PCT Patient Rights 5

Question 1

A patient has a living will that declines artificial nutrition. Their family insists on tube feeding. What governs care decisions?

Accepted Answer

The patient's valid living will directives

Answer

A valid living will legally reflects the patient's own wishes and takes precedence over family requests.

Question 2

A PCT overhears two coworkers discussing a patient's HIV status in the break room. What should the PCT do?

Accepted Answer

Remind the coworkers this is a privacy violation and report it if it continues

Answer

Discussing patients' protected health information in public areas is a HIPAA violation; the PCT should address it and report ongoing violations.

Question 3

A minor patient (age 16) is being treated without parental consent for substance abuse. Is this permitted?

Accepted Answer

Yes, many states allow minors to consent to substance abuse treatment without parental involvement

Answer

Many states have laws allowing minors to consent to substance abuse, mental health, and reproductive health services without parental consent.

Question 4

A patient asks the PCT to explain what medications they are receiving. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the question and arrange for the nurse or pharmacist to explain

Answer

Patients have the right to medication information; while the PCT can acknowledge the question, medication education is within the nurse or pharmacist's scope.

Question 5

Which action best demonstrates respect for a patient's cultural and spiritual rights?

Accepted Answer

Accommodating dietary restrictions based on religious beliefs when possible

Answer

Respecting cultural and spiritual rights includes accommodating religious dietary needs and practices within the care plan when feasible.

PCT Practice Test

PCT Practice Test

PCT Patient Rights 5