CLT Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 2

Question 1

A patient verbally consents to a blood draw but then pulls their arm away during the procedure. What is the most appropriate action for the laboratory technologist?

Accepted Answer

Stop the procedure and reassess patient willingness

Answer

Physical withdrawal indicates withdrawal of consent, requiring the technologist to stop and reassess before proceeding.

Question 2

Which federal law primarily governs the privacy of patient laboratory results and medical records?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets national standards for protecting patient health information privacy.

Question 3

A laboratory technologist discovers that a colleague has been accessing patient records of celebrities out of curiosity. This behavior is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A violation of patient privacy and HIPAA

Answer

Accessing patient records without a legitimate job-related need is a HIPAA Privacy Rule violation regardless of whether information is shared.

Question 4

Which principle of biomedical ethics obligates laboratory professionals to act in the patient's best interest?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence requires healthcare professionals to take positive actions that promote the well-being and best interests of patients.

Question 5

A patient asks a phlebotomist for their HIV test results over the phone. The appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Refer the patient to their ordering physician for results

Answer

Sensitive results such as HIV should be communicated through the ordering provider to ensure proper counseling and follow-up care.

(CLT) Clinical Laboratory Technologist Certification Practice Test

(CLT) Clinical Laboratory Technologist Certification Practice Test

CLT Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 2