Medical Law and Ethics/MOAD 1130 Module 8 FINAL EXAM

If a child shows signs of abuse, why is it important to speak to the child alone? -The abuser will often speak for the child to keep the child from reporting abuse. -The physician can do a thorough examination without embarrassing the child. -Children may not speak up in front of an abuser. -All of the options are true.

All of the options are true.

If you suspect abuse and do not report it, what are the potential consequences? -All of the options are true. -You may endanger the child further. -You may be held legally responsible for further abuse. -You may lose status with the child as a trustful person.

All of the options are true.

At the federal level, who mandates that communicable diseases are reported? -CDC -DHHS -CMS -OSHA

CDC

Which of the following would NOT be a possible sign of abuse? -Unusual bruises -Repeated fractures -Chickenpox -Black eyes

Chickenpox

Which agency regulates the distribution, possession, and prescribing of controlled substances in the United States? -DEA -State health department -CDC -FDA

DEA

In intimate partner violence, which type of abuse often starts first? -Stalking -Emotional -Physical -Financial

Emotional

EAP means -Employee assistance program -Equal assistance program -Employee aid program -Employer assistance program

Employee assistance program

Why must a death certificate be issued? -For banking and other financial purposes -So the attending physician can bill the patient's insurance company -So the family can be at rest -For statistical reasons for the county

For banking and other financial purposes

Why are statutory reports required in the healthcare field? -All of the options -For the welfare of the general public -So the government can keep track of individuals -For statistical data

For the welfare of the general public

What field is held to the highest standards when it comes to patient safety? -Restaurant -Healthcare -Hotels and hospitality -Schools

Healthcare

Amphetamines are considered a Schedule ___ drug. -III -I -IV -II

II

Diazepam is a Schedule ___ drug. -IV -III -II -I

IV

If a patient presents with chest pains and tells you she was punched in the chest by her spouse, what type of abuse is this considered? -Physical -Verbal/emotional -Sexual -Psychological

Physical

Who is ultimately responsible for verifying that the information reported is accurate and complete? -Nurse -Patient -Physician -Office manager

Physician

If someone's space is invaded by another, what type of abuse is this? -Physical -Verbal/emotional -Psychological -Sexual

Psychological

This Act was created to combat designer drugs by allowing the DEA to treat any substance that is similar to an illegal drug as if it were a Schedule I drug. -The Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act of 1988 -The Controlled Substances Penalties Amendments Act of 1984 -The Domestic Chemical Diversion and Control Act of 1993 -The Federal Analog Act

The Federal Analog Act

This Act enabled the federal government to add substances to the Schedules of controlled substances under the Convention of Controlled Substances. -The Domestic Chemical Diversion and Control Act of 1993 -The Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act of 1988 -The Controlled Substances Penalties Amendments Act of 1984 -The Psychotropic Substances Act of 1978

The Psychotropic Substances Act of 1978

Where are births legally recorded? -The physician's office of the birth mother -The local county clerk's office -The hospital -The Department of Health and Human Services

The local county clerk's office

In spousal abuse, what is a sign that abuse may be occurring? -The spouse shows no sense of concern for the patient. -The spouse is not with the patient. -The spouse shows typical concern for the patient. -The spouse is overly concerned about the patient.

The spouse is overly concerned about the patient.

Preparations containing limited quantities of narcotics (e.g., cough medicine) are considered Schedule __ drugs. -II -III -IV -V

V

What type of abuse is criticizing and belittling considered? -Physical -Sexual -Psychological -Verbal/emotional

Verbal/emotional

In what instance is there no requirement for a HIPAA release? -When a patient's family member calls the hospital after hearing the family member was shot on the street -When a patient is admitted into the hospital after being in the emergency department -When a patient tells the provider they do not care about personal information -When a patient is diagnosed with active tuberculosis

When a patient is diagnosed with active tuberculosis

A birth certificate may be used for all of the following, except -acquire a Social Security number. -file for a Certificate of Live Birth. -register for school. -apply for a marriage license.

file for a Certificate of Live Birth.

An inquest would be requested for which of the following situations, except -the patient died alone in his home. -heart attack at the hospital. -suicide. -gunshot wound.

heart attack at the hospital.

According to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, a Schedule I drug has a ____ potential for abuse. -moderate -low -high -low to moderate

high

The Older Americans Act of 1987 protects adults older than age 60 from all of the following, except -abuse. -exploitation. -abandonment. -malnutrition.

malnutrition.

A death certificate includes all the following information, except -cause of death. -final disposition. -name of decedent's children -All of the options

name of decedent's children