Legal Aspects of Providing Care Practice Test

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• Which statement about durable power of attorney laws is true?
• Which statement about POLST is true?
• What topic does a living will typically address?
• Under privacy standards, when may a healthcare worker disclose information to family members?
• Do not hospitalize order is best described as?
• Emancipated minors may legally consent to medical care in all situations.
• In an emergency when parents are not present, who may consent for a minor child?
• What is the main purpose of the Patient Self-Determination Act?
• To help prevent malpractice, which actions should the nurse take?
• Which court cases influenced the right to self-determination in healthcare?
• Which statement best describes informed consent?
• How do privacy and security controls apply to mobile devices used by care staff?
• When a patient cannot speak for themselves, who guides care and may designate decisions?
• Who can be a legally authorized representative for consent?
• How should patient information be protected in electronic health records (EHRs)?
• When is a surrogate decision-maker required in patient care?
• Which statement identifies the authority responsible for setting nursing practice standards at the state level?
• How should a facility handle a potential patient rights violation?
• In emergencies, which person may consent to treatment for a sibling?
• Under which conditions may restraints be used in care settings?
• What are the two unintentional torts?
• After a patient safety incident, which actions contribute to an accurate incident record?
• Which term describes the legal right of a patient to make decisions about medical care based on personal values?
• Decisions are made based on previous court cases.
• Which document designates a surrogate decision-maker for health care when the patient cannot decide?
• Which element is not required to prove medical negligence?
• Sharing a patient's medical details with a coworker without consent constitutes which issue?
• What is the primary purpose of the minimum necessary standard in HIPAA, in terms of disclosures?
• Which law protects the rights of individuals by settling disputes between citizens?
• Which statement describes emancipated minors for consent purposes?
• Under privacy standards, who may authorize sharing with family when the patient cannot consent?
• Which action would violate HIPAA privacy protections?
• Who can issue a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order?
• Before the healthcare team can follow a living will, two providers must demonstrate two things: the client cannot make their own medical decisions and is in a medical condition that qualifies as terminal illness or permanent unconsciousness.
• What is the spoken form of defamation?
• What term describes consent that requires full disclosure of risks, benefits, alternatives, and consequences of no action?
• Which practices support building trust and effective communication after a medical error?
• A living will describes the type of medical treatment and can explain under what conditions an attempt to prolong life should be started or stopped.
• What is the primary purpose of a living will?
• When a patient requests to view their medical record, what is appropriate?
• What is the purpose of confidentiality in minors’ records, and when can information be shared?
• Which of the following is an example of emancipated minor status?
• Under Tarasoff and related standards, what is the duty of a clinician when there is a credible threat?
• The PSDA is the first legislation of its kind to address advance directives.
• Which type of law resolves disputes between private individuals?
• Which patient right allows refusing a course of treatment?
• Which statement best describes the consequences of violating professional boundaries?
• Which act functions to address the uninsured population within the United States?
• Failure to ensure a patient is adequately covered when the gown opens constitutes which privacy issue?
• What distinguishes a durable power of attorney for healthcare from a medical guardian?
• Emancipated minors may consent to medical treatment without a parent.
• Which type of law governs crimes and their punishments?
• Unemancipated minors may consent to medical treatment under certain criteria. Which of the following is one of those circumstances?
• Which tort can involve both physical exposure of a person and sharing personal information without consent?
• What is the standard of care?
• Which statement accurately describes reporting requirements for suspected abuse by health professionals?
• What is the role of interpreter services in informed consent?
• What steps should be taken to document an adverse drug event legally?
• Who may consent to their own medical treatment?
• In pediatric consent discussions, what is the role of assent?
• Which action would most likely be considered assault rather than battery?
• Which is legally permissible to disclose patient information without consent?
• Which are permissible uses and disclosures of PHI under HIPAA for treatment, payment, and operations?
• Which statement best contrasts DNR and a “do not hospitalize” order?
• Advance directives for health care, often referred to as living wills, have become the ____ documents by which individuals can convey their wishes for care.
• Defamation of character is described as false statements that harm a person's reputation.
• Which statement best reflects confidentiality for minors when it comes to sharing information with parents or guardians?
• Under PSDA, which settings are required to provide information about advance directives?
