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How often must an RN license be renewed ? 4 3 2 1
2
You are eligible for nurse credentialing or certification after how many years of practice? 3 2 4 1
2
James is innocent of the crime he's accused of committing. Yet he knows all of the available evidence will incriminate him. He feels that he needs a lawyer who is willing to be unethical in his defense to prove that he is innocent. James should most likely hire _____ An absolutist A consequentialist A deontologist An ethical relativist
A consequentialist
What is a firewall? The name of a type of computer. A wall made of fire. A virus designed to hurt a computer. A program used in computers that works to protect information from being compromised without the proper permission.
A program used in computers that works to protect information from being compromised without the proper permission.
When was the FDA official set up in the United States? When the US first became a country in 1776 After the Pure Food and Drug Act was passed in 1906 After the Food and Drug Modernization Act was passed in 1996 After the Food Drug and Cosmetics Act was passed in 1938
After the Pure Food and Drug Act was passed in 1906
Who would argue that you deciding what qualifies as ethical principles in a society BEFORE you know what role and attributes you would have in that society, is the most ethical way to decide something? Teleologists Religious Scholars Deontologists Agent-centered theorists
Agent-centered theorists
Which of the following is an example of a value? All of the answers are correct. Happiness Justice Security
All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following forms of communication provides an opportunity for the privacy of healthcare information to be compromised? Verbal communication Telephone Fax All of these
All of these
You must protect patient healthcare information when communicating with _____. Family members All of these The primary care doctor's office The receiving nurse
All of these
An appropriate setting for the delivery of healthcare can be _____. A hospital All of these answers are correct A school A clinic
All of these answers are correct
Which of the following is not checked during a credentialing process? Education Professional training All of these are checked Experience Licensing
All of these are checked
All are examples on how to securely share patient information EXCEPT _____. Sending a fax with a cover sheet Answering a family member's questions in a crowded elevator Sending an email across a secure internet server Verifying the patient's identity
Answering a family member's questions in a crowded elevator
Which of the following are current laws in the United States protecting Consumer Health? Burden of Proof Act Food Safety Modernization Act Pure Food and Drug Act Anti-Tampering Act
Anti-Tampering Act
John is making a sales call at work and his client wants to talk business on the golf course. John goes golfing with his client and makes the sale. John also counts the four hours golfing as 'work time,' despite guidelines from work that discourage this as being work time. According to which ethical theory is John's decision ethical? None of these Consequentialist Non-Consequentialist Agent-centered
Consequentialist
___ is a rigorous, thorough, and systematic approach to collecting and verifying a health care professional's qualifications: Qualifying Interviewing Recruiting None of these answers are correct Credentialing
Credentialing
Keeping patients safe is a goal in a certified EHR. What is one method to keep patients safe using EHRs? Links to Google search for quick assistance Information pop-ups for staff to get announcements Decision support at vulnerable areas of patient care Defines the expectations of the patient's care
Decision support at vulnerable areas of patient care
Healthcare delivery systems are to outpatient diagnostic centers as direct healthcare professionals are to _____. Dentists Servants Waitresses Truck drivers
Dentists
Which two terms describe the same type of ethical approaches? Teleological and agent-centered Deontological and non-consequentialist Deontological and consequentialist Teleological and deontological
Deontological and non-consequentialist
In philosophy, morality can be used in which set of ways? Descriptively and prescriptively Prescriptively and personally Ethically and gratuitously Religiously and prescriptively
Descriptively and prescriptively
Prescriptive morality is focused on: Determining how people should behave All of the answers are correct. Understanding how people believe they should behave Telling people that it doesn't matter how they behave
Determining how people should behave
Which of the following examples describe a healthcare regulation that protects patients? Nursing staff always turn on the lights in a patient's room to enter for assessment Housekeeping staff do not enter a room to clean while the patient is in another department Direct care staff does not share patient information outside the staff caring for that patient. Channels on the patient's TV are filled with entertaining shows for patients and families
Direct care staff does not share patient information outside the staff caring for that patient
A dietitian who spends time at the bedside providing nutrition information to patients is an example of _____. Direct caregiving Indirect caregiving Off-site caregiving None of these answers are correct
Direct caregiving
The Department of Labor gives oversight and enforcement of which of the following areas impacting healthcare organizations? Employee satisfaction Employee safety Climate control of the facility Employee reports to immigration
Employee safety
Which type of information must you collect and consider in ethical decision-making before making a decision? Information about the ethical system you're using to make your decision. You don't need to collect any information. Information related to possible alternative solutions to your problem. Ethical policies, relevant laws, and information about the possible alternatives.
