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WorksheetsCH 2: HARTMAN PCT Ethics and Laws QUIZS
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
do not intubate (DNI)
A type of advance directive indicating that the patient does not wish a breathing tube to be inserted to prolong life.
A medical procedure to insert a breathing tube for patients in critical condition.
A legal document that allows patients to refuse all medical treatment.
A guideline for healthcare providers to follow in emergency situations.
Physician’s Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
A document that outlines a patient's financial wishes after death.
A medical order that specifies the treatments a person wishes to receive when he is very ill; decisions are based on conversations between the patient and his healthcare providers.
A guideline for healthcare providers on how to manage chronic pain.
A form that patients fill out to enroll in a health insurance plan.
Battery
The intentional touching of another person without permission.
A device that stores electrical energy.
A type of legal agreement.
A method of communication using signals.
Criminal law
A branch of law dealing with offenses considered to harm all of society.
A legal framework for civil disputes between individuals.
A set of regulations governing business practices.
A system of laws that only applies to government officials.
durable power of attorney for health care
A legal document allowing a person to make financial decisions on behalf of another.
A type of advance directive designating a person other than the patient to make medical decisions if the person becomes ill or disabled.
A form that allows a patient to refuse medical treatment in any circumstance.
A document that specifies a person's wishes regarding organ donation.
Incident
A planned procedure in a healthcare facility.
An accident, problem, or unexpected event during the course of care that is not part of the normal routine in a healthcare facility.
A routine check-up performed by healthcare professionals.
A scheduled surgery that is part of the normal care process.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
A federal law that prohibits discrimination because of a disability.
A state law that provides tax benefits for businesses.
A local ordinance that mandates accessibility in public buildings.
A federal program that offers financial aid for disabled individuals.
Abuse
Purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury to a person.
Unintentional harm caused by negligence or lack of care.
A form of therapy aimed at improving mental health.
A legal term for the protection of individuals from harm.
Medicaid
A medical assistance program for people who have a low income, as well as for people with disabilities.
A health insurance program for senior citizens.
A program that provides financial assistance for housing.
A government initiative to promote physical fitness.
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)
A not-for-profit organization that develops standards of practice for medical testing.
A government agency that regulates medical devices.
A private company that manufactures laboratory equipment.
An international organization that provides medical education.
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
Federal regulations regarding the staffing and operation of clinical laboratories.
Guidelines for the ethical treatment of laboratory animals.
Standards for laboratory safety and chemical handling.
Regulations for the approval of new medical devices.
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)
A federal law that requires hospitals to provide necessary emergency medical treatment to patients even if they cannot pay.
A state law that regulates the licensing of medical professionals.
A federal law that mandates insurance coverage for all medical treatments.
A guideline for hospitals to improve patient satisfaction.
Exploitation
The act of taking advantage of a person for personal gain.
A method of promoting fairness and equality.
A strategy for mutual benefit in business.
A process of educating individuals about their rights.
Neglect
The act of providing excessive care to a person.
The failure to provide needed care that results in physical, mental, or emotional harm to a person.
A form of abuse that involves physical violence.
The process of ensuring all needs are met for an individual.
advance directives
A legal document that allows people to decide what medical care they wish to have in the event they are unable to make those decisions themselves.
A type of insurance policy that covers medical expenses.
A form that must be filled out to receive medical treatment.
A guideline for healthcare providers on how to treat patients.
Joint Commission
An independent, not-for-profit organization that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations.
A government agency that regulates healthcare practices.
A private company that provides medical insurance.
A non-profit organization focused on healthcare research.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
A federal law that requires health information be kept private and secure and that organizations take special steps to protect this information.
A guideline for health insurance companies to increase their profits.
A regulation that allows patients to access their medical records without restrictions.
A law that mandates the sharing of health information between organizations.
Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
A federal law requiring that facilities provide patients with information about advance directives.
A state law that mandates hospitals to offer free healthcare services.
A guideline for healthcare providers to follow in patient treatment plans.
A regulation that prohibits patients from making their own medical decisions.
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS)
A survey used to collect data about patients’ experiences in hospitals.
A program for hospital staff training.
A method for hospital financial assessment.
A tool for measuring hospital construction quality.
living will
A document that outlines the medical care a person wants, or does not want, in case the person becomes unable to make those decisions.
A legal document that allows someone to make financial decisions on behalf of another person.
A type of will that specifies how a person's estate should be distributed after their death.
A document that provides instructions for funeral arrangements and burial preferences.