• Refusing to allow an individual to leave the hospital after they have refused recommended treatment is a form of which tort?
• The first legislation of its kind creates a stance on advance directives and requires clients to be informed of their health-related rights under state laws. What is it?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an element of informed consent?
• The failure to provide care that is normally expected from a person in a specific role that results in injury to another individual.
• PHI under HIPAA refers to Protected Health Information; what is the 'minimum necessary' rule?
• What is the role of anti-discrimination laws in patient rights, such as the ADA?
• Which of the following is a typical patient right that relates to obtaining copies of records?
• When may an advance directive be changed?
• Which scenario constitutes defamation of character?
• Which statement correctly pairs slander with spoken and libel with written?
• What is the written form of defamation?
• A living will is used in end-of-life situations. It is used in which circumstances?
• A living will is invoked under which circumstances?
• Under the Patient-Self Determination Act, facilities covered include hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospice programs, and health maintenance organizations. Which of the following is true?
• Which statement describes the difference between voluntary admission and involuntary commitment in mental health contexts?
• Which defines offenses and punishments for those who threaten, harm, or endanger society?
• The PSDA also allows decreased costs by giving an option to elect or decline critical care/ICU interventions in the face of death due to terminal illness or injury.
• When can a patient refuse treatment, and what should staff do?
• What term describes the set of documents including living wills that guide future medical decisions?
• The Portable Medical Orders (POLST) document is best described as:
• Which statement accurately describes the difference between choosing no aggressive medical treatment and refusing all medical care?
• Who is typically contacted first when abuse is suspected in a healthcare facility?
• Which term describes an order indicating a patient should not be hospitalized, commonly used in palliative care settings?
• Which of the following components must be disclosed for informed consent to be valid?
• Which statement best defines abuse in caregiving contexts?
• Which term describes acts that cause harm or distress without the intent to do so?
• What is the purpose of a least restrictive approach in behavioral health care?
• Which statement about capacity is true?
• When responding to a subpoena for medical records, which action is essential?
• What is the purpose of retention schedules for medical records?
• What does the minimum necessary rule require?
• Which elements are used to assess capacity in healthcare settings?
• What does a healthcare proxy do?
• Which defines nursing standards that must be met within individual states?
• The Scope of Malpractice in Nursing: For nurses, malpractice includes failure to: Assess and/or monitor; Notify the healthcare provider; Respond to orders; Follow six rights of medication administration; Convey discharge instructions; Ensure client safety; Follow policies; Properly delegate and supervise.
• What is the concept of “futility” in end-of-life decision-making, and how should it be handled legally?
• What does EMTALA require for hospitals with emergency departments?
• When is a durable power of attorney invoked?
• What is the purpose of informed consent?
• Who can give valid consent for a patient who lacks capacity?
• Who may act on behalf of a patient who lacks capacity?
• Under PSDA, facilities must document whether a patient has an advance directive.
• In emergencies, treatment may be provided under implied consent.
• When a Durable Power of Attorney is enacted, the proxy may make decisions according to the wishes or directions outlined in a _____ or previously communicated in person.
• What is the act of threatening or attempting to injure another person called?
• Failure to recognize the client's labored breathing that resulted in pulmonary arrest.
• What must be certified before a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare can guide medical decisions?
• For defamation to be actionable, the statement must be false and communicated to a third party.
• ______ define who is able to provide consent for care, and the nurse is responsible for knowing the laws of the state in which they practice and the policies of their employer regarding consent.
• What is another name for a durable power of attorney for healthcare?
• Which term best describes mistreatment of a vulnerable adult by another person, causing harm or distress?
• For clients who are hearing impaired, unable to read, and those whose primary language is not English, what accommodations are required for consent information?
• Which concept ensures patients have the opportunity to consent to or refuse medical treatment?
• In nursing malpractice, which term describes failure to meet professional standard?
• PSDA prohibits discrimination against individuals who have advance directives.
• What are two examples of quasi-intentional torts?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes a living will from a healthcare proxy?
• Which statement reflects a requirement for obtaining informed consent?
• Which document is needed to inform and protect healthcare personnel who respect the client's wishes regarding resuscitation?
• What steps should be taken after discovering a breach of confidentiality?
• In which scenario might a minor’s emancipated status affect consent for treatment?
