ethics

The Joint Commission accredits

hospitals and other patient care organizations

A state court would have jurisdiction in which of the following cases?

License revocation

Which of the following occurs when an OSHA compliance officer informs an employer the business is subject to "failure to abate" alleged violations?

The business is subject to daily penalties.

Which of the following is not a purpose of public health functions?

Requiring physicians to take public health courses.

Amanda is a nurse in Dr. Smith's pediatric practice. She accidently gives a patient the wrong medication. Dr. Smith is held responsible under

respondeat superior

When physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers contract with one or more HMOs or directly with employers to provide care, it is called a(n)

physician hospital organization

Which document serves as a guideline about professional behavior and etiquette for employees?

The facility policy manual.

A medical assistant takes universal precautions while drawing blood for analysis. This is an example of

standard of care

In a physician's office, a sign-in sheet is permissible to use as long as

you do not ask for the reason for the visit.

A patient undergoing surgery signs an informed consent for the procedure. Which of the following principles of health care ethics does informed consent protect?

Autonomy

The Easy Collection Agency continues to call Susan at work to talk to her about her past due account at St. John's Hospital. The Easy Collection Agency is violating which law ?

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Written codes of ethics for health care practitioners ?

evolved primarily to serve as moral guidelines for those who provide care.

Autonomy is considered one of the seven universal principles of health care ethics. Which of the following is an example of autonomy?

A health care practitioner makes competent decisions related to patient care.

Which of the following is a synonym for "good manners"?

etiquette

As employers, physicians have general liability for many aspects of their business. Which of the following does not fall under the responsibility of the employers?

Employees driving to and from the workplace

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) was part of what other law?

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

If the patient knew the _____ before treatment, the defendant may use contributory negligence as a defense in a lawsuit.

inherit risk

An X-ray technician witnesses a nurse diagnosing a medical problem for a patient. Which of the seven principles of health care ethics has this nurse violated ?

role fidelity

Unlawful acts are always

Unacceptable

A patient has not paid the balance due after insurance payments. The practice manager has sent numerous reminders and the patient has not contacted the practice. At this point, the practice manager ?

may have the physician sign a letter of dismissal with 30 days to find a new physician.

There are ___ branches of the federal government.

three

Which of the following organizations is a major user of forms of telemedicine?

veterans affair

Which HIPAA standard requires providers and their business associates to put in place policies and procedures that ensure privacy of the health record?

Standard 2

A provider breaches duty of care to a patient. This element of negligence is defined as

dereliction

Which of the following correctly describes an aspect of hospice care?

Most in-home hospice programs are independently run

What is the purpose of formalized codes of ethics in the health care professions?

To increase the competence within the profession

A medical malpractice lawsuit has been decided under the doctrine of res judicata. What does this Latin term mean?

The thing has been decided.

Certain sexually transmitted infections (STls) must be reported whenever diagnosed. Which of the following is not a reportable STI?

Public lice

Which of the following observations should not be included in a patient's medical record?

Notes regarding patient's participation in a rally