CSC Legal, Ethical, & Documentation Requirements

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of informed consent?

Accepted Answer

Gain patient understanding and agreement

Answer

Speed up procedures

Answer

Avoid paperwork

Answer

Avoid legal liability

Question 2

Which of the following is required documentation during sedation?

Accepted Answer

Vital signs with timestamps

Answer

Staff vacation log

Answer

Food preferences

Answer

Postcard consent

Question 3

Who is responsible for ensuring sedation documentation is complete?

Accepted Answer

Sedation provider

Answer

Billing clerk

Answer

Receptionist

Answer

Janitorial staff

Question 4

What is a breach of patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Sharing health data without consent

Answer

Discussing sedation plan with patient

Answer

Documenting vital signs

Answer

Following clinical protocol

Question 5

What should be documented in case of an adverse event?

Accepted Answer

Full description and response

Answer

Ignore if no harm

Answer

Only mention to supervisor

Answer

Leave for later

Question 6

Which law protects patient medical information in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

FDA

Answer

CDC

Answer

DEA

Question 7

Which of the following is considered unethical in conscious sedation?

Accepted Answer

Sedating without consent

Answer

Obtaining consent

Answer

Monitoring patient continuously

Answer

Using capnography

Question 8

How long should sedation records be retained?

Accepted Answer

7–10 years

Answer

1 month

Answer

6 months

Answer

Indefinitely

Question 9

What is the ethical duty of a sedation provider?

Accepted Answer

Ensure patient safety and autonomy

Answer

Maximize billing

Answer

Limit documentation

Answer

Promote facility reputation