Dr. Smith opened a medical practice but has not yet passed the state mandated exam. Dr. Smith is guilty of which offense?
What is Practicing without a license
100
Mr. Sams kills his wife in a nursing home. Mr. Sams will most likely be charged with which criminal violation?
What is Murder
100
Duke Hospital receives federal aid. What law requires personnel to provide patients with information about assistance in preparing advance directives?
What is Patient Self-Determination Act
100
Tommy called Mr. Adams an "old geezer". Mr. Adams is suing Tommy for:
What is verbal abuse
200
"I hate to tell my friend I can't help her on the project, but I'm running out of time to finish my own." this statement is an example of which stress management method?
What is Avoid stress
200
Mrs. Perez has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Which document is she likely to be considering for end-of-life care?
What is Living will
200
Ann was admitted to an urgent care clinic. The medical assistant documented that Ann's grandfather had skin cancer and her father has high blood pressure. This is related to which wellness risk factor?
What is Family history
200
When George was admitted to a long term care facility, he was evaluated for memory, habits, and hobbies. Which patient rights legislation requires this evaluation?
What is Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
200
John is convicted of selling medications he stole from the nursing home. He is sentenced to five years in prison. This type of crime is considered a/an:
What is Felony
300
A nursing assistant was accused of negligence. What did he/she most likely do?
What is Failed to put up the side rails of the bed
300
Shameka needs her medical records. She is aware that she must
What is sign a consent form to receive a copy of her record
300
Jasper calls Dr. Thompson's office to make a new patient appointment. The receptionist makes the appointment. What part of the contract is the appointment?
What is Acceptance
300
When Susan cares for patients, she always follows procedures just as she learned in a nursing assistant course. This illustrates the legal obligation she has to provide:
What is Step-by-step care
300
Jack stole a patient's ring and another patient's medication. These were violations of:
What is Criminal law
400
If a nursing assistant uses water that is too hot when bathing a patient, and the patient is burned, what type of obligation has been violated?
What is Cognitive
400
A medical assistant was fired from a medical practice and has been making negative, untrue statements about one of the physicians. The assistant could be charged with:
What is Defamation
400
Daniel was admitted to the intensive are unit. He is not sure of his prognosis and insists on signing a statement to express end-of-life wishes. Which document will he sign?
What is Living will
400
Dr. Michael left two sponges and a pair of scissors in the patient during surgery. Dr. Michael may be charged with which civil tort?
What is Malpractice
400
What do ethics and laws in healthcare have in common?
What is Both always involve doing the right thing for patients
500
A patient decides to have an abortion. The nurse comments, "I would never allow my daughter to do this!" The nurse has violated which behavior?
What is Ethical
500
Jim asked Sue to be his spokesperson in determining treatment measures that should be taken if he is unable to make his own healthcare decisions. After signing a legal document, Sue is Jim's:
What is Power of attorney
500
A celebrity's medical records were viewed by unauthorized personnel. Which tort was committed?
What is Invasion of privacy
500
A student told his roommate about a patient at the nursing home. Which patient rights legislation was violated?
What is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
500
Roger failed to answer Mrs. Edward's call signal. What patient right did he violate?
What is Provide reasonable response to a request for services