Jack stole a patient's ring and another patient's medication. There were violations of:
What is criminal law.
100
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
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 legal.
100
Mr. Sams shoots and 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 advanced directives?
What is patient self-determination act.
200
A drug addict waiting in the emergency department for treatment is an example of:
What is legal disability.
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.
200
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 Reasonable Care.
200
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.
200
Daniel was admitted to the intensive care 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.
300
Exposing a patient unnecessarily, calling a patient a name, and failing to lock the brakes on a wheelchair are all examples of:
What is civil torts.
300
What do ethics and laws in healthcare have in common?
What is both always involve doing the right thing for patients.
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
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.
300
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 nursing home reform act (NHRA)
400
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.
400
What do stopping the use of a feeding tube and withholding CPR on a patient have in common?
What is end of life dilemmas.
400
Shameka needs her medical records. She is aware that she must:
What is sign a consent form to receive a copy of her record.
400
A celebrity's medical records were viewed by an unauthorized personnel. Which tort was committed?
What is invasion of privacy.
400
A student nurse 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
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 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
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.
500
Roger failed to answer Mrs. Emerald's call signal. What patient right did he violate?
What is provide reasonable response to a request for services.
500
Tommy called Mr. Adams an "old geezer". Mr. Adams is suing Tommy for: