PCT Patient Rights 3

Question 1

A competent adult patient demands to leave the hospital against medical advice (AMA). What should the PCT do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse immediately and allow the patient to leave

Answer

Competent adults have the right to leave AMA; the PCT must notify the nurse and allow the patient to leave without physical restraint.

Question 2

Which document allows a patient to designate someone to make healthcare decisions if they become incapacitated?

Accepted Answer

Durable power of attorney for healthcare

Answer

A durable power of attorney for healthcare designates a healthcare proxy to make decisions when the patient cannot do so.

Question 3

A patient tells the PCT they are being abused by a family member. What is the PCT's primary responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Report the disclosure to the nurse or supervisor immediately

Answer

The PCT must report suspected or disclosed abuse to the nurse or supervisor, as mandatory reporting laws may apply.

Question 4

What is the purpose of an advance directive?

Accepted Answer

To document a patient's wishes for healthcare in case they cannot speak for themselves

Answer

An advance directive documents a patient's healthcare preferences in advance, guiding care if they become unable to communicate.

Question 5

A non-English-speaking patient needs to give informed consent. What must be provided?

Accepted Answer

A qualified interpreter or language services

Answer

Healthcare facilities must provide qualified interpreters to ensure non-English-speaking patients can give true informed consent.

PCT Practice Test