CSC Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 2

Question 1

A patient refuses to have blood drawn for a court-ordered drug test. What is the specimen collector's appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and notify the ordering authority

Answer

When a patient refuses a court-ordered test, the collector must document the refusal and report it to the appropriate authority rather than using force.

Question 2

Which ethical principle requires a specimen collector to act in the best interest of the patient?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence means acting in the patient's best interest, while non-maleficence means avoiding harm.

Question 3

A minor presents alone for a urine drug screen ordered by their employer. What should the collector do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse collection until a parent or guardian provides consent

Answer

Minors generally cannot provide legally valid consent; a parent or guardian must authorize non-emergency procedures.

Question 4

A collector overhears a coworker sharing a patient's positive drug test result with another employee not involved in the patient's care. This is a violation of:

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Answer

Sharing protected health information with unauthorized individuals violates the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

Question 5

What does the ethical principle of veracity require of a specimen collector?

Accepted Answer

Telling the truth to patients about procedures and findings

Answer

Veracity is the duty to be truthful and honest when communicating with patients.

(CSC) Certified Specimen Collector Practice Test

(CSC) Certified Specimen Collector Practice Test

CSC Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 2