CSC Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 3

Question 1

A collector notices that the test requisition lists an incorrect patient date of birth. The ethically correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Clarify and correct the discrepancy before collecting the specimen

Answer

Discrepancies in patient identifiers must be resolved before collection to ensure accurate patient-specimen matching.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'implicit bias' in healthcare collection settings?

Accepted Answer

Unconscious attitudes that may affect patient care without awareness

Answer

Implicit bias involves unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that can unintentionally influence clinical interactions and patient care.

Question 3

A patient who is incarcerated arrives with a correctional officer present during specimen collection. The patient's right to privacy:

Accepted Answer

Still applies to the extent possible given security requirements

Answer

Incarcerated individuals retain certain privacy rights, and collectors should protect patient dignity and confidentiality to the extent security protocols allow.

Question 4

A collector is asked by a patient's family member to share test results over the phone. The collector should:

Accepted Answer

Release results only with a signed HIPAA authorization from the patient

Answer

Test results may only be released to authorized individuals, which requires a valid HIPAA authorization signed by the patient.

Question 5

When a patient with limited English proficiency needs specimen collection instructions, the best practice is to:

Accepted Answer

Use a qualified medical interpreter or approved translation service

Answer

Qualified medical interpreters ensure accurate communication and protect patient rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

(CSC) Certified Specimen Collector Practice Test

(CSC) Certified Specimen Collector Practice Test

CSC Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 3