NHI Medical Law and Ethics 2

Question 1

A patient refuses a blood transfusion for religious reasons. The healthcare provider should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the refusal and document it

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Administer the transfusion if life-threatening

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Contact the patient's family to override the decision

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Seek a court order immediately

Question 2

Which federal law governs the privacy of individually identifiable health information?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

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OSHA

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ADA

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COBRA

Question 3

An advance directive that designates someone to make healthcare decisions is called a:

Accepted Answer

Durable power of attorney for healthcare

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Living will

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Do Not Resuscitate order

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Informed consent form

Question 4

The ethical principle of justice in healthcare primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

Fair distribution of healthcare resources

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Treating all patients with honesty

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Preventing harm to patients

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Respecting patient autonomy

Question 5

A healthcare worker who suspects child abuse is legally required to:

Accepted Answer

Document and report to the appropriate authorities

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Consult with the child's parents first

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Wait for a physician's confirmation before reporting

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Keep the information confidential per HIPAA

Question 6

The statute of limitations in medical malpractice cases refers to:

Accepted Answer

The time period within which a lawsuit must be filed

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The maximum financial award a patient can receive

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The number of expert witnesses required in a case

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The standard of care expected of healthcare providers

Question 7

Which of the following best describes respondeat superior?

Accepted Answer

An employer's liability for employee actions performed within the scope of employment

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A patient's right to review medical records

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A physician's duty to obtain informed consent

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A hospital's obligation to maintain sterile conditions