Healthcare Laws and Regulations

laws apply nationwide

Federal

The requirements for licensing of healthcare professionals such as doctors and nurses is governed by

(A)state law.

A balance of power between the federal government and the states arises from

(B) the ability of states to create their own unique laws.

Federal law helps protect the privacy of individual health information. Which law is responsible for this?

(B)HIPAA

Laws are developed by

(C)elected government officials.

A nurse slips and falls at the hospital while caring for a patient. Which organization would the nurse contact to complain about poor worker safety conditions at the hospital?

A. OSHA

A pregnant woman comes into the emergency room. She is having painful contractions and needs immediate care. She cannot afford to pay for the hospital's services. The

A. provide emergency care even though she cannot pay for it.

States are responsible for creating healthcare regulations that deal with which of the following? Check all that apply.

A.B.C licensing medical professionals protecting the health and safety of patients protecting the rights of healthcare workers

The state department of health manages issues related to which of the following? Check all that apply.

A.C.D water quality nursing home safety emergency preparedness

state laws must comply with this document.

All

Which law promises to provide more options to people who are searching for healthcare coverage?

C. Affordable Care Act

What do the American Medical Association and the American Nurses Association have in common?

C. Both are professional organizations that advocate for their members.

What makes the ANA and AMA different?

C. The ANA offers services for nurses, and the AMA offers services for medical students and physicians.

An emergency room nurse moves from one state to another state. Before looking for a new job, the nurse should

C. find out what the licensing requirements are in her new home state.

Which of the following statements about state regulations is true?

C.States can interpret laws as they see fit for their own population.

The American Hospital Association provides

C.resources for members and hospitals.

Professional organizations are groups mostly involved with

D. promoting the cause of a particular profession or interest group.

What is the role of the US Department of Health and Human Services?

D. to write regulations that support the health and wellness of the community

The document that outlines the basic rights of citizens in the US is the

constitution

The details of how a particular law will be enforced are spelled out in the

regulations