• Abuse in caregiving contexts can include physical, verbal, psychological, sexual, or financial harm. Which term best describes this concept?
• Legislation passed by the U.S. Congress and the state legislatures is called which type of law?
• Which term describes written instructions about medical care preferences if a patient becomes unable to communicate?
• Which of the following is commonly considered a cue of abuse?
• Which statement accurately describes the scope of consent for unemancipated minors?
• Which act created a national framework for health care reform addressing the uninsured population?
• What are the mandatory reporting requirements for elder or vulnerable adult abuse?
• Can a client end or revoke a living will at any time?
• DNR enforcement depends on?
• What is a key requirement for telehealth recording?
• Informed consent requires that the client have the ______ to understand their option of care.
• What is the role of a healthcare power of attorney in emergency decisions?
• In care, negligence is defined as?
• Advance directives for health care are often referred to as which?
• What constitutes professional boundaries and why is sexual boundary violation a legal/ethical issue?
• What is the difference between civil liability and criminal liability in care settings?
• Which scenario best illustrates false imprisonment in a healthcare setting?
• What is included in an effective incident report?
• Which of the following describes one circumstance under which an unemancipated minor may consent to medical treatment?
• Which statement best describes chart notes and incident reports?
• Which statement best describes how a patient can obtain copies of their records and possible fees?
• How should a care provider handle patient restraints in behavioral health concerns?
• The failure to use the degree of knowledge and skill commonly expected of an individual in their profession. The failure must result in injury, loss, or damage to the person receiving care.
• Which document records an unusual event or near-miss during care?
• What are the legal implications of falsifying medical records?
• Which statement about the six rights of medication administration is true?
• Which scenario best defines malpractice in nursing?
• Which statement correctly characterizes assault in general legal terms?
• When documenting a capacity assessment, which elements should be described?
• Which statement best differentiates negligence from malpractice?
• What is the written form of defamation of character?
• A living will is typically used only in which circumstances?
• This is a tort that can be applied when the harm or damage is completely unintentional.
• Which term completes the phrase 'diagnosis and ______ of proposed action' in the elements of informed consent?
• What does a Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) order mean?
• What is the primary purpose of confidentiality in minors’ records?
• Which two instruments remain the cornerstones of clients' right to self-determination regarding medical care and end-of-life preferences?
• If the client regains the ability to make medical decisions, can the proxy continue to make decisions on their behalf?
• What does PSDA stand for?
• What is a “do not hospitalize” order, and how is it used?
• An unemancipated minor may consent to outpatient treatment for which of the following conditions?
• Which practice increases trust and enables open communication when a mistake occurs?
• The professional relationship between a patient and healthcare providers is based on what?
• Informed consent requires full disclosure of the risks and benefits of the proposed action, alternatives, and the consequences of taking no action. The consent is given by the _____.
• After a DNR order is enacted, which treatments are stopped?
• What is an advance directive?
• What are the key elements of consent for a minor patient?
• Which law requires hospitals, nursing facilities, hospices, home health, and HMOs to inform patients about advance directives and ensure certain conditions are met to protect patient self-determination?
• What are the mandatory reporting requirements for child abuse?
• Administering a vaccine to a child against the wishes of their parent or custodial guardian is an example of which concept?
• If a patient refuses a procedure and the nurse still performs it, this constitutes which tort?
• Which document is used to provide portable, situation-specific medical orders that survive across care settings?
• Under a living will, comfort measures may be provided to ease symptoms such as pain or breathing effort.
• What should be included in an effective incident report?
• What term describes the active restraining or restricting of an individual's freedom of movement without authorization or just cause?
• What does the minimum necessary standard in HIPAA require of staff?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of incident reporting and how it differs from charting?
• A UAP drips water on the floor after washing their hands but does not notice, and later a visitor falls and breaks their wrist.
• Which elements should be included when documenting an adverse drug event?
• What term describes the act of touching another person without their consent?
• How should a provider respond to a request for medical record disclosure under a subpoena?
• Which statement about telehealth consent and privacy measures is correct?
• Medical Negligence: To meet the requirements of medical negligence, the injured party must prove that the health professional had a duty to provide care and that the duty was breached or broken. Because an injury may result from various causes, the injured party must also prove that the breach of duty caused the injury. Damages are assigned after the first three elements have been met