Ethical policies, relevant laws, and information about the possible alternatives.
Which of the following is the best way to describe how the term ethics is viewed in the academic world? Ethics is a branch of philosophy dealing with morality. Ethics is code of conduct for a particular profession and not related to personal life. Ethics is what we do when we know others are watching. Ethics is a field of study that focuses on faith and religion.
Ethics is a branch of philosophy dealing with morality.
The federal law that is in place to protect the confidentiality of student records is known as what? Electronic Data Transmission Records Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Legal Resource Documents
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Why is HIPAA in place? To help patients get better To protect patients from unethical hip procedures For the protection, security, and confidentiality of patient records and files To protect patients against malpractice
For the protection, security, and confidentiality of patient records and files
Bernard thought long and hard about whether to save a buck by dumping his used cooking oil in the local lake. He knows kids swim there. He thought about his own kids and whether they would like swimming in rancid oil. What model of ethical decision making was Bernard using? Universalization Test Corporate Social Responsibility Test Business Model Test Public Disclosure Test Golden Rule
Golden Rule
Creating a secure and confidential patient health record, patient access to the record, and consequences for breaches in confidentiality are part of which regulation? The Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) Medical Equipment and Enforcement Act (MEEA) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Confidentiality and Control of the Internet Act (CCIA)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Select the false statement. Patients can be seen in inpatient and outpatient settings Healthcare professionals provide direct care just in hospitals Healthcare professionals utilize various care delivery systems Patients are cared for directly and indirectly
Healthcare professionals provide direct care just in hospitals
Why is credentialing for health care professionals important? I. Establish credibility with the public II. Ensure appropriate standards of medical care III. To accommodate for charlatans and impostors within the medical community I only II only I, II only III only I, II, III
I, II only
Why is continuing education important? I. This ensures a practitioner is up to date on the latest advances and thus provides the highest quality of care to their patients II. It's not important III. This ensures that a health care professional is able to converse with their colleagues on the same level about the latest in patient care I, III II only III only I only I, II only
I, III
Why is it important a health care professional graduates from an approved school? I. To ensure the highest quality of medical care II. It's not, it's all irrelevant bureaucracy III. So that as much money can be spent on tuition as possible III II I I, II only I, II, III
I. To ensure the highest quality of medical care
Jane has been debating what to do about a case she has been working on. She has made an ethical decision about the case. What should she do next? Review the results of her decision Relax, she has finished the process Review and modify her decision Implement her decision
Implement her decision
According to the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938 what needs to happen before a product can be sold? It just needs to be proven safe, not effective, prior to being sold It needs to be proven safe and effective prior to being sold It can be sold anytime but if the FDA finds it unsafe or ineffective they can remove it from shelves It needs to have proper labeling and information
It needs to be proven safe and effective prior to being sold
What would a law that prohibits jaywalking most likely be? Federal law State law Local ordinance Statute
Local ordinance
Which of the following is a method you may use to help maintain record confidentiality? Keep your computer unlocked Leave records in your car trunk Lock your computer screen Leave records under your desk
Lock your computer screen
Healthcare organizations accepting patients who have Medicare must comply with which of the following? All policies and procedures must be approved by Medicare for the facility to receive reimbursement. Details of employees must be submitted to Medicare for approval prior to the facility receiving Medicare approval. Medicare/Medicaid billing requirements and regulations for reimbursement must be met. Healthcare organizations must submit itemized bills to the patient first, then to the government.
Medicare/Medicaid billing requirements and regulations for reimbursement must be met.
Ethics is known as the philosophy of what? Society Morality None of the answers are correct. Justice
Morality
Which U.S. federal agency conducts ongoing research to prevent worker injury and illness? National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health International Standards Organization Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Labor Relations Board
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Which federal agency has the power to protect employees' rights to organize and to form unions? National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health National Labor Relations Board Occupational Safety and Health Administration International Standards Organization
National Labor Relations Board
Callie supports care ethics. She is considering a career in repossessions with the IRS. Is it likely that Callie will enjoy this career? No; Callie believes that you have to look at people's feelings when making moral decisions No; Callie believes truth is a social construct. Yes; Callie believes in the importance of personal responsibility. Yes; Callie believes all people must live up to an ultimate standard.
No; Callie believes that you have to look at people's feelings when making moral decisions
The goal of which agency is to assure a safe and healthy work environment and working conditions for men and women? International Standards Organization National Labor Relations Board Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Counties and municipalities, such as cities and towns, make local laws. What are these laws are known as? Ordinances Orders Statutes Legislates
Ordinances
The Joint Commission provides a framework of standards for patient care striving for high quality and _____. Patient satisfaction Patient safety Integrity in billing Environmental safety for staff
Patient safety
Your nursing license can be suspended for Avoiding drug and alcohol abuse Using a legitimate license Performing duties outside of your scope of practice Appropriately caring for patients
Performing duties outside of your scope of practice
Which of the following is a characteristic of a physical record? Physical records are electronic. Physical records are held and maintained inside of an actual, physical file. Physical records are protected by firewalls. Physical records are often NOT kept in a filing cabinet.
Physical records are held and maintained inside of an actual, physical file.
Which test asks Jones Juice Company to think about how its decision will be received if it goes ahead with plans to introduce artificial flavorings into its pure juice product ? Truth in Advertising Test Golden Rule Business Law Test Public Disclosure Test Universalization Test
Public Disclosure Test
What is the last step of the ethical decision making process? Making a decision Reviewing the decision Implementing the decision Reviewing the decision and modifying it as necessary
Reviewing the decision and modifying it as necessary
HIT or Health information technology is the software and other programs available to assist delivery of care. What certifies HIT or EHR in healthcare? Able to keep many records Able to perform procedures Available in many languages Security and confidentiality of the EHR
Security and confidentiality of the EHR
Healthcare professionals are _____. Seen in a variety of roles and settings Strictly limited to where they can provide care Found specifically in outpatient settings Only found in one specific place
Seen in a variety of roles and settings
Who is responsible for ensuring the specific local rules, policies and procedures, and standards are met before issuing a professional healthcare license? Professional education institution Professional accreditation organization National professional licensing agency State professional licensing agency
State professional licensing agency
The United States Congress makes federal laws. What are these laws are generally known as? Orders Statutes Ordinances Legislates
Statutes
Your RN license can be revoked for: Stealing and abusing drugs Appropriately caring for patients Acting professionally Using a legitimate license
Stealing and abusing drugs
What is the basic function of biobanking? Analyzing healthcare informatics for future improvements Informatics programs that study human behaviors Storing products for future use in technology Storing information and biological data for research
Storing information and biological data for research
Which two terms describe the same type of ethical approaches? Deontological and agent-centered Teleological and consequentialist Teleological and deontological Deontological and consequentialist
Teleological and consequentialist
There are governmental departments responsible for oversight of healthcare regulations. Which of the following include the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services? The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA The Department of Health and Human Services, DHHS The Institute of Medicine, IOM The Department of Labor, DOL
The Department of Health and Human Services, DHHSv
Which agency is in charge of ensuring health products are properly advertised? The Food and Trade Company The Food and Drug Agency The Federal Trade Commission The Federal Drug Agency
The Federal Trade Commission
What statement do doctors swear by even today that vows to protect patients to best of their ability? The Code of Ethics The Code of Hammurabi The Do No Harm Oath The Hippocratic Oath
The Hippocratic Oath
n order to become an RN, you must take and pass: The BON The NPA The ATT The NCLEX-RN
The NCLEX-RN
How did the problem-oriented medical record (POMR) lead to the creation of the electronic health records (EHR) industry? The POMR came only a few years before the EHR and required doctors to store much more data that previously. The EHR and POHR were both created by the same person. The POMR came after the EHR and didn't contribute to the creation of EHR. The EHR and POHR were created independently but at the same time.
