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Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
In the "Swiss Cheese Model" of accident causation, what do the "holes" in the cheese represent?
The patients involved in the error
Flaws in the system (e.g., bad training, fatigue, short staffing)
The inevitable bad luck of healthcare
The deliberate mistakes of "bad apple" employees
Which medical ethics principle is described as the duty to "Do No Harm"?
Justice
Autonomy
Non-maleficence
Beneficence
According to HIPAA regulations, which of the following is considered Protected Health Information (PHI)?
A. A patient's IP address
B. A patient's medical record number
C. A photo of a patient's tattoo
D. All of the above
Health Disparity is best defined as:
The biological differences between two people
A preventable difference in the burden of disease experienced by socially disadvantaged populations
The difference in insurance premiums between states
The genetic code that determines life expectancy
Which quality improvement tool forces a team to ask "Why?" five times to find the root cause of an error?
The PDSA Cycle
The Root Cause Analysis
The 5 Whys Technique
The Retrospective Review
What is the key difference between Equality and Equity?
A. Equality is giving everyone a shoe that fits; Equity is giving everyone the same shoe.
B. Equality is giving everyone the same pair of shoes; Equity is giving everyone a pair of shoes that fits.
C. Equality applies to healthcare; Equity applies to economics.
D. There is no difference; they mean the same thing.
A 15-year-old requests birth control but asks that her parents not be told. The doctor’s dilemma between respecting her privacy and involving her parents involves which two ethical principles?
Justice vs. Non-maleficence
Autonomy vs. Beneficence
Veracity vs. Fidelity
Privacy vs. Security
Under HIPAA, if you see a celebrity in the hospital where you work, what are you permitted to do?
Text your best friend but use a code name.
Check their chart only if you are curious.
Access only the information you need to do your specific job.
Ask the celebrity for a selfie in the hallway.
The "PDSA" cycle used in Quality Improvement stands for:
Plan, Do, Study, Act
Prepare, Do, Standardize, Act
Plan, Direct, Study, Analyze
Prevent, Detect, Solve, Apply
Which social determinant of health is highlighted by the phrase "The Zip Code Lottery"?
Education level
Genetic predisposition
Neighborhood and physical environment
Healthcare access
If a healthcare provider takes a "work selfie" and a patient’s name is blurry but visible on a whiteboard in the background, this is:
Acceptable if the patient is not in the photo
A HIPAA violation
Only a violation if the patient complains
Acceptable if posted to a private account
The "Just Culture" or "No Blame" approach in Quality Improvement encourages staff to:
Hide mistakes to avoid getting in trouble
Blame the individual responsible immediately
Ask "Why did the system allow this?" so people aren’t afraid to speak up
Punish every error equally to set an example
Which ethical principle requires that medical resources be distributed fairly, treating equals equally and unequals unequally based on relevant factors?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Justice
Integrity
What is a "Food Desert"?
A geographic area where it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food
A region where the soil is too dry to grow crops
A new diet plan for diabetic patients
An area with an overabundance of grocery stores
Implicit Bias is best described as:
Openly racist or sexist behavior by a doctor
Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect understanding and actions
A deliberate choice to treat certain patients poorly
A rare psychological condition
Quality Assurance (QA) is considered "reactive" because:
A. It looks forward to prevent future issues
B. It reacts to a problem after it has already occurred
C. It focuses on systems rather than individuals
D. It ignores standards completely
Regarding maternal health disparities in the U.S., which statistic is accurate according to the presentation?
Maternal mortality is the same across all races.
Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women.
Income level completely eliminates the risk gap between Black and White women.
The U.S. has the lowest maternal mortality rate in the developed world.
The "Minimum Necessary" rule in HIPAA means:
You should do the minimum amount of work possible.
You should only access the patient information essential to perform your specific job duties.
You must share all information with the patient’s family.
You can access any record as long as you don’t tell anyone.
In the context of Medical Ethics, "Informed Consent" ensures:
The doctor can do whatever they think is best.
The patient understands risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing to treatment.
The patient signs a waiver giving up their rights.
The insurance company agrees to pay for the procedure.
Which of the following consequences can result from a HIPAA violation?
Loss of professional license
Criminal fines up to $250,000
Jail time
All of the above
According to modern Quality Improvement theory, what is the primary cause of most medical errors?
Negligent or "bad" employees
Faulty systems and processes
Patients providing incorrect information
Unavoidable accidents
Based on the principle of Autonomy, a competent adult patient has the right to:
Demand any treatment they want, even if it’s illegal.
Refuse life-saving treatment.
Leave the hospital without paying.
Force a doctor to perform a surgery the doctor believes is unsafe.
Which of the following scenarios describes a HIPAA violation regarding "incidental" disclosures?
A. A doctor whispering to a nurse in a private room.
B. Discussing a patient’s diagnosis loudly in a crowded elevator.
C. Calling a patient’s name in a waiting room (without stating their condition).
D. Keeping a chart closed on a desk.
Health Equity is best described as:
Giving everyone the exact same medical treatment.
Ensuring everyone has the opportunity to attain their full health potential.
Making sure all doctors are paid the same.
Providing insurance only to those who can afford it.
Unlike Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance (QA) typically focuses on:
Fixing the system.
Finding the "bad apple" (individual blame).
Preventing future errors.
Encouraging open communication.
