Professional Ethics and Standards Flashcards
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A healthcare worker observes a coworker providing substandard care to a client. The most ethical response is to:
Answer: Report the observation to the supervisor
Reporting substandard care protects client safety and is an ethical and professional obligation.
Informed consent in healthcare means the client has:
Answer: Received information and agreed to care without coercion
Informed consent requires that clients receive complete information and agree to care freely without pressure.
Which document outlines a client's wishes regarding end-of-life care if they become unable to communicate?
Answer: An advance directive
An advance directive (such as a living will or healthcare proxy) documents end-of-life care preferences.
A client with dementia starts to hit the aide during personal care. The aide should:
Answer: Stop the task, ensure safety, and report the behavior
The aide must stop, ensure both parties are safe, and report the behavior so the care plan can be adjusted.
Which of the following best describes a conflict of interest for a home health aide?
Answer: Accepting a job offer from a current client after discharge
Entering into personal or business relationships with current or recent clients creates a conflict of interest.
When documenting client care, which practice is most important?
Answer: Documenting accurately, objectively, and promptly
Accurate, objective, and timely documentation is essential for client safety and legal accountability.
A client tells the aide they no longer want to receive treatments prescribed by their doctor. The aide should:
Answer: Honor the refusal and immediately notify the supervisor
Clients have the right to refuse treatment; the aide must respect this and report it to the supervisor.