CMT Regulatory Standards and Ethics 2

Question 1

The Joint Commission's primary role in healthcare is:

Accepted Answer

Accrediting healthcare organizations based on quality and safety standards

Answer

The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations, ensuring they meet established quality and safety standards.

Question 2

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires employers to:

Accepted Answer

Develop and implement an Exposure Control Plan

Answer

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard mandates that employers maintain a written Exposure Control Plan and provide training, PPE, and post-exposure follow-up.

Question 3

The Patient's Bill of Rights includes the right to:

Accepted Answer

Choose their own treatment and refuse care

Answer

The Patient's Bill of Rights guarantees patients the right to participate in treatment decisions, including the right to refuse treatment.

Question 4

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulate:

Accepted Answer

Laboratory testing quality and accuracy

Answer

CLIA regulations establish quality standards for all laboratory testing performed on human specimens to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Question 5

The ethical concept of 'veracity' in healthcare means:

Accepted Answer

Being truthful and honest in all communications

Answer

Veracity is the ethical principle of truthfulness—being honest with patients about their diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis.

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CMT Regulatory Standards and Ethics 2