NHI Medical Law and Ethics 3

Question 1

A patient's Protected Health Information (PHI) may be disclosed without authorization for:

Accepted Answer

Treatment, payment, and healthcare operations

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Marketing purposes with patient compensation

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Sale to pharmaceutical companies

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Life insurance underwriting

Question 2

An emancipated minor is one who:

Accepted Answer

Is legally independent from parental control

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Has reached age 21

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Has parental consent for a specific procedure

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Is enrolled in a health insurance plan

Question 3

Which document outlines a patient's wishes regarding end-of-life care and does NOT designate a proxy decision-maker?

Accepted Answer

Living will

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Durable power of attorney for healthcare

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POLST form

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Organ donor card

Question 4

The ethical concept of veracity in healthcare means:

Accepted Answer

Telling the truth to patients

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Protecting patient confidentiality

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Avoiding harm during procedures

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Distributing care fairly

Question 5

A patient asks a medical assistant to alter a chart entry. The medical assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and explain that records cannot be altered

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Make the change if the patient insists

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Ask the supervising physician to approve the change

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Delete the entry and rewrite it

Question 6

Under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), healthcare facilities are required to:

Accepted Answer

Make reasonable accommodations for patients with disabilities

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Provide free services to disabled patients

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Hire a minimum percentage of disabled employees

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Waive co-payments for disabled individuals

Question 7

If a healthcare worker accidentally views another employee's medical record out of curiosity, this is a violation of:

Accepted Answer

HIPAA minimum necessary rule

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OSHA standards

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The False Claims Act

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COBRA regulations