Ethics ch 2

Which of the following statements is not true (check all that apply): Minors can never give legal consent A spouse of a patient can consent for the treatment in a nonemergency situation oral consent is binding

1,2 (Minors and Spouse )

The age at which most states consider a person to be of majority instead of a minor is:

18yrs

A radiation oncologist (physician) who prescribes a radiation treatment for a patient without the patient's consent may be liable for which of the following: 1. Negligence 2. Battery 3. Assault 4. Libel 5. Slander

2,3

In order to renew registration, how many continuing education credits must be documented over the previous two year period?

24

Legally, and in general, informed consent is typically valid for what length of time?

30 days

Radiographic film should be kept and stored for a minimum of how long?

7 yrs

A minor may consent for care if which of the following conditions exist : Emancipated Pregnant In need of psychological care Able to obtain drivers license

A,B,C (emancipated, Preganant, psych care)

This is the most widely accepted certification organization for radiation therapists:

ARRT

he process whereby a nongovernmental agency evaluates and recognizes an institution or specialized program of study through periodic evaluation is called

Accreditation

Which of the following is not considered sexual harassment? verbal sexual advances or propositions B. Offering employment benefits in exchange for sexual favors C. Leering, making sexual gestures D. Graphic verbal commentaries about an individual's body E. Describing an individual with sexually degrading language F ALL

All

He goes on to explain the risks of surgery, including bleeding, infection and damage to adjacent organs. What additional information needs to be included in this consent? Select all that apply.

Alternative to the surgery, including receiving antibiotics and monitoring the patient. Name of the surgeon who will actually be performing the procedure.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the JCAHO?

Award and revoke licensure

The process by which a nongovernmental agency or organization grants recognition of competence to an individual is called (one-word term, must be spelled correctly)

Certification

Which of the following is NOT considered an essential element of informed consent?

Expected costs of treatment/procedure

This Act requires hospitals and medical centers to pay their employees at least minimum wage:

Fair labor standards act

"Express Consent" is obtained only in the form of written documentation or recorded audio/video. T or F

False

Good Samaritan Laws are the same with respect to their particular coverage from state to state. T or F

False

Oral or verbal consent is not binding. T or F

False

There are times when parents, because of religious beliefs, will not permit the child to receive medical care. In these circumstances, the state must respect the rights of the parents to not seek medical care for their child and comply with their wish to not have treatment for the child. T or F

False

Informed consent is required for all medical procedures T or F

False (not in emergencies)

The law may interfere with religious convictions as well as religious practice. T or F

False (the law can not interfere with religious practice )

Legislation passed protecting citizens from civil or criminal liability resulting from their attempts to render emergency medical aid are termed

Good Samaritan act

Any duty out of the scope and practice of state licensure would be considered:

Illegal

Reporting of patient injuries is documented in the:

Incident report form

a process in which a GOVERNMENT agency authorizes an individual to engage in a given occupation and use a specific title is called

Licensure

This Act has the goal of protecting employees from abuses of and by employers by using inspectors to visit any department in the hospital:

OSHA

What do the initials OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

which of the following items need NOT be imprinted on radiographic film for legal purposes (

Patient and SS #

This healthcare worker has a fiduciary duty to obtain the patient's informed consent:

Physician

A general unwritten understanding at the time of employment is:

Poor business practice

14-year-old girl presents to the emergency department, accompanied by her 10 month old daughter and boyfriend. The boyfriend is the child's father. Patient complains of severe lower abdominal pain, although she is afebrile, with normal laboratory values and normal vital signs. No cause of the pain is able to be delineated, and the plan is to take the girl to the operating room to perform a diagnostic laparoscopy. In this case, from whom should informed consent be obtained?

The patients parents

A written consent may be rescinded verbally or in writing at any time. T or F

True

An elderly or infirm person may authorize a power of attorney designating a child or relative to act on their behalf with respect to medical decisions Tor F

True

An employer or facility may be held liable for sexual harassment even if the employer was not aware of the harassment

True

If there is no relationship between parties involved then no one is forced to render aid in an emergency situation. T or F

True

Licensure is under the control of the state government Tor F

True

In a case when a minor has been left in the temporary care of another, when would it not be acceptable to provide treatment?

When the temporary caretaker conveys that the parent wished care to be performed

If an individual is found guilty in a criminal case, the defendant:

Will be expected to pay a fine or serve a jail term

This US federal department is concerned with the issue of wages and hours:

dept of labor

This act demands employees performing equal jobs be paid equally

equal pay act

A patient lays down on the treatment table and says "OK, here we go." This is and example of what type of consent

expressed consent

Which of the following statements is true about radiographic film (check all that apply film can be introduced into a court of law as evidence after one year, film should be stored in readily available storage vaults Radiographic films are the legal property of the patient

first two (film and 1 yr)

Under what circumstances might restraining devices be applied against the patients will:

injurious to self or other patients

An effort to decrease the harmful effects of excessive and unnecessary amounts of radiation to which the public is being exposed by untrained and incompetent operators" defines the primary purpose of:

licensure

A minor may be considered an adult for the purpose of their own consent in each of the following cases except:

minor with child

She is accompanied by her four-year-old son and her 30-year-old sister. In the emergency room, the patient is found to be febrile and initial diagnosis is sepsis of uncertain etiology. The plan is to begin IV antibiotics. Prior to beginning treatment the patient refuses treatment, stating that she does not want antibiotics because God will heal her. She is known to be deeply religious. The physician fully explains to the patient the risk of death if not treated, yet the patient still refuses. During further discussion, it is discovered that the patient's sister has agreed to care for the son given death or incapacitation of the patient. In this situation, the appropriate next step is:

respect the patients wishes

33 year old woman is in the operating room to undergo colectomy for ulcerative colitis. Patient was given appropriate information, and consented for the procedure. During the operation, a mass is identified involving the liver. Given the previous consent, it is acceptable for the surgeon to proceed further to either biopsy or excise the lesion. T or F

true

The employer needs to get the approval of the employee in order to require extra work hours

true