
21
16
there is no age required
Which of the following healthcare entities may be responsible for honoring a patient’s advance directive?
Nursing home
Hospital
Hospice
EMS
all of the above
What is the definition for “a signed document stating the patient understands the medical procedure and the risks involved?”
advance directive
living will
informed consent
DNR order
Which one of the following is exempt from privileged communication?
Pregnancy status
Cancer diagnosis
TB diagnosis
Mental illness
While healthcare providers must follow HIPAA rules, health insurance companies are not responsible for protecting patient information.
True
False
Billing information is protected under HIPAA.
True
False
Which of the following are not acceptable places for HCP’s to discuss patient health information?
In a private office
In a coffee shop
In the break room with other HCP’s that are not caring for the pt
In the elevator
b, c, d
Which of the following is incorrect regarding a patient’s bill of rights?
It was written by the AHA
It is a list of guarantees for those receiving medical care
Is presented at admission to the hospital
Only patients with the ability to pay are entitled to these rights
What should be monitored if a patient is in wrist restraints?
Circulation
ROM
Skin integrity
Hydration and elimination needs
All of the above
A surgeon leaves an instrument in the patient’s body, he could be charged with:
Malpractice
Prudent Care
Battery
Assault
To apply safety restraints, a HCW must: (Mark all that apply.)
have a doctor’s order
check the restraints every 6 hours
use only the type of restraint ordered
use as needed
A and C
In regards to healthcare workers, patient information should only be discussed amongst those giving direct care to the patient.
True
False
Who enforces the ethical code for health care providers?
State laws
Professional organizations
Physicians
The Code of Ethics related to health care delivery do not necessarily produce solutions to issues, but do serve as guides for ethical and moral conduct.
True
False
Which of following choices can be considered sexual harassment:
threats or bribes for unwanted sexual activity
sexual comments and jokes
sexually explicit calendars and pictures in the workplace
creation of an intimidating and offensive work environment due to sexual advances
all of the above
What is the first thing a student should do if they feel they are being sexually harassed?
inform the harasser that their conduct is unwelcome and report to the supervisor
report it to the HR department
report it to your instructor the next day
call the police
Examples of sexual harassment include:
Sexually explicit conversations in the workplace
Asking a coworker to lunch
Requests for sexual favors for a promotion
A congratulatory slap on the gluteus maximus to a coworker
a,c,d
Abuse can be emotional, mental, physical, or sexual to a child, a person over 65 years of age, or a disabled person.
True
False
Types of Advance Directives listed in the Texas Health and Human Services include all but one of the following:
Medical Power of Attorney
Declaration of Mental Health Treatment
Resuscitate by Any Means Order
Out of Hospital Do Not Resuscitate.
An “end of life" document that states the treatment wishes of a terminally ill patient is known as a/an:
Advanced directive
Contract
Informed consent
A tort
The healthcare worker can protect themselves from TB by _______.
using personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks
eating spicy food regularly
avoiding all contact with patients
drinking herbal tea daily
Guidelines for medical asepsis (clean technique) include
Use leak resistant bags
all of the above
Coughing or sneezing into elbow rather than into hands
Sterilize equipment
Handwashing before and after caring for each patient
Surgical asepsis refers to which of the following practices?
Foaming in and foaming out
Sterile gloving
Isolation gowning and gloving
Changing bed linens when soiled
Sterile gloves must be worn when.
Catheterizing the bladder
Entering an isolation room
Emptying contaminated linen/ trash
Changing a wound dressing on a burn patient
A & D