The POMR came only a few years before the EHR and required doctors to store much more data that previously.
Sara was thinking about adding sugar to her 'low calorie' ice cream bars. She figured if people really think they are as good as the original ice cream, she would have more customers. What model would be best for her? Golden Rule The Public Disclosure Test Universalization Test Production Test Calorie Test
The Public Disclosure Test
Molly wants to take 14 weeks off after she has her baby. Her boss threatens to fire her if she does this. Who is correct and why? Molly because the Family and Medical Leave Act allows for extended absence after any medical event The boss because the Family and Medical Leave Act gives management some discretion The boss because the Family Medical and Leave Act covers only 12 weeks Molly because the Family and Medical Leave Act protects mothers taking maternity leave
The boss because the Family Medical and Leave Act covers only 12 weeks
Chicago passes a law that gives police officers the right to search people without cause. The state law says that cities have the right to pass laws without state interference. The federal law says searches may only occur with probable cause. Which statement accurately describes how the courts will rule on searches in the city of Chicago? The courts will rule that the state law has precedence and the searches are illegal. The courts will rule that the state law has precedence and the searches are legal. The courts will rule that the federal law has precedence and the searches are illegal. The courts will rule that the local law has precedence and the searches are legal.
The courts will rule that the federal law has precedence and the searches are illegal.
Tyler is considering outsourcing the marketing department to a foreign country. What might be an ethical dimension of his decision? The translation of the language The time lag between countries The cost The effect on the foreign workers
The effect on the foreign workers
How can you best describe 'ethics'? The course of action we think the majority of society would tell us to do Whatever your church teaches The single, universal 'right' way to do things The things we consider when we make decisions that impact ourselves and others
The things we consider when we make decisions that impact ourselves and others
What could happen to an organization that is found out of compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations? They could be shut down until they become compliant They could be warned and even reported to the federal government They could be reported to NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) National Labor Relations Board could take financial action (lawsuit)
They could be shut down until they become compliant
Why might a patient be unwilling to share their EHR data with a group of legitimate researchers? They are afraid they will somehow lose their data by doing so. They have data privacy concerns and the don't want their personal data getting into the wrong hands. They don't want to help further medical knowledge. They don't want to be grouped with anyone else.
They have data privacy concerns and the don't want their personal data getting into the wrong hands.
You enter into your doctor's office for your annual check-up. What can you expect from your doctor and any nurses you interact with? Your personal information will only be shared with you and their office. They will be discreet, making sure no bystander overhears your conversation or has access to your personal information. They will only speak of your personal information or issues in code so the information cannot be understood by others They will handle your personal information as they see fit.
They will be discreet, making sure no bystander overhears your conversation or has access to your personal information.
When does an individual go through the process of ethical decision making? To make a decision guided by federal law To make a decision guided by ethical principles and values To make a decision guided by society's mores To make a decision guided by your morals
To make a decision guided by ethical principles and values
Why are records destroyed? To help individuals with paper overpopulation. To prevent the records from circulating over time. To create fires. The FEDERAL laws govern when records are destroyed.
To prevent the records from circulating over time.
Name one primary obligation of many offices and businesses. To remain ethical To make money To make other people money To protect the confidentiality of the records that are kept
To protect the confidentiality of the records that are kept
Joe considers speed limits on highways a stupid rule, and he breaks them as often as possible. Which ethical decision rule should he be asking himself ? Golden Rule Universalization Test Individual Test Speed Test Public Disclosure Test
Universalization Test
Which test prods us to think about how the world would be if everyone made the same decision ? Golden Rule Universalization Test Ethical Test Public Disclosure Test Business Law Test
Universalization Test
Vendors are companies with HIT or patient record software. They partner with healthcare organizations to deliver a product to staff taking care of patients. What must be considered before a contract is signed? The personal contact information of the company representative Workflow design from the vendor for use of the product clearly outlines what to chart Vendor and healthcare organization have the same goals for quality and safety Keeping patient records in a secure location at the company with access only by staff
Vendor and healthcare organization have the same goals for quality and safety
What does the U.S. Constitution's supremacy clause tells us? When a state statute and a federal statute conflict, the federal statute generally trumps the state statute. State governments exclusively make state laws. Local governments exclusively make local ordinances. When a state statute and a local ordinance conflict, the state statute generally trumps the local ordinance.
