CKE Healthcare Ethics and Legal Standards 2

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of patient abandonment?

Accepted Answer

Discharging a patient without adequate follow-up planning

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Referring a patient to a specialist

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Transferring a patient to another facility with proper notice

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Ending a shift and passing care to a colleague

Question 2

What is the purpose of a HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices?

Accepted Answer

To inform patients how their health information may be used

Answer

To authorize billing

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To obtain surgical consent

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To document allergies

Question 3

Negligence in healthcare requires which element to be proven?

Accepted Answer

Breach of the standard of care that causes patient harm

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Intentional harm

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Criminal intent by the provider

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Administrative policy violation

Question 4

What is the meaning of 'respondeat superior' in healthcare law?

Accepted Answer

An employer is liable for employee actions performed within the scope of employment

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A patient's right to refuse care

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The right to a second medical opinion

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A court order to produce medical records

Question 5

Which document designates someone to make medical decisions for a patient who lacks capacity?

Accepted Answer

Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare

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Do Not Resuscitate order

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Living will

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POLST form

Question 6

Which ethical principle means treating all patients fairly and equitably?

Accepted Answer

Justice

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Autonomy

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Fidelity

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Beneficence