CRE Professional Standards & Ethics 3

Question 1

Under HIPAA regulations, which of the following is considered protected health information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

A patient's name combined with their asthma diagnosis

Answer

PHI includes any individually identifiable health information, such as a patient's name linked to a specific medical condition.

Question 2

A CRE maintains professional boundaries by:

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a therapeutic relationship focused on patient health goals

Answer

Professional boundaries require maintaining a therapeutic relationship that centers on the patient's health needs rather than personal connection.

Question 3

The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Code of Ethics requires CREs to:

Accepted Answer

Practice with honesty, integrity, and in the best interest of patients

Answer

The NBRC Code of Ethics mandates that respiratory care professionals practice with honesty and integrity while prioritizing patient welfare.

Question 4

A respiratory educator overhears a colleague discussing a patient's personal health information loudly in a public hospital corridor. This is a violation of:

Accepted Answer

HIPAA privacy regulations and professional confidentiality standards

Answer

Discussing PHI in public areas where unauthorized individuals may overhear violates HIPAA privacy rules and professional confidentiality obligations.

Question 5

When a respiratory educator disagrees with a physician's treatment plan for a patient, the appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Diplomatically raise concerns through appropriate professional channels

Answer

Raising concerns professionally through proper channels maintains patient safety while respecting interprofessional relationships and communication norms.

(CRE) Certified Respiratory Educator Practice Test

(CRE) Certified Respiratory Educator Practice Test

CRE Professional Standards & Ethics 3