RPSGT Industry Regulations & Compliance 4

Question 1

The BRPT Code of Ethics requires RPSGTs to disclose a potential conflict of interest in research because:

Accepted Answer

Transparency preserves the integrity of scientific findings and public trust

Answer

Ethical codes require disclosure of conflicts of interest to ensure that research and clinical recommendations are not unduly influenced by financial or personal interests.

Question 2

A patient under 18 years old arrives for a sleep study. Whose written consent is typically required before beginning the study?

Accepted Answer

A parent or legal guardian, as minors generally cannot provide legal consent

Answer

Minors typically lack legal capacity to consent to medical procedures, so a parent or legal guardian must provide written consent.

Question 3

Which federal law protects employees who report patient safety violations or regulatory non-compliance from employer retaliation?

Accepted Answer

The Whistleblower Protection Program under OSHA

Answer

OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Program protects healthcare workers who report violations of workplace safety, patient safety, or regulatory requirements.

Question 4

When a sleep lab sends PSG data to a third-party scoring service, under HIPAA the scoring service is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

Business Associate

Answer

A third-party vendor that performs services involving PHI on behalf of a covered entity is classified as a Business Associate and must sign a Business Associate Agreement.

Question 5

An RPSGT knowingly signs off on a study scored by an uncredentialed staff member as their own work. This most directly violates:

Accepted Answer

BRPT Code of Ethics regarding honesty and misrepresentation

Answer

Signing off on work not performed by the credentialed technologist constitutes misrepresentation, a direct violation of the BRPT Code of Ethics.

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RPSGT Industry Regulations & Compliance 4