Which statement is true regarding Implicit Bias?
It only affects people who are intentionally prejudiced.
It is a result of the brain taking mental shortcuts.
Healthcare professionals are immune to it.
It always leads to malicious behavior.
Is it a HIPAA violation to look up a neighbor’s medical record just to check if they are okay?
No, because you are concerned for their well-being.
Yes, because curiosity is not a valid reason to access PHI.
No, as long as you don’t tell anyone else.
Yes, unless the neighbor is your close friend.
The "5 Whys" technique is designed to:
Assign blame to five different people.
Move past the immediate error to find the root cause.
Ask the patient five questions about their history.
Delay the investigation process.
Social Determinants of Health suggest that:
Genetics are the only factor in longevity.
Where you live has a significant impact on your health and life expectancy.
Healthcare access is the only thing that matters for health.
Wealth has no correlation with health outcomes.
When treating a minor (under 18), confidentiality:
Does not exist; parents must know everything.
Is absolute; parents can never know anything.
Is generally respected, but may be broken if there is a risk of serious harm or by law (e.g., abuse).
Only applies to mental health issues.
Which action best demonstrates the principle of Beneficence?
Telling a patient the truth even if it hurts.
Acting in the best interest of the patient to promote their well-being.
Ensuring all patients get the same appointment time.
Asking the patient to sign a payment form.
How do Electronic Health Records (EHR) ensure security accountability?
They delete records automatically after 24 hours.
They create an "audit trail" that tracks every click and user who accesses a file.
They prevent doctors from seeing files from other departments.
They are only accessible by the hospital CEO.
Cultural Humility differs from Cultural Competence because it involves:
Memorizing facts about every culture.
A lifelong commitment to self-reflection and validating the patient's lived experience.
Treating everyone exactly the same regardless of background.
Ignoring cultural differences to avoid offense.
Which comparison of QA and QI is correct?
QA is proactive; QI is reactive.
QA looks back (retrospective); QI looks forward (prospective).
QA focuses on systems; QI focuses on individuals.
QA seeks excellence; QI seeks minimum compliance.
Under HIPAA, patients have the right to:
Delete their own medical records.
Request a copy of their own medical records.
Access the medical records of their spouse without permission.
Edit their doctor's notes if they disagree with the diagnosis.
Which of the following best describes the focus of Quality Assurance (QA) vs. Quality Improvement (QI)?
QA focuses on Systems; QI focuses on Individuals.
QA focuses on Individuals; QI focuses on Systems.
Both focus on Systems.
Both focus on Individuals.
Which group represents the "Four Pillars" of medical ethics?
Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Duty.
Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Justice.
Privacy, Security, Portability, Accountability.
Equality, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion.
Which of the following social media actions is a violation of HIPAA?
Posting a photo of your hospital ID badge (with no patient info).
Posting a generic status about being tired after a shift.
Posting a "sad case" story where the patient could be identified by the details.
Sharing a link to a public health article.
The "Zip Code Lottery" implies that:
People in certain zip codes win money for healthcare.
Health outcomes are randomly assigned.
A person's neighborhood conditions strongly influence their life expectancy.
You can only see doctors in your own zip code.
"Root Cause Analysis" is best defined as:
A method to determine which employee should be fired.
A systematic process for identifying the fundamental cause of an event or error.
A statistical test for new medications.
A review of a patient's family genetic history.
What does the acronym HIPAA stand for?
Health Information Protection and Accessibility Act.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Hospital Insurance Privacy and Administration Act.
Human Injury Prevention and Advocacy Act.
Which of the following is an example of an "Economic Stability" social determinant of health?
Access to clean water.
Literacy level.
Ability to afford healthy food and rent.
Support from family and friends.
Describing the patient as the "captain of the ship" is a metaphor for which ethical principle?
Beneficence
Justice
Autonomy
Non-maleficence
In the Swiss Cheese Model, what do the "slices" of cheese represent?
The errors themselves.
The layers of defense (barriers/safeguards) preventing errors.
The patients.
The hospital administrators.
Which of the following is considered PHI (Protected Health Information)?
A de-identified data set with no names or dates.
A vehicle license plate number seen in the hospital parking lot.
The hospital's general phone number.
The name of the attending physician.
What is the difference between a "reactive" and a "proactive" approach to quality?
Reactive fixes the system before it breaks; Proactive acts after a problem occurs.
Reactive acts after a problem occurs; Proactive fixes the system before it breaks.
Reactive is better for patient safety.
There is no difference.
Studies show that increased representation (diversity) in the healthcare workforce leads to:
Lower patient satisfaction.
Increased trust and better communication with diverse patients.
More medical errors.
Longer wait times.
The "Minimum Necessary" rule states that:
You should do the least amount of work possible to get by.
You must share all information with the patient's family.
You should only access the data strictly needed to perform your specific job duties.
Patients should only be told the minimum about their diagnosis.
The ethical dilemma of "Truth vs. Sensitivity" often involves:
Deciding whether to bill the insurance company.
Balancing the patient's right to know their diagnosis with the family's wish to protect their feelings.
Choosing between two different medications.
Deciding whether to report a colleague for being late.
The ultimate goal of Health Equity is to:
Ensure everyone pays the same amount for healthcare.
Eliminate all diseases.
Ensure that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible.
Make sure every hospital has the same equipment.
