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

Answer

Competent adults have the legal right to refuse any treatment, including life-saving procedures, and this must be respected and documented.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) establishes national standards for protecting individually identifiable health information.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Durable power of attorney for healthcare

Answer

A durable power of attorney for healthcare designates a specific person (healthcare proxy) to make medical decisions if the patient becomes incapacitated.

Question 4

The ethical principle of justice in healthcare primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

Fair distribution of healthcare resources

Answer

Justice in healthcare ethics refers to the fair, equitable, and appropriate distribution of healthcare resources and treatment among patients.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Document and report to the appropriate authorities

Answer

Healthcare workers are mandatory reporters and must report suspected child abuse to appropriate authorities regardless of parental consent or physician confirmation.

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NHI Medical Law and Ethics 2