When a state statute and a federal statute conflict, the federal statute generally trumps the state statute.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement when it comes to ethical and legal standards? When something is ethical, it is always illegal, When something is legal, it is also ethical. When something is legal, it is not always ethical. When something is ethical, it is always legal.
When something is legal, it is not always ethical.
Which of the following is an example of an electronic health record? a complete history of all medical records for a single patient, stored in a filing cabinet a single record of a medical nature, stored in a computer program a complete history of all medical records for a single patient, stored in a computer program a single record of a medical nature, stored in a filing cabinet
a complete history of all medical records for a single patient, stored in a computer program
Rich is a man of principle. He prides himself on his integrity. When he makes a poor business decision, he comes forward and confesses, despite the consequences he will likely face. Rich is _____. a utilitarian a deontologist an ethical realist a consequentialist
a consequentialist
Susan believes firmly that all people should tell the truth in every circumstance, with no exceptions. Susan is _____. a deontologist a utilitarian a moral absolutist an ethical relativist
a moral absolutist
Daniel believes that cultural norms determine what is morally right or morally wrong for a group of people. Daniel is _____. a utilitarian a deontologist an ethical relativist an ethical caregiver
an ethical relativist
What are ethical standards? based on governmental laws based on a king based on a judge based on human rights and wrongs
based on human rights and wrongs
All of the following are sources of law in the American legal system except: regulations civil code system statutes the Constitution
civil code system
Which of the following is not an example of the latest benefits to be added to EHR systems? data protection concerns remote access to EHRs medication suggestions and interaction warnings large scale data collection for better research
data protection concerns
What is the primary reason for licensing a healthcare professional? ensuring eligibility ensuring public safety documenting competency collecting fees
ensuring public safety
According to the lesson, organizations may decide to destroy records after a certain number of years. Which of the following was NOT a time period mentioned in the lesson? fifty seven ten thirty
fifty
According to the lesson, what type of filing cabinet is used by educational institutions? water-proof fire-proof snow-proof weather-proof
fire-proof
Which of the following contains only benefits and disadvantages for the very first EHR systems from the 1970s? no clinical practice suggestions, no privacy concerns more storage space needed, low up front costs best clinical practice suggestions, privacy concerns less storage space needed, high up front costs
less storage space needed, high up front costs
An accredited school is one that has _____? met the standards of a given profession passed all health inspections earned non-profit status achieved an approved graduation rate
met the standards of a given profession
What does a common law system use as its source of power? regulations past court cases laws civil code
past court cases
The application process for a professional healthcare license would NOT include? licensure exam fees background check references
references
Specific requirements that have the force of law that allow federal agencies to enforce acts passed by Congress are called laws regulations precedents constitutions
regulations
What are ethical standards based on? a judge societal norms laws a king
societal norms
What are legal standards? standards set by a king standards set by a judge standards set by societal norms standards set forth by governmental laws
standards set forth by governmental laws
The supreme source of law in the American legal system is statutes the Constitution common law regulations
the Constitution
Statutes or laws are created by which branch of government? the Judicial Branch the Legislative Branch the Regulatory Branch the Executive Branch
the Legislative Branch
Which of the following is NOT a listed way to help maintain record confidentiality? Lock your computer screen Lock office doors and drawers The police Firewalls
the police
The HIPAA Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is a law that supports _____. the safe-keeping of patient identifying information patients requesting their records be transferred electronic medical records being made into paper documents the transmission of medical information back and forth
the safe-keeping of patient identifying information
One reason healthcare professionals may not be issued a license once the application process is completed is _____. they received a speeding ticket they have a suspended license in another state they recently had a name change they have completed education at an accredited school
they have a suspended license in another state
What are legal standards based on? written statutes and laws a judge societal norms a king
written statutes and laws
