Physician Assistant General Information 5

Question 1

A PA is asked to perform a procedure they have not been trained to do. The most appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline and refer the patient to a qualified provider

Answer

PAs are ethically and legally obligated to practice within their competency and should decline procedures they are not trained to perform, ensuring patient safety.

Question 2

Which type of PA practice agreement or document outlines the specific clinical duties and prescribing authority of a PA at a given practice site?

Accepted Answer

Delegation of Services Agreement (DSA)

Answer

A Delegation of Services Agreement (also called a practice agreement or scope of practice document) defines the PA's authorized clinical activities and prescriptive authority at a specific site.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the AAPA's 'PA Scope of Practice' policy statement?

Accepted Answer

To advocate for the broadest possible PA practice authority supported by evidence

Answer

The AAPA's scope of practice policy advocates for PAs to be allowed to practice to the full extent of their education and training without unnecessary restrictions.

Question 4

A PA who discloses a patient's HIV status to the patient's employer without consent has violated which principle?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

Answer

Unauthorized disclosure of protected health information violates the ethical and legal principle of confidentiality, as well as HIPAA.

Question 5

Which historical figure is credited with founding the PA profession in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Eugene Stead

Answer

Dr. Eugene Stead at Duke University is widely credited with establishing the first PA program in 1965, founding the modern PA profession.

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