CMC Professional Standards & Ethics 2

Question 1

A cardiac nurse discovers that a colleague falsified a patient's medication administration record. What is the most appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to the charge nurse or supervisor immediately

Answer

Patient safety and professional integrity require immediate reporting to a supervisor when a colleague falsifies medical records.

Question 2

Under HIPAA, which of the following is a permitted disclosure of protected health information (PHI) without patient authorization?

Accepted Answer

Reporting communicable disease data to public health authorities

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure of PHI to public health authorities for disease surveillance without patient authorization.

Question 3

A cardiologist recommends an expensive procedure that the patient's insurance does not cover. The patient asks if a cheaper alternative exists. The ethical principle most relevant here is:

Accepted Answer

Veracity

Answer

Veracity obligates clinicians to be truthful and forthcoming about treatment alternatives and costs.

Question 4

Which body governs the CMC (Cardiac Medicine Certification) credential and sets its professional standards?

Accepted Answer

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Answer

The AACN administers the CMC certification and establishes the standards and eligibility requirements for the credential.

Question 5

A CMC-certified nurse's patient refuses a life-saving cardioversion. The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the physician, respecting the patient's autonomy

Answer

A competent patient has the right to refuse treatment; the nurse must document the refusal and communicate it to the care team.

CMC - Cardiac Medicine Certification Practice Test

CMC - Cardiac Medicine Certification Practice Test

CMC Professional Standards & Ethics 2